Workshops

[Doby]

I see some photos of boats being worked on in people's Living Rooms,, etc.
Lets see some of your work areas :D
I'll start off with mine !

[Doby]

And a few more.

[Mich. Maniac]

Well, That is quite an impressive shop for your boats! I wish I could be that involved but My shop is my garage that shares in winter a 86 mustang, two helis, nitro car, nitro hummer, and latest is my 36" deep v. Oh and along with a radio flyer wagon and tricycle! LOL

[SJFE]

:eek: WOW. Nicley done.

[lferguson]

Dude, I am jealious.... I thought I was cool to have a computer/hobby room in my house and half a portable building out side for wood working and messy stuff ( wife has the other half). You know how your looks at kitches and stuff with big envios eyes... yea well thats how We look at your woork shop.. You even get a phone.

[Rex R]

heheh I like the looks I get when I tell people that I'm building a boat(s) in the kitchen.

[lferguson]

This is my inside space... My out side space is too sad to post.

[SJFE]

Buildin boats in the dining room and kitchen...Thats how I roll:cool:

[sjslhill]

WOW That's amazing stuff you have there!!!!!

[Doby]

Thanks all; The two TVs help come football season !

[saleens7]

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[Doby]

Don't see the photo ??

[saleens7]

ok, heres mine

i got that black craftsman toolbox at a garage sale..apparently, the guy was trying to sell it, but no one would buy it, then i passed by as he was putting it with the trash and i said "is that still for sale?" he said to take it, its free....well, 30 minutes of endless rattling over the bumpiest sidewalks ever and 23 crying babies later, i got it home.....

i got a TV (w/ directv!), a phone, and even a bed in my workshop/room/home theater...i evenhave a sound system for the tv...all i need to do is replace it with a 60" plasma and it will be complete!!!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k87/saleens7_01/DSC00082-1.jpg


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[saleens7]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k87/saleens7_01/DSC00085-1.jpg

[saleens7]

hey Doby, that yellow and aluminum boat, is that a kit or sctach build?

that looks like a cool boat to build, any plans for it? or a kit?

EDIT: also, how do you post pics in thumbnails? i cant post more that 4 at regular size

[avengersteve]

:D im with SJ, as long as she lets me im in the kitchen

[Doby]

hey Doby, that yellow and aluminum boat, is that a kit or sctach build?

That boat is from a German Mfr. "Robbe" called a Lehmar, I don't think they make it any more. Its about 42" long and 14" wide with twin 700 motors hooked up to twin steerable outdrives, It weighs about 15 lbs and runs about 15 Mph . Its a cat hull. The hull is painted to look like aluminum. It also shoots water about 20 feet in front by means of a car windshield washer pump installed.

that looks like a cool boat to build, any plans for it? or a kit?

EDIT: also, how do you post pics in thumbnails? i cant post more that 4 at regular size
I just do the "manage messages" button and it attaches them like that :confused:

[lferguson]

So I have gathered that Saleens7 is not married and either lives at home or has has a house with at least more than one room mate..Reminds me of my room years ago. :)

[saleens7]

uhhh....im only 14....

i dont think it would be legal for me to be married at this age...

[lferguson]

Well It's a good think you are not married then. That could have it's challanges.

[Diegoboy]

That Lehmar is nice. I found this site that has more info on it and I believe they may sell it too...

http://www.modelspot.com/robbe/lehmar.htm

[Diegoboy]

Okay, Here's mine...


That last pic was taken because I almost forgot it was there. LOL

[Stealth Assassin]

And a few more.

Doby,
The only thing you need now Is a vacuum system for those power tools.:cool: ;)

[properchopper]

Love the Coast Guard boats ! I have one & may soon re-power to make some serious wake ! :)

[mrsSJFE]

Sure he can use the kitchen....as long as we can use our DINNER table for DINNER. It was a workshop for months. I tried not to get too annoyed.....:rolleyes:

[SJFE]

Looked out there latley...Mrs :p

[mrsSJFE]

Just a few minutes ago, as a matter of fact, when I was sitting on the couch in the living room eating my dinner. Can we buy a house with a garage now?

[Doby]

SJFE ; By the house, then no more issues with dinner vs workshop tables !

[Doozie870]

Brace yourselves, ill take some pics of my trainwreck!

[SJFE]

OK this is my disaster. I am closing up shot tonight due tothe holiday and family comming over. I will be back @ it next weekend.

[hookedup]

Sure he can use the kitchen....as long as we can use our DINNER table for DINNER. It was a workshop for months. I tried not to get too annoyed.....:rolleyes:

thats funny...i thought i was the only one who got the "can you pahleeze get these damn boats off the dinner table and out of the laundry room too?!!" i am jealous...no shop...yet!!;)

[Diegoboy]

Brace yourselves, ill take some pics of my trainwreck!

Still waitin' on you Doozie! I have been bracing myself for days now :D

[mprozac]

My first shop used to be the dining area. Believe it or not, I got my wife's blessing!

[Team X]

Here is mine

[Doug Smock]

My home under my home.:)

Doug

[Doug Smock]

This is my solder station/ battery building area. I also charge my TXs here.

[SJFE]

I have been working on messing this up but I keep cleaning up after my self. It just dont look right in such order. I must not be working hard enough:p

[Doug Smock]

I have to keep mine clean or it makes me crazy.
There were three of us working in there yesterday!!:eek:

[Team X]

Wow D.Smock, your space looks great!

[saleens7]

i see an out of frame recovery boat, could you get some info and pics on it?

i see a net, does the net lift or it is stationary?

[Doug Smock]

Wow D.Smock, your space looks great!

Thanks Team X. I'm really lucky to have this much space for the hobby. We bought this house 19 months ago, before that I was building boats in my lap.:eek:

Doug

[saleens7]

i see an out of frame recovery boat, could you get some info and pics on it?

i see a net, does the net lift or it is stationary?

D.Smock, i forgot to mention this question was for you

[Diegoboy]

i see an out of frame recovery boat, could you get some info and pics on it?

i see a net, does the net lift or it is stationary?

--> Here's (http://www.rumrunnerracing.com/feforums/showthread.php?t=18107&highlight=Recovery+boat) more info on that recovery boat. I'm trying to duplicate that awesome design.
Doug, Do you have any vid of that boat in action?

[Diegoboy]

Thanks for all the help on that recovery boat Doug. I want to install a mini wireless camera on mine when I get done building her. That way I can see if I'm in line to recover. (bad depth perception) :o

[Doug Smock]

Thanks for all the help on that recovery boat Doug. I want to install a mini wireless camera on mine when I get done building her. That way I can see if I'm in line to recover. (bad depth perception) :o

You are most welcome sir.;)
We did some testing with the wireless cameras a year or so ago. The range isn't what they said it was, only about 150'. There may be better units out there now.
You'll find it easy to drive once you get used to it. :D
I'll get some video of it in action and get it posted.
Good luck with your build!!

Doug

[Doug Smock]

I found one. http://www.vac-u-boat.com/Vac-U-CrackerVideos.htm
I'll get a better clip from the shore next time out. Check out the 2nd vid also. Poor duck.

Doug

[saleens7]

that thing is awesome, but i wouldnt get as complicated as his is...

i have a kayak to rescue boats, but thats only used at the lake behind my house, when i go to bigger lakes, i would use a rescue boat...

i was thinking of one similar to his, only it would have two peices of insulation foam about 10" wide by three feet long and would be connected by a bunch of PVC pipes all epoxied in it...there would be an upper structure over the foam and a tray that would hold all the electronics (minus motors)...the tray on the bottom would be made of pvc (with holes drilled in it sp it wont act as a float) and fishing net...there would be 2 1/4 scale servos lifting the tray......i would need to find extra long servo arms to move the tray as much as i wanted....

[Doug Smock]

saleens7,
It isn't as complicated as it might seem.;)
I came up with this because it is illegal to use a real boat where we hold our club meetings. You can't get in the water period. (Public park)
Sometimes a tug with a tow line just isn't enough, this unit will handle just about anything.:)

Good luck with your build!!

Doug

[saleens7]

well....i could bring along my kayak to the other lake i run at, but its too much of a hassle....i have been thinking of doing a similar setup...but using a single proboat esc and twin 540's using two 6 cell packs in parallel...

i also have that quantam motor i was going to use, but i could make it into a powerful airboat-resccueboat...i could get the esc and lipos from united hobbies....

but im still thinking of using it for an airboat i was planning on making also...another welgard 100amp esc and and two 4s lipos in parallel would make a a good big-prop airboat....

[ron Olson]

My workshop is scary, that's why you're not gonna see it! Two workbenches, one old dining room table, one 8 foot table and two sets of metal shelving plus stuff all over the rest of the basement.
No boats on the dining room table upstairs though as I'm sitting here now as that's where my computer is!
I need a bigger crib..........

[SJFE]

I upgraded some today. I added 3 new shelves and some improoved lighting. I will be adding a 9" bandsaw, combination disk & belt sander and 10" drill press over the next few weeks. its time to get the right tools. The next few boats demand it.

[Mich. Maniac]

I dont know how you get her to let you do it but... You da man! I dont even have a vise or bench grinder yet!

[SJFE]

she is da woman! thats how i get away with it....lol I am posting from the new fone lol.

[mrsSJFE]

Bandsaws, sanders, and drill presses? More boats? When did I sign up for this? :rolleyes:

[ron Olson]

:D BUSTED!!!!!!:D

[Steven Vaccaro]

Bandsaws, sanders, and drill presses? More boats? When did I sign up for this? :rolleyes:


Relationship is about balance. When one person in the relationship starts to take and not give, things go bust. Now that he is buying tools you get to go out and buy a new pair or shoes or that fancy piece of jewelry you wanted. :D

[mrsSJFE]

Relationship is about balance. When one person in the relationship starts to take and not give, things go bust. Now that he is buying tools you get to go out and buy a new pair or shoes or that fancy piece of jewelry you wanted. :D

:D How right you are.

[SJFE]

you get to go out and buy a new pair or shoes or that fancy piece of jewelry you wanted

That comming from a jewelry store owner..LOL. It's a good thing for the boat buget you don't have an online store front for jewelry also. MrsSJFE knows she can go buy what ever she wants @ any time with out a second thought. I had to almost BEG her to buy a new phone this morning. She works harder than any one I know. It's imopssible to get her to spend a dime on anything just for her. Beautifull, smart and selfless. I'm a lucky guy:).

[Steven Vaccaro]

That comming from a jewelry store owner..LOL. It's a good thing for the boat buget you don't have an online store front for jewelry also. MrsSJFE knows she can go buy what ever she wants @ any time with out a second thought. I had to almost BEG her to buy a new phone this morning. She works harder than any one I know. It's imopssible to get her to spend a dime on anything just for her. Beautifull, smart and selfless. I'm a lucky guy:).

I couldnt help it. I'm a salesman at heart.

Sounds like you have a good one. Not many left like that. Hang on and dont let go!!

[SJFE]

Yeah I gota grip on her. Now reality...thats another story:p

[ED66677]

THIS ONE is gonna stick some of you guys!... my home made CNC router

http://perso.orange.fr/pleindetrucs/cnc/DSCF2013.JPG

http://perso.orange.fr/pleindetrucs/cnc/DSCF2014.JPG

[Doby]

Very nice!

I've got a buddy with a similar set up in his basement, he's a handy guy to have around when certain jobs need to be done:D :D

[ED66677]

yeah it open a lot of possibilities!

[dirtysouth31]

what kind of soup?http://www.addemoticons.com/emoticon/animated/AddEmoticons04265.gif
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92&d=1175831656

[wickedgmc]

Here is what I have to work with, not bad for a man who is a minority in his own house! I have my beautiful wife, my 2 daughters and my mother in law, I am the only man in the house.

I have a bench with shelves, a table with laptop, satellite TV with a 46 inch flat screen and surround sound, big tool box for more work space and then my wagon and carrier for the lake....



I really cant complain at all, she lets me do what I want most of the time and she always gets what she wants :)

[wickedgmc]

the last of the pics

[Jeepers]

That dont look like a a workspace, that looks more like a hobby shop!

I am so jealous.:(

[wickedgmc]

well, it does help that one of my best friends is a Snap On dealer and the other owns a Hobby Town USA

[Diegoboy]

Updated one wall.
Here's the recent pic!
http://www.diegoboy.com/misc/fleet-sm.jpg (http://www.diegoboy.com/misc/fleet.jpg)

[Eodman]

Mrs SJFE when you said I do!!!!!

[Stealth Assassin]

Updated one wall.
Here's the recent pic!
http://www.diegoboy.com/misc/fleet-sm.jpg (http://www.diegoboy.com/misc/fleet.jpg)


Dude... I want to see the hydrofoil run!:buttrock:

[Diegoboy]

Me too!
I just have to get over the fear of messing it up beyond repair.

[wickedgmc]

a lot can change in 2 months, lol

[wickedgmc]

having fun

[wickedgmc]

need to make room for the SW26 Jet, that should be here tomorrow:w00t: :w00t:

[Diegoboy]

:cursing: :crying:

[wickedgmc]

sorry buddy

[Diegoboy]

Not your fault. She had to go. I needed the room and funds!

[SJFE]

This is the latest evolution of my little work space. I have to keep the band saw in the hall closet. Just no room for it out here.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/STOAK/DSC01304.jpg

[Doug Smock]

Man, are we sick or what???:doh: :confused1: :olleyes: :biggrin:

[SJFE]

Yeah we have issues

[wickedgmc]

yea and no money left to see a specialist about our issues, lol

[SJFE]

The root of the problem is, We don't want help. What do we want? More boats. When do we want them? NOW!!

[FE_Chris]

You guys have some impressive workshops. I still live at home for the time being, so my workshop is my room. :thumbsdown: But atleast it's decent size. You would be amazed at how good I can hide things when I have a girl come over for the first time LOL :thumbup1: I also do computer work/repair/networking quite a bit too, that pic of the 3 PC's is where I make all the magic happen :laugh:

I sure wish I had more "work Space" Like Doug Smock and even SJFE has some space to build. Must be nice! :tongue_smilie: seeya!

[watts=power]

FE_Chris your 3 PC setup looks very familiar

I am a part-time network admin at the local community college

Recently got my CCNA and am working on my getting my BS in Comp Sys


Seeing all the pics of workshops makes me want to take some time and effort and get my workshop up to snuff; its not to bad now, but I am in socal, and we had some CRAZY winds that blew all kind of crap into my shop.

The winds were so Crazy, they have been spreading multiple fires that is burining San Diego to the ground.


Lets hope for calm weather, like somehow it was at Legg lake, when my house (45 min away) had 60 mph gusts Legg was without a breeze.. makes you think I was meant to be at the lake

[SJFE]

I used to have a computer room. Had a few machines, server ect setup. I got rid of it. Seems every time some one seen it they realzied I knew something about computers..and then the calls would start( hey how ya doin...Umm my computer..). Now I hide the fact I even know how to power one up. Life is much simpler..:D.

[SJFE]

Just under the Rio you will see I upgraded the workshop last night with a Klpish Promedia THX system & SoundBlaster Extigy external sound card (the sound cards taped to the big ole subwoofer). I had it set up in the living room to play tunes on my laptop but I never used it. Now that it's out in the shop I'll be able to rock out while workin:buttrock:.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/STOAK/DSC01515.jpg

[Stealth Assassin]

Just under the Rio you will see I upgraded the workshop last night with a Klpish Promedia THX system & SoundBlaster Extigy external sound card (the sound cards taped to the big ole subwoofer). I had it set up in the living room to play tunes on my laptop but I never used it. Now that it's out in the shop I'll be able to rock out while workin:buttrock:.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e343/STOAK/DSC01515.jpg


What Is the orange hull? Can you post a closer pic? Is that paint on your jolly???

[RCprince]

No the Jolly comes with that cover, it's a pattern cotton fabric cover

[SJFE]

RC is correct. ToysPort was kind enough to provide me with a very nice hull bag. I have bagged her up for the winter so she don't get dusty:wink:

[Doby]

So it doesn't get dusty,,,,how cute:tongue_smilie: :tongue_smilie:

[SJFE]

Cute hu.....:tongue_smilie:

[Mich. Maniac]

Cute is better than hillbilly imo. I just use some old bath towels to cover my boats and heli's. Tis cheap and if I run out of clean towels I'll still have a couple I can use!:buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[Doby]

My boats getting dusty in the workshop is a great justification to spend more time working on them and spending quality time in my workshop.:D :D

[Doug Smock]

Who do you think you're kidding Tom???
We ALL know you won't have it long enough for it to collect any dust.:lol: :lol: :lol:

Doug

[SJFE]

Refer to the sporthydro thread my friend....lol Higher powers are @ work here.

[Eyekandyboats]

I have two, The first one i just built and don't have it stocked yet, SO its not very full of stuff, Only a couple boats on the shelfs.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/eyekandy19/pictures1028.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/eyekandy19/pictures1030.jpg


This one is my second work shop at my condo on the lake. the condos are only 2 stories high so i have one of my garages dedicated to storing my winter car and my shop.
When you work in a small space you are surprised how organized you can be!.
Most of the time i am on my deck working on my boats, then i walk off my deck and put the boat in the water!
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/eyekandy19/IMG_2476.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/eyekandy19/IMG_2477.jpg

[hookedup]

i like the christmas spirit rope lights:D

[Eyekandyboats]

oh Haha! same, I keep them up all year how ever.
I taped them up to see what it looked like, and i like it, I have bought proper mounting piece now. so it doesn't look like crap

[Avanti]

great shops and boats everyone I'll try and get some of mine up but it is a total mess right now

[wickedgmc]

all of my Toysport boats have come with a hull bag, wish there were bags I could get for the other boats as well.

Every time I run my boats I clean them and wax them and then put them up, the bagged boats are clean when I put them in the truck and the others are dusty and I need to clean them again before I run them.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee276/MPValentine/IMG_3589.jpg

[crazzy maxx]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=507&d=1179612723

i have the edzact setup in my room
(cameras broke)

[Avanti]

wickedgmc you could have someone like a mom, wife, or girlfriend make you some bags it would be easy. As a matter of fact I'm going to ask my wife to make me some :D

[Stealth Assassin]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=507&d=1179612723

i have the edzact setup in my room
(cameras broke)

That's waay to clean for me... I don't see how you find anything!

[SJFE]

Well since that is really a picture of my shop area..I had just put it together. It's way disorganized now:wink:

[ace028]

Doby thats a nice shop, i'm envious

[Doby]

Thanks, its been upgraded recently with a 19" LCD Monitor and a 19" LCD TV,,,and another 13" CRT TV. I can watch 4 football games and surf the net at the same time:w00t: :w00t:

[Doby]

Here's a shot of the recent Upgrades :D :D
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u145/dobydog6507/Workshopupgrades001.jpg

[ace028]

Now i'm really envious! I'll post some pics later of my work area

[Mich. Maniac]

That would soooo lead to DIVORCE around here. HMM... :sneaky2:

[Diegoboy]

all of my Toysport boats have come with a hull bag, wish there were bags I could get for the other boats as well.

Every time I run my boats I clean them and wax them and then put them up, the bagged boats are clean when I put them in the truck and the others are dusty and I need to clean them again before I run them.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee276/MPValentine/IMG_3589.jpg

Do I see a SW26 Jet in there?

:smile:

At least she's "top shelf" (hopefully that's a good thing)
all the other "top shelf" boats are bagged.

[wickedgmc]

wickedgmc you could have someone like a mom, wife, or girlfriend make you some bags it would be easy. As a matter of fact I'm going to ask my wife to make me some :D


I wish it was that easy, my mom's is way to busy for that stuff and the wife has her hands full as well. But I will run it by here and see what she thinks.

[wickedgmc]

Do I see a SW26 Jet in there?

:smile:

At least she's "top shelf" (hopefully that's a good thing)
all the other "top shelf" boats are bagged.

yea she is there for now, the top shelf are where I will put the race boats, the middle will be the fun boats and that will be a fun boat.

Unfortunately is has yet to hit west coast water, as a matter of fact between painting the house inside and out and shelving rooms and hanging pictures and looking for a new job I have 5 boats that have yet to see the water :(

boats that have yet to hit the water
Jolly
Triton
Twin Jolly
Black Jack 26
SW 26 jet boat

I put some time aside this week for the water, and of course rain till xmas :doh:

[Avanti]

wickedgmc --- my wife is busy too, plus we are going away for the holiday so it will be a while, but said she would try to make me some if they are as quick and easy as I think they will be maybe I could hook you up. I'll let you know.

[Avanti]

here my bench somewhat cleaned up with some pegboard thrown up real quick. I need to redo it all as I finish off the inside of the garage.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a211/J_Lightning/DSCF0608.jpg

[bobswworld]

Here is the beginning of my workshop


http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/building3.JPGhttp://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/building5.JPG

[bobswworld]

Some more pics of the inside, not finished yet and no boats in it yet, I used one of those metal carports for the roof structure, it came with the property and I thought it was kindof a waste so I put it to good use. Not the prettiest building but it holds a car well to work on with plenty of room.
more pics later, have to clean it up

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/building7.JPGhttp://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/building6.JPG

[Avanti]

looks good

[bobswworld]

Avanti I see you are from St. Pete, Since july 06 I have been here in Virginia, before then I lived in Sebring FL. for over 3 years. In fact was born in Lake Worth FL. south of West Palm Beach.
I ran a dart and billiard store in Sebring and used to sell shuffleboard equipment which I purchased from Allen Shuffleboard in Seminole.

Just making conversation being bored on Sunday the wife is in Florida now so I do not have a honeydo list.

Good day

[Avanti]

I am familiar with Sebring I have a friend there.

[bobswworld]

You know there are lakes everywhere there and I did not get into this hobby really until I got here. It is alot warmer there.
Put my aquajet back together today, tried a 9.6 700 instead of the 8.4, went back to the 8.4
then I started cutting my hammer up to receive the 700 9.6, have to find or make a coupler for it and get a real prop

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/workshop1.JPGhttp://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/workshop2.JPG
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/workshop3.JPGhttp://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/26/1722528/workshop4.JPG

My boats are in there now

[Rex R]

so where is the 'low temp storage unit'? (to store your super glue in) :)

[bobswworld]

Yeah I know, sometimes things get a bit cold, guess I should keep the batteries in the house. I think this is where you were going???
It warms up here to well above freezing during the day, and with the dark color of building things have not froze yet.
If you were serious Rex, what should I get, cause the wife is really happy not to have this stuff in the basement.

[Rex R]

well I will admit to thinking that; I prolly would have insulated it...(WI does get both extreams), was kinda trying to be funny. most of the workshops I see on the bboards always seem to have a mini fridge(reason usually given, store superglue...occasionally used to store a beverage or 2). if I were to use a fridge only for ca and a six pack then methinks a 6 cufoot job would be sufficent...might want something bigger if one wanted to make more than 1 icecube at a time tho :). if were me I'd insulate 1st then consider if I wanted to keep it warmed in the winter(when I wasn't using it, a space heater or small wood stove would work nicely if you just wanted to warm it occasionally) think most fridges have issues w/ below freezing temps.

[bobswworld]

Now I understand, LOL
sounds good to me. The wife wants a new frig, so maybe I can get the old one.
Really thought you was going the other way. Started building maybe beginning of Sept. so there are a few more things I would like to do. The old house we bought is not even insulated, we are kind of inbetween the extremes of climate. wife says no insulation for garage until house is insulated. This is our first house and I feel like renting again sometimes, too much work.
My neighbor gave me a propane wall heater (in pic) it does good.
I know where you are it gets real cold, I spent 18 years up around Erie PA (dreary erie), here we just got 3 1\2 inches of snow last week and shut the town down. they are not used to it here. Rocky Mount Va is considered part of the south.
Thanks for some humor Rex
hey what boat do you run? if I was to look back at some post I could answer that.

[Rex R]

well I haven't had my iced tea turn into tea ice(in the car) yet this year...gotta keep the priorities right(and maintain domestic tranquility :)).
boats hmmm lets see; 19t electrified, N2 df25, n2offshore- xs-cat, ls sv, P offshore mean machine, think thats it( not counting long term project boats) :).

[properchopper]

So the other day I realized that every horizontal surface in my tiny pad had a boat on it :help: , so I sprung for some shelves [ Walmart ; @ 24 bucks per tower].
Now, if I drank a beer [ I don't dare ; I have to be home for Christmas] I'd have a place to set it down :banana:

[SJFE]

Mr. Chops Sir..Whats in the upper right hand shelf?

[properchopper]

Mr. Chops Sir..Whats in the upper right hand shelf?

Aha !! I knew someone with a sharp eye would pick up on that one ! That, my good buddy , is my beloved 'ole 31.1 mph 700SC Twinstorm, my first love and entry level learning experience. At some time, she'll get a new power/drive system ; I dig her looks- kinda like your Rio ; cool scale offshore racer. BTW:biggrin: , You know what the slot above her is reserved for !!

[SJFE]

I sure do :D. I nailed every other boat instantly. I have always liked that boat!! Just never run across one while shopping. Kyosho had an add in the last issue of RCBM for a nitro version. They said the hull was FRP. I have yet to see them @ KO America or any where elce for that matter. But I'm lookin :wink:

[properchopper]

It'll probably take a bunch of interior mods to rig her; cutting out the radiio box, re-inforcing hull & stern, fabbing a watertight hatch. I've held back since I was a little short on experience in such matters, but several boats later I think I may be up to the challange :confused2: . I'm thinking of a 9XL or 10XL on 4S. I already have Speedmaster hardware, shafts & such. Right now I'm tuning 4 boats for WW IV & also the first FE heats for the SoCal Fast Electric race in conjunction with the Seismic Amigos Nitro guys at Legg , both races this March :w00t:

[nate]

I suppose this is open again lol

[nate]

My crap stays in my Bedroom...

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[z400]

Heres my before and after.



Before-

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/ride_wake_210/Boats/009-2.jpg


After-

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/ride_wake_210/Boats/004-2.jpg

[Simon.O.]

My cave !!
It is not quite a basement but close. It is my place and I keep it this way.
This is where the odd creations that I do come from.

[AntronX]

Moar pics! Awesome thread!

[lomdel]

My corner in the garage. I keep all equipment and loose stuff in the white crates. Currently the hull on the worktop is a 30" scratch built balsa cat. Resin drying now...

[z400]

Heres my before and after.



Before-

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/ride_wake_210/Boats/009-2.jpg


After-

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/ride_wake_210/Boats/004-2.jpg


Mine is complete with a Sony Trinitron 27" i picked up off craigslist for $40.
A nintedo 64 with 12 games, AND a super old nintendo 8 bit with about 20 games! :buttrock: :thumbup::cool:

[alvinsmith75]

Not the cleanest but better than nothing! Not too bad. If there was a bed and a fridge I guess I could live in there. It's got a TV, Stereo, plenty of tools, and some inspirational posters!
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[B-DAWG]

Here's my space to work on all my toy's. The wife finally kicked off the Kitchen table. So I remodeled the garage.

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Here it is right now

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[egneg]

My Space ... sort of as my wife dumps all the crap she doesn't want in the house here as well.

[Diegoboy]

Unexpectedly snowed in. Now's a good a time as any to clean my workshop...
(again)

[Patty B]

Nate it is only crap when you are trying to sell it, when you own it it is STUFF

[forescott]

This is my little workspace in the garage. My most important tool is on the far right. The fridge that holds the beer.

[hazegry]

here is mine its a full room so I took a video it was a bit easier.
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I say its a large workshop in the vid I know some have bigger shos but its the biggest I have had so its big to me.

[jac4412]

Ya diegoboy... up in CT we are getting hammered by snow... I just went through all my crap... amazing how much stuff I have

[andym]

Well here is mt boat brothel !! All boats in RTR condition live inside and any that need a tickle live out here ! Also where I build my wooden rockets. Do not worry have not lost a customer prop yet !!
Happy new year
Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[ScarabChris]

This is my little workspace in the garage. My most important tool is on the far right. The fridge that holds the beer.

I'm right there with ya! Nothing like knocking back a cold one while tinkering with the boats.

I guess I'll take some pics of my little space later.

You guys with basements are lucky, then again if you have a basement its probably snowing where you are. Here in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area we have no basements but we do have year round boating and RC boating. Though its a bit cold this morning at 45 degrees.

[hazegry]

well its 12 here with the wind chill lol but I dont have a basement my shop is on the first floor.

[gebo]

My new worshop......

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[gebo]

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[gebo]

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[iceman]

Heres my workshop. Its a spare bedroom i converted.

[iceman]

heres the boat im building

[gebo]

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[kennyrach]

Here mine it two shop one in basement and one in 16x12x12 shed but here the basement one 6375363754

[gebo]

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[lomdel]

My new man-cave! The boats not in the pic, sorry. Now the boats are in...

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[runzwithsizorz]

In the basement of the clubhouse where I live. 79441
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[millzee]

Now that we've settled into our new home my wife has let me set up an rc work room inside our old place. I've spent the last few days dusting off some unfishished projects and put up shelves in our old bedroom to display my toys and remind me that I don't need anymore until these ones are all up and running. I have between 3-6pm to spend in this room so I want to pimp it out nice and keep the shed workshop for painting, messy stuff and "real" work. I'm back and look forward to skipping around on the water again soon.
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[kingwrench]

9465994660946619466294663 here are a few shots of my boat yard, where I spend most of my time.

[millzee]

sweet set up and tools

[785boats]

Nice set ups guys.

millzee.
I see you were watching the V8's when you took the pics. Should be an exciting year.

[millzee]

I'll be watching Casey as he learns the ropes with a close eye, that guy sure can race....anything!

[Shawn]

So just a round about question. Why so many Scroll Saws as opposed to Band Saws? Got my eye on a few shop tool purchases and weighing options. All these shops look so awesome, totally appreciate the cool boat yard man caves big time!

[RaceMechaniX]

I bought a scroll saw with big ambitions for a lot of projects, but once I bought a good Delta Bandsaw I have not touched the scroll saw in years. Really depends on what type of work you will go the most and how big the pieces are.

[Heaving Earth]

Scroll saws kinda suck. They have very little uses IMO
Band saws are just much better, and can do plenty of intricate cutting with the right blade

[Shawn]

Ok thanks guys for the tips and quick replies! I'm more experienced with a band saw and have made a lot of cuts, in the past, on a variety of materials. But it wasn't my own band saw and it's time to make a purchase.

[Heaving Earth]

Nice, def grab some different width blades too....

[Shawn]

Ok sweet! I'm stoked, Father's Day sales right around the corner too!

[Heaving Earth]

Haha no kiddin...
Usually fathers day I just try to get out and run boats. I suppose a walk around my local hardware store may be in order

[Shawn]

Yeah you may wanna add it to your day or weekend! I was reading to watch for particularly good sales this year on tools.

[Cooper]

Well this is the summer workshop, I've been banished to our camper! Lol, this is what it looks like during the week and pretty much on weekends when wife and dogs come down. Just have table and counter cleaned off. Our camper is about two miles from home so most big building still takes place at home. And we just got a new puppy so the wife told me I should take the cats to Riverlot because the puppy keeps pestering them. I told her I didn't want to be down there all the time, but she said it would be best. Guess I played that card right!!!! River is 20 steps down the bank, and usually flat calm water during the week!!

[Heaving Earth]

Cooper, I would just move right in there...
You lucky bastard you

[Cooper]

Cooper, I would just move right in there...
You lucky bastard you
Lol! I have been here almost every night since last month!!! My summer man cave!!

[Shawn]

It is definitely a wonderful thing! Enjoy the summer for sure.

[srislash]

That is perfect bud.It looks like my current place,the new girl wants me in over there but...It is so handy to tinker at home.

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[Supertoyz]

My little hideout......It's easier to sneak new stuff in now using the excuse it's for my 8 year old son :olleyes: We decided it's time to update the boats, his Blackjack 29 will be here next week and the Atomik C1 34 as soon as I can find one in stock.

[Supertoyz]

Continued

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[Cooper]

Starting a new build so this is the garage/shop/part-time man cave and my helper the mad cat!!