I think it is time we start seeing some digital pictures of these
benches...Any volunteers?

Dave Challis

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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Dave VanHorn
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 8:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [OT] Bench organization


At 10:19 PM 9/12/2004, Philip Stortz wrote:

>i solved that problem by having my bench directly in front of my desk.
>i can turn 1 or 2 monitors around if i need them on the bench side and i
>can do pure computer design/programming at the desk and keep most of the
>books on that side.  i'm really only a hobbyist at this point (i'd love
>to write construction articles or have a few little toys for sale
>eventually) but i've done commercial work and i know what you mean. 
>just be glad you aren't doing chemistry!

Ok..

What I've evolved, is a large "L" shape.
On my left, is a 6' x 3' door as a desk top, sitting on some prefab
cabinets. One has drawers, the other a drawer and a bigger space below,
where the "B" system tower sits. Above that cabinet, which is the far end of
the system, is the monitor and  keyboard for the "B" system.

To the right of the monitor, is the soldering gear. Metcal, Vacuum parts
picker, fiber optic illumination, wick, solder etc..  Above this is an
assortment of radio receivers and transcievers, which I use for working with
the prototypes, part 15 prescans, or hobby activity.  This is one "module"
on the desk.  

To the right, another set of stackers, with the scope, power controller,
Anywhere-USB, and a couple of edgeports, and network router, TLS-2 line
simulator, multiple power supplies, tracking signal generator, and some
smaller test gear.

In the drawers below this, is a bunch of small test gear, special cables,
adaptors..

In the corner, my spectrum analyzer. Down below, toxic chemicals.

Now on the main desk in front of me, another stacker unit, with spare scope
modules, special paper for the printer, a couple of offline projects in
boxes.. 
Then in front of me, the A system screen and keyboard, and a video monitor
above that. USB hubs, spare media, bills, notes..

To the right, another stacker with VCRs, cable box, DVD player, audio amp,
books, spare media.

Below that, the A system in another cabinet like on the far left, and the
infamous "junk drawer".

Unfortunately, I have enough ancillary equipment to almost fill the room!
:-P

I found a nice inexpensive tie rack, and that's on one wall holding cables. 
There's a larger one in the basement for less frequently used cables. A lage
four-drawer file cabinet has all my files, some equipment that I'm not using
at the moment, and holds up a couple printers.

Behind me is the door, and just off to my left from that, is the
Wall-O-Parts, framing the HP Draftpro plotter. Add enough books to make the
floor sag, cables, tools, parts, and you should have the picture.

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