I have a series of additional parts drawers across the top edge of that workbench, used for repairs and hobby electronics. The original workbench can be seen on the right edge of the picture. There is a lot of “stuff” in the picture. Couple of older PC compatibles (center).Macintosh Classic (the late 80’s re-issue).But first, I had to overcome my apprehension over what I needed to do first, having to completely tear down the shelving set I have against the wall and effectively rewiring the network of cables I have running through it. The answer was to build another workbench. However, I liked having my Commodore computers readily accessible. I was running out of space again because I didn’t address my needs as effectively as I could when I built it. Now I had a place to work with my Commodore Amiga and SX-64.īefore long, the new workbench started to get cluttered.
On top of it, I mounted a set of modular shelves and immediately loaded up those shelves with vintage Commodore computer systems and various accessories. I built a basic wooden workbench, four feet wide and 30 inches deep, across the room from the original workbench. My first attempt at expanding my workbench, done last summer, is off to the left of the camera view. My electronics workbench was too small for some of the items to fit easily. I also needed an area to do some troubleshooting and repair of the items, if needed. Until recently, I had those items stored away, making them difficult to enjoy. I have a collection of vintage audio and video equipment, such as a record player, 8-Track, laserdisc player and a Selectavision player. What I lacked is an integration of items in my collection which are able to be put to use. I have many other items in storage containers outside of the camera view. As you can see in the Before picture, I have a variety of items in my collection.
I do like to use what I have from time to time and try to integrate it into my Man Cave and give it a purpose again, if possible. A collection can easily get out of hand if there isn’t a direct purpose or placement for the items in the collection. Everything else got stored away in boxes and containers, or placed haphazardly on a variety of shelving systems (as depicted in the Before picture). There was already a homemade workbench installed which I soon turned into a workbench for hobby electronics work. The previous homeowner (or his son) did computer repair in this area of the basement.
A portion of my basement has been set aside for a workshop area. Since vintage electronics are a hobby, and not necessarily something I’m able to generally furnish the home with, I needed an adequate space in my house to work with the stuff instead of simply “collecting it”.Įnter the Man Cave.
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