Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Egon Conway]

I feel the space crunch, I'm living in a small apartment in San Francisco 
with only a small back yard and set up a tarp down there. Nothing special, 
mostly full of bikes too. Tried building in the house once, but had the 
same problem of needing to walk up and down the stairs to get parts 
Your setup is looking great tho, I love the closet organizer. 
Cheers to making it work

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7:43:55 PM UTC-8 alan lavine wrote:

>
> Well, it ain't easy in a NYC apartment.  This is our guest room, really 
> only used by the grandkids 1-2x month.  I was given this closet for my 
> tools and some basic hardware.  So I spread out an old sheet, open the Park 
> work stand and do what I can.  In the closet you'll see a folding Park 
> workbench that I occasionally use.  Parts and bikes are in storage units in 
> the basement, so not so convenient if I need a part in the middle of a job.
>
> But these photos remind me fondly of when we had a house with a big garage 
> and workshop room off of the garage.  On Saturday mornings when I wasn't 
> working I put on my apron, lit a big fat, stinky cigar and started 
> wrenching.  Listening to Clic and Clac, the Tappett 
> Bros of Car Talk fame. They were brilliantly funny and incredibly 
> knowledgeable about cars. More than once the cigar fell to the ground as I 
> laughed hysterically.
>
> Don't drive like my brother...
>
> Best,
> Alan
> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:11:10 PM UTC-5 philipr...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks - it was a beauty and quite rare as an original (certified) 
>> pre-tag body so probably one of the first 100 made. The paint job was a 
>> 10-footer at best though & I did re-use the seat frames but the rest of 
>> them had been occupied my Mr. & Mrs. Mouse for too long to be saved (mask & 
>> gloves required). The build concept was to replicate the traditional 
>> poor-surfer builds of the time where every part possible from the donor car 
>> was used, rather than a more hot-rod version. Let's face it 40HP in a 
>> 1,200lb car is exciting enough!
>>
>> Unfortunately I was about 85% to completion when I had to sell it last 
>> Fall due to losing my workshop & a safe place to park it.
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7:03:29 PM UTC-6 Michael Morrissey wrote:
>>
>>> Philip that Manx is amazing! I want to go for a spin in it. It looks 
>>> like period-correct Beetle seats too - nice touch!
>>>
>>> M
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:06:18 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:
>>>
 The neatness of your shop and bench really puts mine to shame, but I 
 took a picture of mine as it usually is. I’ve never been one to have tools 
 hanging off pegboards, obviously :)

 After 20 years with a basic Park work stand, I finally bought a new 
 stand with height adjustability. I set my old stand to the side to figure 
 out what to do with it, but I quickly found I loved having two stands! 
 It’s 
 so nice to be able to hang two bikes up when I’m swapping wheels or 
 something.  

 Eric


 On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Eric Marth  wrote:

> I love seeing shops, tools and workbenches and thought it would be 
> nice to see where everyone works on their bikes. Here are a few views 
> from 
> my shed. 
>
> [image: shed1.jpg][image: shed2.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[George Schick]

Alan - at least you have your priorities right!


On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7:58:10 PM UTC-6 alan lavine wrote:

> If I had a space like some of y’all, I’d never see the outside world again.
>
> Well…except to restock coffee, chocolate, whiskey and cigars.
>
> On Mar 12, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>
> I've only had this house for a year so my bike shed (100 year old single 
> car garage) is still a work in progress. Here's its current state.
>
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[alan lavine]

If I had a space like some of y’all, I’d never see the outside world again.

Well…except to restock coffee, chocolate, whiskey and cigars.

> On Mar 12, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
> 
> I've only had this house for a year so my bike shed (100 year old single car 
> garage) is still a work in progress. Here's its current state.
> 
> 
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> KJ
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

That’s the same Cinelli. I was finally convinced that the bike was worth more 
to me than it would be to someone else, and that I should just ride it. Which I 
do.

--Eric Norris
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> On Mar 8, 2021, at 12:08 PM, George Schick  wrote:
> 
> Matthew, I like your doggie.  What's he/she's name and what the breed?
> 
> Eric...hmmm, seems like I recall that restored Cinelli  being up for sale a 
> while back.  Didn't sell or am I thinking of a different bike?
> 
> 
> On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:07:44 PM UTC-6 campyo...@me.com wrote:
> Not really where the bikes get worked on, but thought the group might be 
> interested in my Bike Room/Office. 
> 
> This room reflects an agreement with my wife that I can have as many bikes as 
> will fit in here. Up to eight so far:
> 
> Top row, L-R: 2002 Richard Sachs custom; 1997 Riv Road Standard, converted to 
> 650B (with my 2011 PBP number plate, although this bike didn’t go there that 
> year—it did go in 2007 with its former owner); 1972 Cinelli Speciali Corsa
> Bottom row, L-R: Original edition Quickbeam, currently in 3-speed mode (aka 
> the Quickbeam That Conquered PBP); 1983 Alex Singer randonneuse; 
> 2000-something Soma Saga (my “adventure bike”) and 1976 Centurion Pro Tour.
> Far right: 2005 Alex Singer randonneuse
> 
> All of these bikes is ready at a moment’s notice to have the tires topped off 
> and be out for a ride. Some get more use than others, but they mostly all get 
> out on the road on a semi-regular basis.
> 
> Also visible is my home office setup, which of course has seen a lot of use 
> over the past year. If you look closely, you can spot a green backdrop that 
> extends behind my chair to create a green screen for Zoom video calls, and a 
> “ring light” that I bought to try to make myself look better on camera.
> 
> Under my desk chair, for all you Portland, OR, fans, is an original piece of 
> the famous “PDX Carpet” that was removed from the airport a few years ago 
> when they recarpeted. A local carpet store bought the remnants and sold them 
> as area rugs.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[George Schick]

Matthew, I like your doggie.  What's he/she's name and what the breed?

Eric...hmmm, seems like I recall that restored Cinelli  being up for sale a 
while back.  Didn't sell or am I thinking of a different bike?


On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:07:44 PM UTC-6 campyo...@me.com wrote:

> Not really where the bikes get worked on, but thought the group might be 
> interested in my Bike Room/Office. 
>
> This room reflects an agreement with my wife that I can have as many bikes 
> as will fit in here. Up to eight so far:
>
> Top row, L-R: 2002 Richard Sachs custom; 1997 Riv Road Standard, converted 
> to 650B (with my 2011 PBP number plate, although this bike didn’t go there 
> that year—it did go in 2007 with its former owner); 1972 Cinelli Speciali 
> Corsa
> Bottom row, L-R: Original edition Quickbeam, currently in 3-speed mode 
> (aka the Quickbeam That Conquered PBP); 1983 Alex Singer randonneuse; 
> 2000-something Soma Saga (my “adventure bike”) and 1976 Centurion Pro Tour.
> Far right: 2005 Alex Singer randonneuse
>
> All of these bikes is ready at a moment’s notice to have the tires topped 
> off and be out for a ride. Some get more use than others, but they mostly 
> all get out on the road on a semi-regular basis.
>
> Also visible is my home office setup, which of course has seen a lot of 
> use over the past year. If you look closely, you can spot a green backdrop 
> that extends behind my chair to create a green screen for Zoom video calls, 
> and a “ring light” that I bought to try to make myself look better on 
> camera.
>
> Under my desk chair, for all you Portland, OR, fans, is an original piece 
> of the famous “PDX Carpet” that was removed from the airport a few years 
> ago when they recarpeted. A local carpet store bought the remnants and sold 
> them as area rugs.
>
>
>
> --Eric Norris
> campyo...@me.com
> Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
> YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy  
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Patrick Moore]

I've got a 2 car garage all to myself, though the car takes up half the
space, generally. But I've been dragging my feet over workbench cleanup and
won't post photos of its current state of disarray.

Alan's closet reminds me of a neat solution I found almost 18 years ago
when I lived for 6 months in a 1 bedroom apartment. Off the kitchen was a
utility closet big enough for full size washer and dryer, which perfectly
fit my workbench with a utility shelf on one side and a pegboard above.
Open the door and you were ready to work at the bench; close it for
aesthetics.

Overhauling bikes with stand on living room carpet was another matter,
though (kitchen too small).

On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 8:44 PM alan lavine  wrote:

>
> Well, it ain't easy in a NYC apartment.  This is our guest room, really
> only used by the grandkids 1-2x month.  I was given this closet for my
> tools and some basic hardware.  So I spread out an old sheet, open the Park
> work stand and do what I can.  In the closet you'll see a folding Park
> workbench that I occasionally use.  Parts and bikes are in storage units in
> the basement, so not so convenient if I need a part in the middle of a job.
>
> But these photos remind me fondly of when we had a house with a big garage
> and workshop room off of the garage.  On Saturday mornings when I wasn't
> working I put on my apron, lit a big fat, stinky cigar and started
> wrenching.  Listening to Clic and Clac, the Tappett
> Bros of Car Talk fame. They were brilliantly funny and incredibly
> knowledgeable about cars. More than once the cigar fell to the ground as I
> laughed hysterically.
>
> Don't drive like my brother...
>

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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[lconley]

No, just a collection that got out of hand when I was single. There were 
also seven cars at one point... 

Laing

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 9:53:05 AM UTC-5 philip wrote:

> Laing; that must be semi-commercial or full-commercial operation?
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Philip Barrett]

Laing; that must be semi-commercial or full-commercial operation?



On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:03:25 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's 
> after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! 
>
> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:32:31 AM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote:
>
>> I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames 
>> in it. I have way too many bike tools.
>> But years ago I used to live in an apartment. I had fewer tools, but 
>> bikes were simpler and less was needed. Even a Campy full tool kit was more 
>> than you needed to maintain bicycles. 
>> I did not have a Park type work stand. I had a stand that held the rear 
>> wheel up by grabbing the left seat and chain stays. It's perfect for 
>> cleaning, replacing chains, adjusting. 
>> My apartment had a tiny balcony, just long enough for the bike and me. 
>> Thats where I’d do the dirty work, like chain cleaning. 
>>
>> Remarkably, bicycles require little care. If you keep them relatively 
>> clean and lubed, they will roll on forever. One must to remember to clean 
>> in betweem the stem & steerer tube, where sweat drips and will eventually 
>> corrode the stem and steerer tube together permanently.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:56 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>>
>> Feeling the jealousy as a (insanely expensive) city apartment dweller!  I 
>> dream of a workshop as well as a garden one day - but not here, since 
>> liveable detached houses start at ~$1.6M currently in my hood. 
>>
>> My workshop is the bit of space between our kitchen island and our living 
>> room  
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Eric Marth]

Laing, I am at a loss for words. If you ever have a yard sale, and it's 
after the pandemic, I'm making special travel arrangements! 

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:32:31 AM UTC-5 James Valiensi wrote:

> I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames 
> in it. I have way too many bike tools.
> But years ago I used to live in an apartment. I had fewer tools, but bikes 
> were simpler and less was needed. Even a Campy full tool kit was more than 
> you needed to maintain bicycles. 
> I did not have a Park type work stand. I had a stand that held the rear 
> wheel up by grabbing the left seat and chain stays. It's perfect for 
> cleaning, replacing chains, adjusting. 
> My apartment had a tiny balcony, just long enough for the bike and me. 
> Thats where I’d do the dirty work, like chain cleaning. 
>
> Remarkably, bicycles require little care. If you keep them relatively 
> clean and lubed, they will roll on forever. One must to remember to clean 
> in betweem the stem & steerer tube, where sweat drips and will eventually 
> corrode the stem and steerer tube together permanently.
>
>
>
> On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:56 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
>
> Feeling the jealousy as a (insanely expensive) city apartment dweller!  I 
> dream of a workshop as well as a garden one day - but not here, since 
> liveable detached houses start at ~$1.6M currently in my hood. 
>
> My workshop is the bit of space between our kitchen island and our living 
> room  
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[James Valiensi]

I am lucky to have a house and a full garage shop. I used to make frames in it. 
I have way too many bike tools.
But years ago I used to live in an apartment. I had fewer tools, but bikes were 
simpler and less was needed. Even a Campy full tool kit was more than you 
needed to maintain bicycles. 
I did not have a Park type work stand. I had a stand that held the rear wheel 
up by grabbing the left seat and chain stays. It's perfect for cleaning, 
replacing chains, adjusting. 
My apartment had a tiny balcony, just long enough for the bike and me. Thats 
where I’d do the dirty work, like chain cleaning. 

Remarkably, bicycles require little care. If you keep them relatively clean and 
lubed, they will roll on forever. One must to remember to clean in betweem the 
stem & steerer tube, where sweat drips and will eventually corrode the stem and 
steerer tube together permanently.



> On Mar 3, 2021, at 9:56 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:
> 
> Feeling the jealousy as a (insanely expensive) city apartment dweller!  I 
> dream of a workshop as well as a garden one day - but not here, since 
> liveable detached houses start at ~$1.6M currently in my hood. 
> 
> My workshop is the bit of space between our kitchen island and our living 
> room 
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Eric Marth]

Thanks everyone for sharing your benches. This is really cool! 

Thank you, Doug! I like to clear the bench at the end of the day, setting 
things to rights is meditative. Doesn't always happen! 

Eric, wow, looks like a lifetime of mechanical work and riding. It's funny 
how sometimes having two of the same tool comes in handy. I really like the 
custom made stem rack, that's great. And those old GP-era Bridgestone 
posters are sweet. The Grainger box means you must be really serious. (I 
love McMaster-Carr. Last time I ordered metric screws they arrived the next 
morning.) Also dig what looks like a bench for kids. 

Alan – I love the ingenuity of a hideaway bike bench. A Murphy bench? A 
concertina bench? I remember listening to Car Talk on a lot of long drives 
in the countryside. This was during the rerun era but before Tom Magliozzi 
died. Dropping the cigar reminds me of their story about the time a *car* fell 
out of their vehicle lift at the shop. 

Jason, also making do in an apartment, I dig it! Looks like you've got some 
nice plants and a cozy space, and I do spy your dog there! Also dig the 
Kitchen Aid mixer. I recently found a fully functional one at the dump. 
This about sixteen years after a friend found one on the side of the road. 

Good luck with them boiling temps, Collin! That looks like a great place to 
work when the weather's nice. Is that a brass Honjo fender? I love brass. I 
love the way it ages. Sometimes I accelerate the aging by aerating brass 
parts with white vinegar. 




On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 1:13:38 AM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> While it appears I do have more space than Jason, it primarily consists of 
> the deck outside that routinely gets above 100 F in the summer so I have to 
> plan my work routine wisely. Currently all my bits are in the closet that 
> gets pulled out and put back each time I work on the ol' bicycle, otherwise 
> I get yelled at. Bike storage is luckily indoors, in the living room of all 
> places.
> [image: IMG_20200427_160745.jpg]
>
> One day us younger people might actually be able to afford a house (laughs 
> his way to the laundromat...)
>
> Collin in Sacramento
>  
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Philip Barrett]

Thanks - it was a beauty and quite rare as an original (certified) pre-tag 
body so probably one of the first 100 made. The paint job was a 10-footer 
at best though & I did re-use the seat frames but the rest of them had been 
occupied my Mr. & Mrs. Mouse for too long to be saved (mask & gloves 
required). The build concept was to replicate the traditional poor-surfer 
builds of the time where every part possible from the donor car was used, 
rather than a more hot-rod version. Let's face it 40HP in a 1,200lb car is 
exciting enough!

Unfortunately I was about 85% to completion when I had to sell it last Fall 
due to losing my workshop & a safe place to park it.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7:03:29 PM UTC-6 Michael Morrissey wrote:

> Philip that Manx is amazing! I want to go for a spin in it. It looks like 
> period-correct Beetle seats too - nice touch!
>
> M
>
> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:06:18 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:
>
>> The neatness of your shop and bench really puts mine to shame, but I took 
>> a picture of mine as it usually is. I’ve never been one to have tools 
>> hanging off pegboards, obviously :)
>>
>> After 20 years with a basic Park work stand, I finally bought a new stand 
>> with height adjustability. I set my old stand to the side to figure out 
>> what to do with it, but I quickly found I loved having two stands! It’s so 
>> nice to be able to hang two bikes up when I’m swapping wheels or something. 
>>  
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Eric Marth  wrote:
>>
>>> I love seeing shops, tools and workbenches and thought it would be nice 
>>> to see where everyone works on their bikes. Here are a few views from my 
>>> shed. 
>>>
>>> [image: shed1.jpg][image: shed2.jpg]
>>>
>>> [image: shed4.jpg]
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Re: [RBW] Let's see your shop and workbench

[Michael Morrissey]

Philip that Manx is amazing! I want to go for a spin in it. It looks like 
period-correct Beetle seats too - nice touch!

M

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5:06:18 PM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:

> The neatness of your shop and bench really puts mine to shame, but I took 
> a picture of mine as it usually is. I’ve never been one to have tools 
> hanging off pegboards, obviously :)
>
> After 20 years with a basic Park work stand, I finally bought a new stand 
> with height adjustability. I set my old stand to the side to figure out 
> what to do with it, but I quickly found I loved having two stands! It’s so 
> nice to be able to hang two bikes up when I’m swapping wheels or something. 
>  
>
> Eric
>
>
> On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Eric Marth  wrote:
>
>> I love seeing shops, tools and workbenches and thought it would be nice 
>> to see where everyone works on their bikes. Here are a few views from my 
>> shed. 
>>
>> [image: shed1.jpg][image: shed2.jpg]
>>
>> [image: shed4.jpg]
>>
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