what are you work bench must-haves?

[wgflatliner]

as the question states, what are your work bench must-haves?

for me, adequate lighting, the dehydrator, tools and paint.

[Quick GMC]

xacto knife

Sanding sticks

super glue

comfortable chair

quality paint brushes

[Ace-Garageguy]

All the above ('cept the dehydrator) but I HAVE to have a window. I just can't bear to be in a little cave. Nice to have the computer for research (and time-wasting). A drawing board across the room is good, plus pads and writing materials for notes. And a small space-heater under the bench for the winter. Gram scales for mixing epoxy and fillers. Dry compressed air. Cork-board for notes and ideas. Camera. Thermos of coffee.

Edited April 19, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[IMSANUT]

All the above ('cept the dehydrator) but I HAVE to have a window. I just can't bear to be in a little cave. Nice to have the computer for research (and time-wasting). A drawing board across the room is good, plus pads and writing materials for notes. And a small space-heater under the bench for the winter. Gram scales for mixing epoxy and fillers. Dry compressed air. Cork-board for notes and ideas. Camera. Thermos of coffee.

As above plus adequate work space.....I like lotsa room, my trusty toaster oven and vacume cleaner for vac-forming, plenty of storage space for kits and such. I use two old type face drawer cabinets with drawers for small part and decal storage, and soon will have a spray booth ducted to the out side. I also have a big metal library type cabinet for reference magazines, and multiple work benches. When my wife and I bought the home ten years ago, I got a HUGE unfinished basement as part of the deal.

[greymack]

I think also what is needed is a radio,styrene sheets,glue,good set of brushes and a good stash.Also good a proper bench and chair are important.

[greymack]

Oh also lots of work space is a good thing.

[kitbash1]

xacto knife

Sanding sticks

super glue

comfortable chair

quality paint brushes

Dremal tool & bits

Shop-vac ( for when sanding resin )

​Air compressor ( for air brush )

Spray booth

Micro chisels

Boom Box

[Gramps2u]

Enthusiasm...

[2002p51]

All the usual stuff plus a roll of paper towels and a stack of Post-it notes. Not for posting notes of course but to use as disposable paint pallets, glue pallets and even for masking off small areas for a quick shot with the airbrush.

[MAGNUM4342]

Bright lighting, opti visor, various tools, assorted glues and paints, emery boards...Pepsi.

[Clemi]

a big workbench

spray booth

airbrush compressor and gun

paints

tools

computer

the TV in the background, I love it to build and "hearing" TV

[Guest G Holding]

Tunes, Soft Chair, Bar Buoy filled with a cold adult beverage

And You could even put a model there too.........

[martinfan5]

Model kits

[crazyjim]

I'm tending to go with all of the above -and add a stereo for oldies tunes.

[pharoah]

Ditto for what they said, plus I need some MOTIVATION.

Something I haven't had for a while.

[slusher]

Radio-glue,-sanding sticks,-knife,-tooth picks,- light- reading glasses.

[uncle potts]

Most of the above, plus a large ice tea.

[Harry P.]

Bar Buoy filled with a cold adult beverage

Yeah, baby!

A little liquid inspiration is a must-have!

[scaleauto]

How about time.

[charlie8575]

Good tools, a comfortable seat, a radio or recorded music is nice, decent lighting and ROOM.

Charlie Larkin

[zenrat]

The bench itself has to be of a height so it can be worked at whilst standing so when my back craps out again I can still build.

[Sixties Sam]

My shop is in a windowless basement room, so I have good lighting and a heater. I have an old radio and a small b&w TV. For tools I have X-acto knives, sandpaper and blocks, jeweler's files, drill press, pin vice, needlenose pliers, side cutters,and my faithful Dremel tool with abrasive cutoff wheels (it's my "cutting torch"), and sanding drums.

Sam

[Helix]

Pretty much what everyone else has said, don't forget the Clear Safety Glasses when your using the Dremel !

Radio is a must have, like to listen to the Footy (AFL) on the weekends whilst building

I use an IPAD on my workbench in case I need a quick reference, the PC takes up too much room !

[zenrat]

Yes, a radio is important.

Particularly tomorrow so I can listen to the Bulldogs walk all over the Crows...

Edited April 20, 2013 by zenrat

[W-409]

Of course all proper tools, paints and Evergreens etc. Then enough light, I have two big windows on my bench, and then two lights if (or actually when) I'm building at night. Good chair and of course a lot of great Rock 'n Roll records and LP-Record player where you can play them!