HorseFixer 2,012 #1 Posted October 28, 2015 It's always a bad subject to many of us, but things can get away from us so quickly. We all have good intentions, we make a promise to ourselves that on that next project we will allow enough time to clean up while the project is finished or in progress. Then comes the HORDER FACTOR. I hate to throw something away cause I may need it some day. The problem is by the time I need it I can't find it! Good Intentions are just that Good Intentions! After retiring about a year ago I had good intentions of thinning down the herd in order to get things under control and in a more manageable state as the ponies crept out of the stable and in my shop, leaving me NO ROOM to work. After thinning down the herd from 24 down to 9 I was able to clear out my 24 X 50 Garage 1200 sq ft total which is 500 sq ft shop and 700 sq ft for vehicles, and I am happy to say I am down to only having 1 Tractor in it. My 91 520-H Snow Chucker w Tall chute. In my shop is my 55 Senior. The other 7 tractors are in the 12 X 25 300 sq ft stable. So now I have some room to move around the shop and have both my vehicles in the garage which make MJ Happy! And we all know happy wife = happy life!Cleaning the shop and having room is always a MAJOR PAIN if you can't move things around to keep clean. I helped solve this problem by hoisting up the SENIOR on the hydraulic lift table I had (yep decided to keep it) and it worked perfectly so I can move that Ole girl around. A thought came to mind hey why don't I put lockable wheel casters on all my other machines. So on a few machines I built base carts and set the machines on them. 2 sanders, Scroll Saw, Hydraulic Press, File Cabinet (for owners manuals) and welding table. All of these casters are polyurethane and rated at 125 lbs each totaling 500 lbs and nothing is near that heavy. Now I can move this equipment around to sweep clean and whatever I need to do. 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #2 Posted October 28, 2015 Nice! One thing bout it...looks like you have all the tools anyone should ever need! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #3 Posted October 28, 2015 I just spent an hour cleaning my workbench that has gone untouched since June. I managed to find the top of the bench in places! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #4 Posted October 28, 2015 Duke, Looks like a clean and efficient shop!glad you made it out of the post Big Game doldrums! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #5 Posted October 28, 2015 That can't be the same shop as before......you are really good at that photoshop thing! :) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #6 Posted October 28, 2015 Looking very nice Bob. I need to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,734 #7 Posted October 28, 2015 Nice Duke....where's the fridge?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted October 28, 2015 Who's the caster master now? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,911 #9 Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Nice shop! Hoe-ing out is the only way sometimes. Just tossed out a bunch of stuff and sold some too. My shop is the cleanest it's been in 10 yrs.Looks like you and Brrly go to the same stylist! Edited October 28, 2015 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted October 28, 2015 Very nice (and organized) shop you have Duke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #11 Posted October 28, 2015 Glad to hear it isn't just me Looks good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #12 Posted October 29, 2015 Nice shop you have ! Could you please show some close ups of you caster platforms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #13 Posted October 29, 2015 Nice job, Duke. I need to do something like that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,506 #14 Posted October 29, 2015 Did you have one of those moments ( that's where it's ben ,but I know I looked there ?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted October 29, 2015 I see a few things I'd like to have! You an Amsoil fan?What's the tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #16 Posted October 29, 2015 Very nice, wish mine looked that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #17 Posted October 29, 2015 Now you have to be carefull.......Your wife might expect you to do the same thing to the living room, kitchen and bathrooms................ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,911 #18 Posted October 29, 2015 Now you have to be carefull.......Your wife might expect you to do the same thing to the living room, kitchen and bathrooms................ DON'T PUT CASTERS ON THE TUB OR TOILET !!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #19 Posted October 29, 2015 Looks Good Duke!! With all those nice tools I see....Wish you were my neighbor!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #20 Posted October 30, 2015 You need to take this show on the road... TO MY GARAGE!! Kidding aside Bob it's a very nice transformation. Neat and tidy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseHead1089 99 #21 Posted November 2, 2015 My problem is less of keeping a large space organized, rather keeping a large space organized in a small space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #22 Posted November 2, 2015 Nice clean up Duke. I pulled everything out of my garage yesterday. Takes time for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #23 Posted November 4, 2015 Everything in the shop looks OK................except for that tee shirt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #24 Posted November 5, 2015 I gave mine another round of cleaning today, freed up some space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
