Buy one of those plastic organizers with the drawers and something to label it with
That's what I have at school, but home is a different story...
borrow from this idea maybe?
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A quick start to getting organized could be using bins/boxes to keep things out of the way and less cluttered. Eventually, you can find what workflow works best for you and get better solutions, but even having the desk space open and available helps a lot. :thumb:
Also, it seems that this thread might be better suited for Making Stuff Together (since you're looking to optimize your workstation)? Otherwise Other Geeky Stuff also seems appropriate. If you think either of these would be more appropriate for your intended use of this thread, just let me know and I can move it. :)
After years of trying to keep a tidy desk and failing, I have conceded that its against my nature to try. The are people who keep a tidy desk and those that don't. Accept your destiny and embrace the clutter. Keeping the stuff not in use organized is about as much as I've managed to achieve. I think the key to a tidy desk is having a place for everything, putting things back as soon as your done with them, and being tidy while you work. The latter two I am incapable of.
A quick start to getting organized could be using bins/boxes to keep things out of the way and less cluttered. Eventually, you can find what workflow works best for you and get better solutions, but even having the desk space open and available helps a lot. :thumb:
Also, it seems that this thread might be better suited for Making Stuff Together (since you're looking to optimize your workstation)? Otherwise Other Geeky Stuff also seems appropriate. If you think either of these would be more appropriate for your intended use of this thread, just let me know and I can move it. :)
Yes open space is absolutely what I need. So organization is a must!
And yes please move this thread to either of the Making Stuff Together or Other Geeky Stuff. I don't mind.
I have a drawer for all my hand tools, which helps a lot. Also you probably shouldn't be using an ATX power supply like that. It was sorta scary to look at.
In your case, I think a hutch or above desk shelf is a great idea and will help a lot. You can put a lot of that stuff away on it, and once the hand tools are taken care of most of the space will be free.
Leafblower.
I have a drawer for all my hand tools, which helps a lot. Also you probably shouldn't be using an ATX power supply like that. It was sorta scary to look at.
In your case, I think a hutch or above desk shelf is a great idea and will help a lot. You can put a lot of that stuff away on it, and once the hand tools are taken care of most of the space will be free.
The ATX PS scares me to death too. I get extra careful when using it. For the time being, I have no choice :(. Benchtop power supplies are expensive. And thanks for the tip on organizing the hand tools first. Now I look at it, yes it is the handtools that take up most of the space, not the parts!
There are plenty of examples that you can find of diy hobbyist power supplies made from atx psus. It may be worth your time and safety to look into that. They pretty much just break out the individual voltages and if you get really fancy add a couple more features.
There are plenty of examples that you can find of diy hobbyist power supplies made from atx psus. It may be worth your time and safety to look into that. They pretty much just break out the individual voltages and if you get really fancy add a couple more features.
To keep a desk organized you have to keep cleaning it :eek:
That means everytime you use something you put it back away in its place. No containers / furniture will assist you without making the effort to put everything back. :p
That's easy. Just put everything on the bottom shelf. I think some people call it the floor?
That's easy. Just put everything on the bottom shelf. I think some people call it the floor?
:thumb: I've, personally, ran out of bottom shelf space!
That's easy. Just put everything on the bottom shelf. I think some people call it the floor?
This is probably the definitive forum thread on the subject. Beware, once you start reading it, you might not be able to stop. Tons of ideas. I hope it helps you.
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/whats-your-work-benchlab-look-like-post-some-pictures-of-your-lab/
Glad you enjoyed it. My favorite setup is this one at the top of page 22:Show Image(http://www.pa4tim.nl/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/laboverzicht.jpg)
Although I did have a soft spot for a poor guy that only had a chair and a small table with a scope on it. :(