Keeping the workspace neat - Page 3

neutron7 · 27th July 2007, 06:16 PM

do you know where my other scope probe went?

mpmarino · 27th July 2007, 06:47 PM

This is the passenger seat of my truck. It's the only way I can work.

djQUAN · 27th July 2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FastEddy
Cal is right on this one: Make it a "special treat" to clean, organize, disinfect about 3 times a year. Its like having an extra birthday!

same here. but make the cleanup around once a year.

Quote:

Originally posted by gmphadte
If I cleanup my workspace, I cannot find many tools and the parts. So I prefer them to be at the place where my memory is. Recently, I found my missing probe DMM in the wardrobe.

A cleaned up workspace leads to more search time. Then it feels homely once messed up.

exactly how I do things in my workshop.

when friends come over to have something fixed, they often wonder how I find the tools in all the chaos.

so that means I vote for a messy workshop.

FastEddy · 27th July 2007, 07:19 PM

" ... friends come over to have something fixed, they often wonder how I find the tools ..."

Likewise ... so when they ask "where's your screw drivers at?" or whatever, you say "right over there ..." pointing off into the ozone ... then encourage them to find whatever they are looking for by putting things away, taking out the trash, etc ... then when they are done fooling around and messing up the place further and gone and you can't find anything yourself anymore, out of necessity, you have to clean up put stuff away ... this may seem like a "Rube Goldberg" approach to getting the shop cleaned up, but it works ... except for the tools your "friends" have thrown into the trash ...

pocket change · 4th November 2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SY

When I did this, I found the Lindbergh baby.

Actually, I've tried this three times since you posted and the place looks no better. I suppose I should just go with my Inner Slob and accept that my workshops will always look like disaster areas. The biggest improvement for me was keeping the cats out- no more surprise "hidden treasure" and many fewer broken tubes.

For non-Americans or those much younger than Jack or me,

Romper Room - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nancy Claster was a family friend. When my parents had her use my name with the Magic Mirror, I ran out of the room crying because I was just in my underwear and very embarrassed. I auditioned for the show, but refused to do it because I was worried that they'd put me in the TV of someone we didn't know and then I couldn't get home.

jeez this is so OT but i completely forgot how transfixed i was with this program when i was a youngster!

must... youtube... now...

firechief · 2nd March 2010, 09:57 PM

This subject cuts very close to home indeed. As an engineering tech who's job it is to support 6 engineers in the arena of the lab, I find that trying to keep things organized is a losing battle. Don't get me wrong, these guy's are top notch designers of electronics, but there is just something about the creative mind that has to have the "stuff" handy to touch and look at. Plus they tend to be in a hurry to find the answer, and "what's wrong with a little clutter anyway". Corporate has reciently started pushing the safety comittee to poke their nose in and make some changes, but it will never happen. The engineers tell them to bite. Is this true of artist's also?

trondareo · 7th March 2010, 10:00 PM

A friend of mine told me that it´s better to have order in the mess than a mess in the order of things. Sage advice

I have gone to art school worked in engineering design consultancies and been an academic. Every where there was mess. I guess its necessary for creativity. We drove most of our accountants crazy...
When I work on a project I usually remember where I put everything. But when I am away for a few weeks and come back, it looks like a mess.

Algar_emi · 7th March 2010, 10:21 PM

I'm a very organized guy, I've always had. Here my workshop at the present time, and this is with 5-6 projects going one. I need a clear space for my brain to work.

Algar_emi · 7th March 2010, 10:32 PM

Here my probes, test cables (didn't loose one yet

, my small PCB making area, and a view of my garage.

Cal Weldon · 7th March 2010, 10:38 PM

Your garage floor needs painting, the rags and bucket in the styrofoam cooler are dirty and your sawblade does not appear fully retracted.

Sheesh!

27th July 2007, 07:19 PM	#24
FastEddy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Californie	" ... friends come over to have something fixed, they often wonder how I find the tools ..." Likewise ... so when they ask "where's your screw drivers at?" or whatever, you say "right over there ..." pointing off into the ozone ... then encourage them to find whatever they are looking for by putting things away, taking out the trash, etc ... then when they are done fooling around and messing up the place further and gone and you can't find anything yourself anymore, out of necessity, you have to clean up put stuff away ... this may seem like a "Rube Goldberg" approach to getting the shop cleaned up, but it works ... except for the tools your "friends" have thrown into the trash ... __________________ Over compression is a problem with modern CD recordings

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Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Your garage floor needs painting, the rags and bucket in the styrofoam cooler are dirty and your sawblade does not appear fully retracted. Sheesh! __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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27th July 2007, 06:16 PM	#21
neutron7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto Canada	do you know where my other scope probe went?

2nd March 2010, 09:57 PM	#26
firechief diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Near Seattle Wa	This subject cuts very close to home indeed. As an engineering tech who's job it is to support 6 engineers in the arena of the lab, I find that trying to keep things organized is a losing battle. Don't get me wrong, these guy's are top notch designers of electronics, but there is just something about the creative mind that has to have the "stuff" handy to touch and look at. Plus they tend to be in a hurry to find the answer, and "what's wrong with a little clutter anyway". Corporate has reciently started pushing the safety comittee to poke their nose in and make some changes, but it will never happen. The engineers tell them to bite. Is this true of artist's also?

7th March 2010, 10:00 PM	#27
trondareo diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trondheim	A friend of mine told me that it´s better to have order in the mess than a mess in the order of things. Sage advice I have gone to art school worked in engineering design consultancies and been an academic. Every where there was mess. I guess its necessary for creativity. We drove most of our accountants crazy... When I work on a project I usually remember where I put everything. But when I am away for a few weeks and come back, it looks like a mess.

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