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Hey Ben Heck, Help me build out my project shop...  please!

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I have decided that it is time to remove everything in my garage, and replace it with the necessary itemes required to have a super cool "Ben Heck Style" workshop or projectshop.  I know I will be required to get a 3d printer, and possibly a laser cutter, but what models are recommended?  and furthermore what other "stuff" should I add to my wishlist.   I have set up a bank account so that I can begin to add funds for the "budget", that has been approved by the financial partner (wife) and as soon as I get some parameters, I will be able to set the actual numbers for that "Approved budget"  (hehe...)  

 

Anyway, I would love to get the recommended items and a primer on how your workshop design has been improved over the years, so that I can start at a most productive place..

 

Thanks!

-Your fan, Scott

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    Scott,

     

    Welcome to element14. This sounds like a interesting project. You seem very serious about it.

     

    Some basics to have:

    Benchtop power supply

    Discrete electrical components

    Wire

    Any electrical device you throw away, keep. Harvest it for parts.

    All the common hand tools

    Power drill and Dremels

    A 3D printer is a big maybe.

    CNC router or Mill and a manual Mill (I vote mill. You have do more work with it.)

    CNC or manual Lathe

    Computers & printer

    Dry-erase board

    And an Internet connection

     

     

    Though, honestly, you do not even need half of that to get started with project.

    I would start with answering one question; what do you primarily want to make?

     

    Want to design a circuit? Use a circuit simulation program. (multisim)

    Want to make a mechanical device? Start by drawing it in 3D, and put it together virtually. (solidworks)

     

    Cabe

    http://twitter.com/Cabe_e14

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    Scott,

     

    Welcome to element14. This sounds like a interesting project. You seem very serious about it.

     

    Some basics to have:

    Benchtop power supply

    Discrete electrical components

    Wire

    Any electrical device you throw away, keep. Harvest it for parts.

    All the common hand tools

    Power drill and Dremels

    A 3D printer is a big maybe.

    CNC router or Mill and a manual Mill (I vote mill. You have do more work with it.)

    CNC or manual Lathe

    Computers & printer

    Dry-erase board

    And an Internet connection

     

     

    Though, honestly, you do not even need half of that to get started with project.

    I would start with answering one question; what do you primarily want to make?

     

    Want to design a circuit? Use a circuit simulation program. (multisim)

    Want to make a mechanical device? Start by drawing it in 3D, and put it together virtually. (solidworks)

     

    Cabe

    http://twitter.com/Cabe_e14

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    Thank you...   This is good news, as I have most of this already..   Must get the CNC and 3dPrinter, though...  I have an old plotter, I think I will try to make one or the other with it..   Way too many electrical parts lying around...  

     

    No particular projects, besides the many I am drawn to each day...  lol

     

    Thanx, will post pics as it comes together..  

     

     

    Any other ideas, please feel free to post, other may find it useful as well...

     

    -Scott