Work Area almost complete

[coffee]

This has actually taken me longer to complete than I originally thought. After my great Ryzen build I retired my older firewall / fileserver/web development server and replaced it with my older surfing box. Then I made the server rack to house all this and have it centrally located. Didnt realize all the cables I had to rerun and such.

Below is a pic of my server rack I built. I know I have previously posted it in another thread but this is more of a complete look overall.

Top computer - My ryzen 1800 with RX480 video card and hotswap drives.
Second down - My AMD x6 core running ubuntu server, shorewall firewall, Apache2, NFS, dhcp.
Third down - My Home Theater reciever
Bottom level - On the left is a UPS for the ubuntu server. Next to that is my cable modem. Then I have a external Raid5 box for backups.

Im using this recently bought KVM switch to switch back and fourth between the server and my top box. Mostly I just ssh into the server now but wanted that capability in case of reboots or hardware work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YCUDMU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The KVM switch works great. Just had to turn off emulation for the mouse and keyboard and it does a great job for two HDMI connected video cards and USB keyboard and mouse. I do recomend it.

Now, I have to clean up the workbench off to the right that is not in the picture. I am going to use the freed up space to install a shelf to hold my P/S, Hot Air Station, and Meters. Still thinking on how to get the Oscilloscope off the desktop somehow.

This all came about because I was running out of storage room and was building up a lot of hardware junk. So, I took it in small steps beginning with the new cabinets I made. Then the addition of an other workbench and finally so far my server rack.

Its been a lot of work. Thankfully, I have entered a slow time now that the good weather has started to arrive. So, I have had extra time to get this project completed.

Here is a pic of my first time cabinet making and installation:

cabinets where made last fall before the weather got really bad.

HINT: Do all cutting outside. Otherwise your going to end up cleaning out the garage!

Simple cabinets with 3/4 inch particle board and 1x2 finish wood.

Below is my workbench before any improvements. Showing is my retired server and the "Shelf that takes up too much room" - lol

Thats about it. Now everything is getting cleaned up and properly put as it should have been done from the beginning. However, When I started my little business I didnt really think I needed a lot of room. Well, I quickly out grew what room I had and needed to expand.

Thanx for reading,

coffee

 

[GTP]

Very nice setup! Gonna be a pain moving it all when you clad the inner walls!

 

[coffee]

Very nice setup! Gonna be a pain moving it all when you clad the inner walls!

I know.

Thought about doing that first and then I realized I would have to run power outlets and network cables to the other walls. So, I concentrated on just getting the shop in order. Oh well. That will be a project for another day/year. lol...

 

[Altster]

Looking good, my friend.

 

[frase]

Simply awesome well done

 

[jr866gooner]

This has actually taken me longer to complete than I originally thought. After my great Ryzen build I retired my older firewall / fileserver/web development server and replaced it with my older surfing box. Then I made the server rack to house all this and have it centrally located. Didnt realize all the cables I had to rerun and such.

Below is a pic of my server rack I built. I know I have previously posted it in another thread but this is more of a complete look overall.

Top computer - My ryzen 1800 with RX480 video card and hotswap drives.
Second down - My AMD x6 core running ubuntu server, shorewall firewall, Apache2, NFS, dhcp.
Third down - My Home Theater reciever
Bottom level - On the left is a UPS for the ubuntu server. Next to that is my cable modem. Then I have a external Raid5 box for backups.

Im using this recently bought KVM switch to switch back and fourth between the server and my top box. Mostly I just ssh into the server now but wanted that capability in case of reboots or hardware work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YCUDMU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The KVM switch works great. Just had to turn off emulation for the mouse and keyboard and it does a great job for two HDMI connected video cards and USB keyboard and mouse. I do recomend it.

Now, I have to clean up the workbench off to the right that is not in the picture. I am going to use the freed up space to install a shelf to hold my P/S, Hot Air Station, and Meters. Still thinking on how to get the Oscilloscope off the desktop somehow.

This all came about because I was running out of storage room and was building up a lot of hardware junk. So, I took it in small steps beginning with the new cabinets I made. Then the addition of an other workbench and finally so far my server rack.

Its been a lot of work. Thankfully, I have entered a slow time now that the good weather has started to arrive. So, I have had extra time to get this project completed.

Here is a pic of my first time cabinet making and installation:

cabinets where made last fall before the weather got really bad.

HINT: Do all cutting outside. Otherwise your going to end up cleaning out the garage!

Simple cabinets with 3/4 inch particle board and 1x2 finish wood.

Below is my workbench before any improvements. Showing is my retired server and the "Shelf that takes up too much room" - lol

Thats about it. Now everything is getting cleaned up and properly put as it should have been done from the beginning. However, When I started my little business I didnt really think I needed a lot of room. Well, I quickly out grew what room I had and needed to expand.

Thanx for reading,

coffee

I'm jealous! Would love a setup like This!!

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[coffee]

Thanks @jr866gooner

I do not let locals see my shop because it could invite things like robbery. So, I display it here instead. So, Your comment means a lot to me. Probably much more than the average poster.

When you start a project like this just do it in baby steps. Keep every scrap wood you end up with. I stack them in the garage. Its amazing how you tend to use them for further projects down the road.

Everyone says "You should dry wall the shop. Its not that expensive to do". But if I drywall it then I would have to run electrical to all the walls. So, It does get expensive.

 

[frase]

Lol since I have moved location - mine is a small fold-able table from local hardware store in the Garage. Is only temporary, gets the job done. I don't have clients here either.

I do have a billiards table and arcade system though

So envious of your setup coffee, ....one day.

 

[overburnz]

very nice you're doing it all by yourself? that's a big no-no for me as i don't possess that kind of skills lol i don't even like to paint walls let alone build cabinets lolol (the only ones i built where from ikea )

 

[coffee]

very nice you're doing it all by yourself? that's a big no-no for me as i don't possess that kind of skills lol i don't even like to paint walls let alone build cabinets lolol (the only ones i built where from ikea )

Yep. Just me. I have built everything in the shop (basement) even my workbenches. My first work bench was built from scratch and my second one that I use as a main desk was a kit from Harbor Freight.

I didnt have the skills either really but if you want something bad enough you can do it.

 

[Diggs]

Just a thought for others - I keep an inexpensive white sheet doubled over on my "hardware" bench. Keeps scratches off of customer's equipment (especially laptops) and I can see if anything drops out of a computer while I'm working on it and that all the screws are back inside when done (sheepish grin...).

 

[coffee]

Just a thought for others - I keep an inexpensive white sheet doubled over on my "hardware" bench. Keeps scratches off of customer's equipment (especially laptops) and I can see if anything drops out of a computer while I'm working on it and that all the screws are back inside when done (sheepish grin...).

Great idea. I have a 95x60 sheet of blackout cloth that I used for a big screen and projector. A while back I disassembled the screen as I no longer use the projector and I might cover the bench with a part of it.

Just finished making a shelf for my P/S, Hotair workstation, Meter and some other supplies to sit on. I made this to get them off the bench to increase my work room. Ill post a pic of it later today when I get time.

Nice idea.

 

[Marcus Jones]

Looks great! Well done