# The Workshop **URL:** https://fireball.discourse.group/c/the-workshop/6.md [Latest](https://fireball.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fireball.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://fireball.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the The Workshop category](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/about-the-the-workshop-category/23)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Filmmaker](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Filmmaker)\ **Replies:** 0
This is all about our workshop and yours! Shop layouts, custom benches & cabinets, and your big projects belong here. Ask questions or just show off! Keep conversations relevant and be nice to one another. --- ## [Fixture Rail Inset in Concrete](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-rail-inset-in-concrete/4378)
**Author:** [@NTullis](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/NTullis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-rail-inset-in-concrete/4378 "2026-08-03T01:17:34Z")
Hey guys - Looking for some advice on an idea for my company’s new shop layout. We are a canopy manufacturer and currently build our product on the ground. We have steel angle anchored into our floor at 90 degree angles… --- ## [How to Make a Star Wars Door](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-a-star-wars-door/91)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Jason](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Jason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-to-make-a-star-wars-door/91 "2026-07-26T22:07:09Z")
A Sci Fi spaceship office is incomplete without matching, hissing Sci Fi blast doors. And making real metal blast doors might be a bit excessive (also too heavy). The next best option is to make some out of plywood a… --- ## [Best budget manual tubing roller?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/best-budget-manual-tubing-roller/4317)
**Author:** [@jeremy11](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/jeremy11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/best-budget-manual-tubing-roller/4317 "2026-06-02T23:17:31Z")
We’ve got a bunch of tubing rolling coming up - 1" sch 40 pipe rolled into 5’ diameter complete circles, plus some spiral stair handrail. We’re using the old HF tube roller, and its working but not very durable and take… --- ## [Fixture Table For Woodworking?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-table-for-woodworking/4300)
**Author:** [@Nate\_Manchester](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Nate_Manchester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-table-for-woodworking/4300 "2026-05-14T23:52:13Z")
Hi, I’m primarily a woodworker, but I also do metal work, and I had an idea I wanted to run by you. Have you ever considered offering a thin, flexible magnetic overlay (similar to a fridge magnet) that could lay on top… --- ## [Using fixture table to make a bender](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/using-fixture-table-to-make-a-bender/4282)
**Author:** [@Juskos](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Juskos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/using-fixture-table-to-make-a-bender/4282 "2026-05-04T09:12:43Z")
Its not quite done yet, I still need to figure out how I’m going to turn it and what is the best way to release the tube. Any ideas? I plan to bend 1.25"OD aluminum and was going to just put a long arm to turn it, if it … --- ## [VFD setup made easy](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/vfd-setup-made-easy/4201)
**Author:** [@Juskos](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Juskos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/vfd-setup-made-easy/4201 "2026-03-15T16:09:22Z")
I have seven variable frequency drives in my shop converting 220 volt single phase power into three phase for my mill and other tools. I used to spend an hour or more getting each one working properly, but recently start… --- ## [Truck bed toolboxes!](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/truck-bed-toolboxes/2570)
**Author:** [@Gringo.Ironworks](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Gringo.Ironworks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/truck-bed-toolboxes/2570 "2025-11-28T15:48:44Z")
You see these on Craigslist and Facebook all the time. I did some trading for these, handy space savers , and you can not overload them! It was quite the ordeal getting those under there, its amazing what a fella can acc… --- ## [8.5’x22’ Trailer Build](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/8-5-x22-trailer-build/3675)
**Author:** [@IronTrailFabrication](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/IronTrailFabrication)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/8-5-x22-trailer-build/3675 "2025-06-28T02:03:19Z")
I’m going to be designing and building a 8.5’x22’ off-road enclosed trailer and had a couple of questions for this group. Ive put a couple standard bumper pull trailers before and a 32’ gooseneck as well, however it was… --- ## [Flammable / Explosive Gas Storage / Access](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/flammable-explosive-gas-storage-access/3625)
**Author:** [@wheelz](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/wheelz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/flammable-explosive-gas-storage-access/3625 "2025-05-30T12:15:04Z")
I had thought about this a bit with a future pole barn workshop that I have in mind when I can do it. However, this is also applicable to a propane generator shed with my house. Initially it seemed like it would be best … --- ## [Round Here Somewhere - a grinding disc housing option](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/round-here-somewhere-a-grinding-disc-housing-option/3590)
**Author:** [@AfreakanHobbyist](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/AfreakanHobbyist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/round-here-somewhere-a-grinding-disc-housing-option/3590 "2025-05-05T18:54:21Z")
Fireball have stepped up and done a service to the fabrication / meatalwork / welding world - sharing their hard work extracting information and making comparison on grinding discs. So I’m inspired to do similar and sha… --- ## [Welding Cart Tool Storage](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/welding-cart-tool-storage/3466)
**Author:** [@nekramp](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/nekramp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/welding-cart-tool-storage/3466 "2025-04-25T05:18:19Z")
Just a few pictures of the tool cart stand I built for my new fixture table --- ## [Metal dust collection - how critical for safety?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/metal-dust-collection-how-critical-for-safety/2920)
**Author:** [@Charles\_LearningMore](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Charles_LearningMore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/metal-dust-collection-how-critical-for-safety/2920 "2025-01-09T17:41:32Z")
How critical is (metal) dust collection in a shop? Alec Steele has a dedicated room for metal grinding. On his channel, Neil Pask has started wearing one of the masks with respirator mounted on his back. He has a dedicat… --- ## [Could beams be a more generally useful fixturing fundamental?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/could-beams-be-a-more-generally-useful-fixturing-fundamental/2790)
**Author:** [@AfreakanHobbyist](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/AfreakanHobbyist)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/could-beams-be-a-more-generally-useful-fixturing-fundamental/2790 "2024-12-20T02:58:30Z")
Fabrication is incredibly simplified by having a big flat plane that we call a fixture table, to reference; rely on for ridgidity; build tooling onto. But we know that a whole table isn’t always necessary; that some shop… --- ## [Fixture organization](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-organization/2426)
**Author:** [@Gringo.Ironworks](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Gringo.Ironworks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/fixture-organization/2426 "2024-12-18T18:45:06Z")
I’ld be interested to see everyone’s examples at fixture storage. What works, what doesn’t. I’ve seen Jason’s cart and seems like a good concept , but it’s always all cluttered up in the videos :joy:. When I get back to … --- ## [Advice on sq tube arc-er (roller / bender)](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/advice-on-sq-tube-arc-er-roller-bender/2975)
**Author:** [@AfreakanHobbyist](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/AfreakanHobbyist)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/advice-on-sq-tube-arc-er-roller-bender/2975 "2024-12-05T21:48:52Z")
I’m likely to be building 20 dining table bases that have a radius’d (arc / circle segment) part in the weldment. And i don’t currently have a tube roller. I’ve usually built my own tooling like this. So the one thing i’… --- ## [New but very satisfied customer!](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/new-but-very-satisfied-customer/2608)
**Author:** [@KCrawley](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/KCrawley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/new-but-very-satisfied-customer/2608 "2024-05-11T08:37:27Z")
I will say that even with some shipping issues and damage, these tools are worth the wait no matter how long it takes! I’ve already been using the ones that made it for the last few projects and I’m blown away with how… --- ## [Steel Organization](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/steel-organization/2287)
**Author:** [@Portageecustoms](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Portageecustoms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/steel-organization/2287 "2024-02-22T05:19:16Z")
With the price of steel these days i feel very inclined to hold onto every piece until im sure im done with it. Unfortunately the climate here means keeping material outdoors means rust everywhere. This is on a 8’ by 4’ … --- ## [Hex Key Holder...Holder Update](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hex-key-holder-holder-update/1887)
**Author:** [@Footlongfeet](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Footlongfeet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 5:35am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hex-key-holder-holder-update/1887 "2024-01-20T05:35:22Z")
Well life got in the way and it took longer to post an update, but here it is! Back in mid August I showed the first full prototype of a 3D printable, pegboard mount for the original hex key holder that Fireball make… --- ## [Storage Room Upgrade With Levracks](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/storage-room-upgrade-with-levracks/1612)
**Author:** [@Preston\_M](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Preston_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/storage-room-upgrade-with-levracks/1612 "2023-12-05T17:06:14Z")
Our storage room is getting a huge upgrade! We are cleaning out and organizing our storage and installing Levracks. Follow along and see how in turned out! Parts 1 and 2 are live! Part 1: Part 2: … --- ## [Working Principles for my Proposed Workshop](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/working-principles-for-my-proposed-workshop/1125)
**Author:** [@AfreakanHobbyist](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/AfreakanHobbyist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/working-principles-for-my-proposed-workshop/1125 "2023-10-01T16:47:32Z")
I’m in the position that i might get to set up my first workshop away from home. Don’t want to burn through this opportunity, so i’ve put in too much time considering principles of function of a workshop space. To maybe… --- ## [Waterjet & Shop Cleanliness](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/waterjet-shop-cleanliness/1300)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Panzone](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Dan_Panzone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:26am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/waterjet-shop-cleanliness/1300 "2023-09-28T03:26:24Z")
Hey Jason, I’m curious about cleanliness in your shop with the Waterjet? I just bought a used 4x4 flow and am struggling with the choice of putting it inside or outside under a canopy. I’m a cnc machine shop mostly and t… --- ## [How did we come up with the sci fi concept office?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-did-we-come-up-with-the-sci-fi-concept-office/90)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Filmmaker](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Filmmaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-did-we-come-up-with-the-sci-fi-concept-office/90 "2023-08-22T17:59:38Z")
EDIT: While updating our Director’s Cut for YouTube, I came across a video of Jason & myself in some…suits (it was 90 degrees in the shop during this shoot- pre AC!). I created a VFX comparison for you all to laugh like… --- ## [Hex Key Holder...Holder](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hex-key-holder-holder/1237)
**Author:** [@Footlongfeet](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Footlongfeet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hex-key-holder-holder/1237 "2023-08-16T00:30:20Z")
I decided to learn Fusion360 and needed a starter project, so I decided to design a pegboard holder for the hex key holder that I recently got. I’m really happy with how it turned out. I’m sure there are some ineffic… --- ## [Drill bit organization](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148)
**Author:** [@NickJ](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/NickJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 10:13am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148 "2023-07-22T10:13:18Z")
What is everyone using to organize random assortments drill bits? Not drill indexes, I’m talking a junk drawer of random bits that are still good to use. It seems over the years I buy several specific size bits for a j… --- ## [Grinding Disc Rack](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/grinding-disc-rack/1066)
**Author:** [@Portageecustoms](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Portageecustoms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:39am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/grinding-disc-rack/1066 "2023-07-20T05:39:39Z")
I got tired of all my grinding discs being in a Drawer. This swing Arm allows me to Now quickly swap discs, and clearly see how many i have left. I kinda went crazy and made a spot for all the basic fab tools. The pen, s… --- ## [What Shop Lights do you Use?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-shop-lights-do-you-use/31)
**Author:** [@Preston\_M](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Preston_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 2:27am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-shop-lights-do-you-use/31 "2023-07-15T02:27:32Z")
People have asked what lights we use in the shop. It’s actually pretty bright in here, clocking in an average of 350 footcandles from the lights 30 feet above. (here is a reference chart showing how many footcandles man… --- ## [What Are Your Favorite Science Fiction Rooms? VIDEO INSIDE](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-are-your-favorite-science-fiction-rooms-video-inside/984)
**Author:** [@Preston\_M](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Preston_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-are-your-favorite-science-fiction-rooms-video-inside/984 "2023-07-10T21:22:25Z")
Jason and Wyatt are getting close to finishing the stairs for our SciFi Office! Over the the last two years, Jason has asked our media team to help him find inspiration for every facet of the office from the doors, to th… --- ## [The Light Fixture Is Almost Complete!](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/the-light-fixture-is-almost-complete/186)
**Author:** [@Preston\_M](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Preston_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/the-light-fixture-is-almost-complete/186 "2023-05-17T21:55:07Z")
Jason and Wyatt are nearly finished installing the Sci Fi Office ceiling light fixture! Just a few more components and it will be finished! Stay tuned to see the final results in one of our next videos! Leave any questi… --- ## [How We Built the Sci Fi Office MEGA-THREAD](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-we-built-the-sci-fi-office-mega-thread/86)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Filmmaker](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Filmmaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/how-we-built-the-sci-fi-office-mega-thread/86 "2023-04-25T15:31:40Z")
Hey everybody, As many of you know, we have embarked on the years long journey of building one of the coolest office spaces ever made. What started as a dream has become a reality over time, and this is the mega-thread … [Next page](https://fireball.discourse.group/c/the-workshop/6.md?page=1)