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post Dec 21 2012, 01:00 AM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Dec 20 2012, 11:36 AM) *

I was going to sugget the hollow metal door also - Good suggestion Gint ;-);-)
They work good for welding (magnets stick to them), and they are predrilled for hinges.
Screw the hinges to the wall, and your work bench can fold flat against the wall. just add folding legs.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) That is golden I have a two car garage but the wife will want it back sooner then later so this is a perfect solution for me. Happy wife happy wife, but she's cool she buys me tools to work on the teener!
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post Dec 21 2012, 01:17 AM
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I covered mine with cheap laminate flooring from home depot over top of 2x6's. Good and sturdy, easy to fix.
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post Dec 21 2012, 10:17 AM
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i did exactly the same.

besides i poured this one (in the background):

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another one:

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post Dec 21 2012, 10:31 AM
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post Dec 21 2012, 10:48 AM
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I am with scotty on the freebies. I found some great parts just left behind in an old churchyard. I built a great work bench last summer with it. It's going to be great because you can just flip the top up and store all kinds of stuff in it, once I figure out how to get it unsealed that is. I also need to add a lower frame to bring the height up.


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post Dec 21 2012, 10:56 AM
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Here's a PORTABLE HEAVY TABLE WORK BENCH 4' X 4' that I made out of 2x4's, 2x6's and white pre cut Laminate Partical boards 2ft x 4ft. The legs on one side only are cut shorter then the legs on the other side so that caster wheels can level and support the table. By lifting the opposite side it can be rolled around to any where you are working at. Also made several 2ft x8ft wall mounted benches using the white Laminated particle boards. They pretty tuff and reflect light plus easy to clean and not that expensive.

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post Dec 21 2012, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(balljoint @ Dec 21 2012, 09:48 AM) *

I am with scotty on the freebies. I found some great parts just left behind in an old churchyard. I built a great work bench last summer with it. It's going to be great because you can just flip the top up and store all kinds of stuff in it, once I figure out how to get it unsealed that is. I also need to add a lower frame to bring the height up.


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post Dec 21 2012, 11:26 AM
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i went to our local factory 2nd's building supply/junk store and got a kitchen countertop for $20-patern was jacked up, but works great/ i have 12' of counter top and another 4' of 3/8" steel plate
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post Dec 21 2012, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(MDG @ Dec 20 2012, 05:20 PM) *

QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 20 2012, 05:38 PM) *

If you want to do a little elbow work, go to a local cabinet maker, get his scraps. Usually they are glad to get rid of them. Using a taable saw or planer, smooth down both edges ( most of the time they are goos to go ) and glue up. Finsh cut and top coat. That's all this butcher block I'm giving my parents for Christmas is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Freebies and elbow grease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Offset each strip by 50% and you can make as large a top as you want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Nice job! That looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)


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post Dec 21 2012, 12:13 PM
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Let's see, where are you from again? Good, now I know never to go anywhere near there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Yes!

See, Dave - I told you that would work.
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post Dec 21 2012, 05:11 PM
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All I can add to all the good ideas above is to say that it's nice to have both metal and wood tops, depending on the project. If you only have room for one bench, you might consider covering half with metal.

Now, the real reason for my post is to say how much I admire the discipline of the guys posting pics of the clean benches. I have two 3' x 6' benches and I frequently find myself hunched over working on the shop floor because both benches are covered in junk. I'm too embarrassed to post a picture.
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post Dec 21 2012, 05:31 PM
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Eh... mine has crap on it all the time. Might as well post a pic.

You guys wanna see the 10' ... desk I have in my garage also?
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post Dec 21 2012, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(balljoint @ Dec 21 2012, 11:48 AM) *

I am with scotty on the freebies. I found some great parts just left behind in an old churchyard. I built a great work bench last summer with it. It's going to be great because you can just flip the top up and store all kinds of stuff in it, once I figure out how to get it unsealed that is. I also need to add a lower frame to bring the height up.


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QUOTE(struckn @ Dec 21 2012, 11:56 AM) *

Here's a PORTABLE HEAVY TABLE WORK BENCH 4' X 4' that I made out of 2x4's, 2x6's and white pre cut Laminate Partical boards 2ft x 4ft. The legs on one side only are cut shorter then the legs on the other side so that caster wheels can level and support the table. By lifting the opposite side it can be rolled around to any where you are working at. Also made several 2ft x8ft wall mounted benches using the white Laminated particle boards. They pretty tuff and reflect light plus easy to clean and not that expensive.

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Is that an f4u?? Super cool!

Extra points if you built it and it wasn't an arf!
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post Dec 22 2012, 11:17 AM
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post Dec 22 2012, 04:01 PM
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Eh... mine has crap on it all the time. Might as well post a pic.


You mean like this: (its sort of a where's waldo for 914 parts ;-)

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post Dec 22 2012, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE(rwilner @ Dec 21 2012, 06:30 PM) *

QUOTE(struckn @ Dec 21 2012, 11:56 AM) *

Here's a PORTABLE HEAVY TABLE WORK BENCH 4' X 4' that I made out of 2x4's, 2x6's and white pre cut Laminate Partical boards 2ft x 4ft. The legs on one side only are cut shorter then the legs on the other side so that caster wheels can level and support the table. By lifting the opposite side it can be rolled around to any where you are working at. Also made several 2ft x8ft wall mounted benches using the white Laminated particle boards. They pretty tuff and reflect light plus easy to clean and not that expensive.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1210.photobucket.com-13764-1356108963.1.jpg)


Is that an f4u?? Super cool!

Extra points if you built it and it wasn't an arf!


Thanks...Not a Corsair, it's a AT-6 Texan Mid West Kit, 80" wing and yes I'm a builder flyer for 20+ years.
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post Dec 23 2012, 12:16 PM
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You can find great ideas here. http://www.garagejournal.com/
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