- 1. Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Ken Landaiche <ken.landaiche@dlcc.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:10:38 -0800
- It seems to be time for the annual workbench discussion, so I'll start it off. I know from previous threads that bench heights ought to be about elbow level for general work, with some sections at lo
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- 2. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: jniolon@uss.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:56 -0400 (EDT)
- I know you want a substantial bench but you haven't mentioned I noticed the other day in Home Depot that Simpson who makes the stong-tie construction plates, rafter ties etc... they have a set of wor
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00132.html (9,251 bytes)
- 3. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Ken Landaiche <ken.landaiche@dlcc.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 11:46:23 -0800
- Are you suggesting putting the tool cabinets under the workbench? I hadn't thought of that, leaning as I was toward taking up a little of the bench top area and having the tools at easy height. What
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00133.html (8,581 bytes)
- 4. Re[2]: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: jniolon@uss.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:01 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes, under the bench... if you want to see the ultimate...check out the ultimate garage. and I think it's www.ultimategarage.com. this is for the highdollar porsche boys but the ideas are nice. I've
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00134.html (9,378 bytes)
- 5. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Lin, Gary" <Gary.Lin@wang.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 17:25:20 -0500
- I prefer to have the tool chests / cabinets on their own shelf away from the bench. If they're at waist height, easier to reach. Plus they can be left open while working. I put power tool cases, boxe
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00137.html (9,025 bytes)
- 6. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:46:42 -0800
- From: jniolon@uss.com [mailto:jniolon@uss.com] I noticed the other day in Home Depot that Simpson who makes the stong-tie construction plates, rafter ties etc... they have a set of workbench plans us
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00138.html (9,270 bytes)
- 7. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: cak@dimebank.com (Chris Kantarjiev)
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:00:10 -0800
- I believe that galvanized steel would be much cheaper (go to a HVAC place) and equally servicable. That's what I plan to use when I build my new bench.
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00139.html (7,773 bytes)
- 8. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: LRuggi2635@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:29:47 EST
- I've used these gizmos to build shelf units and I'm very happy with the results-- easy construction, etc. Make sure you have a sturdy powered screwdriver, each connector has provisions for ~ 8 screws
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00142.html (7,816 bytes)
- 9. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Derek Harling <derek.lola@sympatico.ca>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:55:13 -0500
- Based on one year's experience galvanized steel is OK. I haven't dropped any cyl blocks on it yet but otherwise OK. Due to lack of time I went to Sears and bought couple of their galv topped benches.
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00143.html (8,258 bytes)
- 10. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: george_mcewen@juno.com (George E. McEweb)
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:00:18 -0500
- Has anyone had experience with the new recycled plastic that is made to look like boards. It looks promising to me when I look at benchs/picnic tables, etc. made of it. How does cost and durablity fi
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00166.html (7,757 bytes)
- 11. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Ken Landaiche <ken.landaiche@dlcc.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 15:14:16 -0800
- I have seen two different materials, probably the products of two different manufacturers. They have no structural strength and would sag unless closely braced. On the other hand, they don't splinter
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00167.html (8,246 bytes)
- 12. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Ronald G. Trimmer" <trimmerr@icon-stl.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:52:18 -0600
- I put locking casters on mine. Works handy as a scaffle. I used cat litter boxes for drawers. On the two ends without drawers, I used 1/4" plywood. I drilled holes in the plywood so I could put in pe
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- 13. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 20:39:23 -0600
- Hold the phone. On "This Old House" and/or "Hometime" they used boards made from recycled pop bottles for DECKS. This couldn't be done with a material having "no structural strength". I was thinking
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00171.html (8,815 bytes)
- 14. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: Ken Landaiche <ken.landaiche@dlcc.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 10:01:16 -0800
- All right, it has _some_ structural strength! But a deck with joists on 16 inch centers would show sagging pretty soon. Using them as the face boards in a fence would be perfect since they would hang
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00177.html (8,633 bytes)
- 15. FW: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Nase" <bugi1960@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 13:16:21 -0400
- I finally cleared the garage out of 15 years of stuff to get some sheetrock put up. When that's done I hope to keep wallspace for a 5 or 6' long workbench. (Been working on cars using the floor as my
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- 16. Re: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 15:22:41 -0500
- I will assume you can design & construct something sturdy for the For the top consider a replaceable hardboard (aka masonite) surface. Another idea is to get a reject kitchen counter. Eric Russell ST
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- 17. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:52:11 -0700
- Consider a top surface you can replace. Jack Anyone have good plans to use that can be modified to fit in my space? I need it to be substantial enough to attach a vise and take an occasional beating.
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00011.html (6,393 bytes)
- 18. RE: Workbench plans (score: 1)
- Author: "Kent Sullivan" <kentsu@corvairkid.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 17:32:00 -0700
- Yes, I second or third that recommendation. Also consider angle iron for the exposed lips/edges. Really helps keep the top surface and supports in good shape. Also gives you a good surface on which t
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00018.html (7,375 bytes)
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