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Old 09-10-2010, 05:28 PM
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Default Build table size

For those building already, what size tables are you using, I am considering building the EAA tables but they seem a little narrow to me when working with wings etc.
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Old 09-10-2010, 05:32 PM
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Use the EAA design and build them to suite your needs, I built one that was 4x5 with a 2 inch overhang all around, if you put it on casters it makes it much more versatile.

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Old 09-10-2010, 06:44 PM
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Default Different idea

I used a hollow core door (33" x 80") as a table top on a steel frame that I welded up from from some leftover 40mm square tubing. It's on castors, and I also added a couple of full length chipboard shelves. It was a cheap solution, and the size works fine for me, but there are endless variations that you can use, and the EAA design is a popular choice.

As an aside, I ordered my kit in early Feb, so based on the time interval beteen our respective kit numbers, I figure that VAN's must be selling an average of about 10 RV12's per month. Not bad.
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Old 09-10-2010, 06:51 PM
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Check here for a picture of my benches: http://www.mykitlog.com/users/displa...=73553&row=303
I sized mine for a 4X8 sheet of plywood cut into three equal sized pieces. They have worked out very well. I put them together in various configurations depending on the task at hand.
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Old 09-10-2010, 07:08 PM
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I built two just like the EAA 1000 plans. Then I modified them with castors, an inset back rivet plate and T-nuts with long bolts so I can bolt them together as a single 4x5 or 2x10 table. So far, I wouldn't change a thing through the wings.

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Old 09-10-2010, 11:16 PM
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Default I copied

Big John's tables and am happy with the result. You get three tables from one sheet of plywood. Each of the tables is 48" by 32" and I can bolt them together either as 144" by 32" for the 'long' item construction or 96" by 48" for the fuselage, etc. Works great.

After seeing some 12 builders say that they wished that they had the ability to raise or lower their work benches, I incorporated an adjustable height feature. That was a lot of extra work and probably not worth it.

Good luck with your choice.
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Old 09-11-2010, 05:09 AM
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Default Build Tables

Our first kit was the wing kit and we took out the parts from the shipping crate, flipped the crate upside down, and put them on two saw horses...and no complaints through the build process. We built the wings on another set of saw horses; it was't rocket science.
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Old 09-11-2010, 01:08 PM
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Default no wheels

I thought about wheels as well, but decided to try these plastic things first, to see if I can just slide the workbench - works great!

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Old 09-12-2010, 10:08 PM
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Smile Table advice for Plans and Building

I layered 2 old doors together on top of 2 saw horses for my plans and parts and a few hand tools. I also used the shipping crate the first kit came in(tailcone/empenage). I bought 2 movers dollies from Menards, one for each end, bought a few 2x4's and built up the top from the shipping crate top. I then put a piece of inexpensive carpet on it to help prevent scratches. I must say this works super. Easily movable so I can reposition and work from all sides. I keep spare parts underneath in the crate part. This has been great. Also, I will either keep this for other projects or use the pieces such as the movers dollies and saw horses at a later date. I will try to attach my web page for review.
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http://www.mykitlog.com/users/displa...g=102426&row=3

Plans Table from Doors:
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Old 09-13-2010, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by E. D. Eliot View Post

After seeing some 12 builders say that they wished that they had the ability to raise or lower their work benches, I incorporated an adjustable height feature. That was a lot of extra work and probably not worth it.
I'm curious how you did the adjustable height modification. Any photos? Also, is most of the bench work on a RV-12 done in a sitting or standing position? Maybe it depends on the builder, but my feet don't do well standing for hours on end. I'm really trying to decide what table height is best for me.
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