RudiGreyling
Well Known Member
Hi Guys,
While waiting for my kit to arrive, I had to build a work table or 2.
I used the standard EAA Chapter 1000 Work Table (www Link) as a guideline, and improved on it for my use.
I required 2 storage surfaces and it had to be lighter, bigger and simpler to constuct than the standard EAA table.
In addition my table needs to be 'mobile', since I need to roll it away at night, next to the wall. This way when I need it I can roll it into the center of the garage have access to all 4 sides, and at night just roll it out of the way again.
Lastly the table top had to have a +/-2" overhang on the side all the way around, in order to be able to clamp things down to the table using ordinary G-clamps.
I also had to draw and plan it, since we use metric dimensions on this side of the world, and the standard wood sizes here is not the same as in the USA.
Anycase, since I had to do all that planning and drawing, I thought it good to post for you guys.
I made 2, one for a nice flat surface and another for drilling into.
Here is the bigger Plan and dimensions
Most of the beams are (77x44mm or 3" x 1 3/4")
Just be sure to use woodglue in addition to 2 screws at each wood joint, since the glue gives it most of the strength, and the screws ensure it does not start tearing appart.
Use it..abuse it..and improve on my ideas! Enjoy!!!
Kind Regards
Rudi
While waiting for my kit to arrive, I had to build a work table or 2.
I used the standard EAA Chapter 1000 Work Table (www Link) as a guideline, and improved on it for my use.
I required 2 storage surfaces and it had to be lighter, bigger and simpler to constuct than the standard EAA table.
In addition my table needs to be 'mobile', since I need to roll it away at night, next to the wall. This way when I need it I can roll it into the center of the garage have access to all 4 sides, and at night just roll it out of the way again.
Lastly the table top had to have a +/-2" overhang on the side all the way around, in order to be able to clamp things down to the table using ordinary G-clamps.
I also had to draw and plan it, since we use metric dimensions on this side of the world, and the standard wood sizes here is not the same as in the USA.
Anycase, since I had to do all that planning and drawing, I thought it good to post for you guys.
I made 2, one for a nice flat surface and another for drilling into.
Here is the bigger Plan and dimensions
Most of the beams are (77x44mm or 3" x 1 3/4")
Just be sure to use woodglue in addition to 2 screws at each wood joint, since the glue gives it most of the strength, and the screws ensure it does not start tearing appart.
Use it..abuse it..and improve on my ideas! Enjoy!!!
Kind Regards
Rudi
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