New to build a RV-12 Michigan

[music1]

Just wanted to say hello am in Michigan and going to order a RV 12 and start building how big should you make a workbench for this project?

[Mike S]

Paul, welcome to the good ship VAF.

I cant help with the answer to your question, but I am pretty sure someone will get in here with the info.

Good to have you aboard.

[MartySantic]

Paul,

My workbench top is 36" x 8' and is 34" high. It has worked very well for the RV-12. See the very beginning of my blog for pictures.

Many have built the EAA standard workbench.

http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/w...l/worktabl.htm


Have FUN! There is a wealth of information in the VAF forums.

[JBPILOT]

I bought 2 - 36" by 6' folding leg tables and put them end to end. They worked well for the wings. I also used them for the fuse and tail assembly. You need that much length, I feel. Some have used saw horses. Since the metal is fairly thin, I liked the idea of 2 table covered with old bed sheets for a little softness.

John Bender

[Tony_T]

Hi Music1,

Regarding your question about a workbench; I made a roll-away style table 42" W X 8' L X 30" high. It has storage on a lower shelf for big items like skins. The table is big, but so are the wings.



There are more pictures of the table design and in action in my picture galleries below.

Tony

[BigJohn]

Hi Paul,

Welcome to the forums. You will find them invaluble. Here's a link to info on my work benches, and the beginning of my build log.

http://www.mykitlog.com/users/displa...g=73553&row=83

John

[pat]

Paul, welcome to the site! Its invaluable as you know im sure. The EAA tables work great. In addition I have used two saw horses with a sheet a plywood then a sheet of drywall ontop. works great for scribbling notes, drawing figures whatever then when its worked over good just turn over and start again.

[RudiGreyling]

EAA is good but you can do better...see here in the archives:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ead.php?t=1624

Rudi

[Mich48041]

The table top needs to have an overhang to clamp to. Size is a matter of personal preference. There is no right or wrong. My table is about 40 inches x 12 feet. A shelf underneath is handy for tools. I use another smaller bench for the dirty work. I live in Michigan too, about an hour away from Flint. You are welcome to come and see my project. Send me a private message for my address and phone number.
Joe

[WeezyRV12]

I prefer 2 smaller tables to 1 big long one, but its personal preference.
Good luck!!