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04-01-2013, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Dimpler
Here is a picture of my work tables with the DRDT-2 Dimpler mounted between the tables, on a submerged platform  . This is working out really well so far and keeps everything low enough to be at a comfortable work height. No need to stand on a stools for leverage.
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04-01-2013, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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04-01-2013, 07:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
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Looks very sturdy; but, eventually you will have some very large pieces which need to be pushed deep into the "C", and it looks like the legs of your bench won't allow that.
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04-02-2013, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Thanks for the advance warning. I guess I can extend the submerged platform forward when I get to the big pieces.
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04-02-2013, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
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Just raise the C frame up so the stock rests on top of the table. Or is it already that way? Maybe the angle of the photo fooled me, it looked like the stock had to go under the table.
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04-03-2013, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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The top of the table surface is level with the dimpler dies, so the stock rests on the table.
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04-03-2013, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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good idea
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Originally Posted by DragonflyAero
The top of the table surface is level with the dimpler dies, so the stock rests on the table.
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Man, I cant believe I went through the trouble of building a short table for my dimpler to match the height of the worktables. That simple piece of 2x4 screwed into the table legs is the way to go. |
04-03-2013, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Plano, TX
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I built a similar table and working on large sheets I would like to have moved the dimpler farther back. With the current setup you have nothing supporting a large sheet if you are dimpling the edge. Maybe add some more mounting holes father back for those big sheets.
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04-03-2013, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: 45G, Brighton, MI
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I don't have room for a dedicated dimpling table, so I just set my DRDT-2 on the workbench and clamp the front lugs to the edge. I built a couple of portable platforms out of surplus flooring to raise large sheets up to the dies. It takes about 5 minutes to set up, and it's a good incentive to clear the other tools off the bench.  The front edge of the inboard sides of the platforms are tapered to match the taper on the DRDT. When not in use, I store the diimpler and platforms in a corner of the shop.
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