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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 16, 2016 18:32:28 GMT -5
I just got my new workbench put together. Solid 8ft long 1.75" thick bamboo top and 3" steel legs. Unbelievably heavy and does not budge. Made to hold 3,000 pounds. Only one problem, I cant stand the thought of scratching it. I am working on getting a second one already. adjustable height legs and leveling pads too      Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 16, 2016 19:38:53 GMT -5
Good heavens! THAT is so GUCCI! I want..........
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Post by Pat on Oct 16, 2016 20:32:52 GMT -5
A local company was giving those engineering desks away since the company was shutting down. A carving friend got one and loves it. Uses it all the time. Looks great with a few scratches and marks. Yours will, too!!
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Post by orrum on Oct 16, 2016 20:34:05 GMT -5
Me want 2 Tela!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 16, 2016 21:02:17 GMT -5
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Post by barclay on Oct 16, 2016 21:30:21 GMT -5
Drool drool.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 16, 2016 21:49:04 GMT -5
That's really nice. Will it fit down your stairs?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2016 22:11:08 GMT -5
Super nice. Scratch it!
Didya get the gladiator stool?
Rob its KD so it gets assembled in the basement.
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Post by quartz on Oct 16, 2016 22:14:56 GMT -5
Man, that's some workbench, near too nice.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 6:52:23 GMT -5
That's really nice. Will it fit down your stairs? Needs to be taken apart to move. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to arrange things. I have been doing my silver work in the garage all summer but need to move it inside soon so that might be what the bench gets used for. Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 6:59:35 GMT -5
Man, that's some workbench, near too nice. Thanks! I am working on getting a piece of Lexan cut to cover and protect the top. Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 7:05:56 GMT -5
I am sure jamesp could whip up one of these in about an hour without even going shopping. welded tubing frame and bamboo top right up your alley James. Chuck |
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Post by jamesp on Oct 17, 2016 8:00:22 GMT -5
I am sure jamesp could whip up one of these in about an hour without even going shopping. welded tubing frame and bamboo top right up your alley James. Chuck I would share your concern about breaking it in. She's a beauty. That first scratch and ouch. But that is what it is made for. Might as well put it to work. Steal the Ms.' table clothe ?? PS How much does it weigh ? |
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Post by orrum on Oct 17, 2016 9:25:00 GMT -5
Chuck silver smithing needs extremely aggressive ventilation if you do it inside.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 17, 2016 9:38:17 GMT -5
NICE!! If your going to have a bench or stand,get or make a nice sturdy one,like this! Liking that bench!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 9:41:44 GMT -5
I am sure jamesp could whip up one of these in about an hour without even going shopping. welded tubing frame and bamboo top right up your alley James. Chuck Actually, a bit of googling finds these planks of bamboo in three configurations and two sizes. Sold as counter tops. Retail price is nearly the cost of your entire workbench, at least the couple sources I saw. |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 10:45:56 GMT -5
I am sure jamesp could whip up one of these in about an hour without even going shopping. welded tubing frame and bamboo top right up your alley James. Chuck I would share your concern about breaking it in. She's a beauty. That first scratch and ouch. But that is what it is made for. Might as well put it to work. Steal the Ms.' table clothe ?? PS How much does it weigh ? 190 pounds with the power strip added and tool holders added on. Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 10:48:27 GMT -5
Chuck silver smithing needs extremely aggressive ventilation if you do it inside. Good point Bill. I may try to leave my torch setup out in the cold garage. If it becomes too much of a pain I will just hold off on silver work till warmer weather. Chuck |
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Post by jamesp on Oct 17, 2016 11:11:20 GMT -5
I guessed heavier. They used balsa under the bamboo ?? Coup de gras, one bad boy table. waiting for first scratch.
My vibe and polishes are kept 60 feet away and fairly clean and organized.
However, the rotary tumblers are in an area that looks like the inside of a cement factory.
Some types of work are better done in an abused enviro.
You may have mentioned above; what are you going to do on this/these tables ? Rock stuff ?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 17, 2016 11:19:21 GMT -5
You may have mentioned above; what are you going to do on this/these tables ? Rock stuff ? Not sure how they will get used. I just know I had to have them, Ha. Probably the Jewelry side of things. Wire wrapping and finishing of silver work. Chuck |
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