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09-20-2011, 04:55 AM
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RE: building board
Being I live in a small 3rd floor apartment, having a permanent build table was not an option. And neither was toting a chunk of steel upstairs an option. [:@] Being able to tear everything down to make room for my other interests, I need to be able to pick everything up, so I use a 2'x4' fold up table, a hollow core door topped with a ceiling tile. This way I can lean the door against the wall, fold up the table and now I have room for other things. Like building a motorized bicycle. [8D]
09-23-2011, 09:49 AM
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That airfield models is an excellent site and great resource. I was inspired to create similar magnetic hold-downs for my board, but I think mine are easier to make and use.
That airfield models is an excellent site and great resource. I was inspired to create similar magnetic hold-downs for my board, but I think mine are easier to make and use.
09-23-2011, 10:08 AM
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OK.........you guys have gone and done it. I have a 10' x 16' shop with a 16"bench. I've had it for 20 years and I'm now ready for a change. I can't walk around my bench so I'm going to tear it out and install some of those prefab cabinets from Lowe's. Then I'm going to build a 2'x8' bench on casters so I can put it where I want it and be able to walk around it. Good news is that my wife is all for it.............she says we're retired and we have a little extra money and it would be a fun project for me............what am I too do!!!!!! 
09-23-2011, 11:09 AM
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Affordable magnet's can be found at magnet sourse. I use a couple hundred between fixtures and free standing. My fixtures are made with 3/16 lightply and four magnets. The vertical press is 1/4 x 5/8 x2 1/2 inchand tapped for the bolt.Airfield models site hassome measurements if needed.
09-23-2011, 12:50 PM
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Thank's Tequesta. When the photo server gets back to working I'll post a better photo.
I have used every type of table top mentioned here and then some. The metal top is by far the best to me. Mine is 2' x 6' expandable to 2' x 8'. And as mentioned above cleaning is easy, justscrape it off.
I have used every type of table top mentioned here and then some. The metal top is by far the best to me. Mine is 2' x 6' expandable to 2' x 8'. And as mentioned above cleaning is easy, justscrape it off.
09-24-2011, 02:17 AM
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Yea Robert, nice Waco. I meant to mention that on the Waco thread.
I used 1/4" baltic birch ply for my hold downs. You might find scraps at local cabinet shops. Buy more magnets than you think you'll need. 100 magnets won't go that far. A magnetic build board is an investment, like any other tool. It takes a bit of time and effort to set up, but once done, you'll wish you had done it earlier.
I used 1/4" baltic birch ply for my hold downs. You might find scraps at local cabinet shops. Buy more magnets than you think you'll need. 100 magnets won't go that far. A magnetic build board is an investment, like any other tool. It takes a bit of time and effort to set up, but once done, you'll wish you had done it earlier.
I see you are doing your part. Is that an empty beer can?
10-06-2011, 03:16 PM
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RE: building board
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I use a 24'' wide door with ceiling tiles attached with a few spots of 3M 77 spray. On top of this I have a 6' x 2' x 1/8'' neoprene mat. The mat keeps the tiles from spalling and helps hold pins in tight.
I use a 24'' wide door with ceiling tiles attached with a few spots of 3M 77 spray. On top of this I have a 6' x 2' x 1/8'' neoprene mat. The mat keeps the tiles from spalling and helps hold pins in tight.
THANKS for sharing!!!! Great idea!!!
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11-16-2013, 04:41 PM
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I know I'm digging up a bit of an old thread but I'm in the process of setting up a new shop and I'd like to make a magnetic building board. I need to try to figure out where to source the steel top to put on my workbench. I live outside of a smallish sized city (winston-salem, nc). I know the harware/lumber stores around here wouldn't have a piece of steel that big. Any suggestions on where to look?
11-16-2013, 05:19 PM
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Yeah check out sears they have a stainless table top that I used for magnets and it's awsome. They also have the workbenches that go with it. I'm sure you have a sears close somewhere. My magnets stick great to mine.
11-16-2013, 05:25 PM
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11-21-2013, 08:52 PM
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I thought magnets did not stick to stainless. I know there is one type that it sticks too but thought it did not stick very well.
11-21-2013, 09:48 PM
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11-22-2013, 05:21 AM
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Some stainless is ferrous and some isn't. Think about your stainless refrigerator. If you want to pm me your email address I can send you a video of how mine does with magnets
11-22-2013, 08:48 AM
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magnets will work on low grade stainless, very little nickle in it and it will rust. A good grade stainless like 316 or 304 a magnet will not stick to. I use a 1/8 x 24" x 96" metal plate cost $70
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11-22-2013, 03:09 PM
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I picked up my metal top for buy building board today. I ended up looking up "sheet metal" in the yellow pages and found several shops. $70 for a 36x80" sheet. Looking forward to using it.