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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 11/20/2007 12:42:50 PM   
Appfan



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From: Concord, NC, USA
Status: offline 		I'm in the process of building out my workshop in our new garage. I found this set of plans to work very well. I'm finishing up my 2nd work bench now. I'm using solid-core doors with a couple of coats of poly to top them off. These finish up very similar to the frame Minn pictured above. I skipped the drawers on mine to allow more room below. Let me know if you want and I can post a few pictures.

FYI - I'm not associated with plansnow.com in any way other than being a satisfied customer.

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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 12/13/2007 3:55:28 AM   
skyborne98


 

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From: Molalla, OR, USA
Status: offline 		I ended up using two gorilla workbenches with an 8ft solid core door on top. Made for an awesome bench and strong as heck!
Similar to whats in the link below. However I put side walls in and added 3 drawers to one and 4 drawers to the other. Massive storage and long enough for Balsa and covering to lay correctly in the drawers

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/110362_heavy-duty-work-bench.htm

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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 1/11/2008 12:25:34 AM   
alpinestar



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From: Manitou Beach, MI, USA
Status: offline 		I used two sheets of 3/4" particle board, glued & screwed together to make one 1.5" thick tabletop (did this on a flat surface of course!). I trimmed the edges with ash extending the trim up 5/8" from the tabletop, and inlay a sheet of drywall to push pins into. The whole thing sits on a bombproof set of legs/stringers made out of heavy pine, all planed straight & leveled before the top went on. I treat it like a pool table & never ever move it.

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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 1/18/2008 2:54:48 AM   
JimoCooper


 

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From: Macon, MO, USA
Status: offline 		I've been using two pieces of sheetrock (they usually come in two's taped together) on top of my bench. I have a double sheet on my bench, another 4x5 desk, and two banquet tables with double sheetrock on them also. I trimmed the banquet table sheetrock pieces (so that they don't hang over and sag), though I don't build on these, since banquet tables sag in the middle over time. They do make great tables for covering, or laying out a wing after it's built. I just painted one on it. The workbench is a built up kind with a flat top, but the sheetrock makes it even flatter and can push pins into it. I write myself notes on it, and after 4 or 5 build projects, I flip the sheetrock over, and use the other side. There are 4 sides there (two sheets) so it lasts forever. Great workbench. My friend also put it on his hollow-core door and it made it more sturdy....even preventing sag due to the weight being distributed. Never had a problem with it. I think the last time I bought a couple sheets, it cost me 12 bucks.

Hope this helps too.
Jim

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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 2/9/2008 11:01:01 PM   
Viking145


 

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From: Wichita, KS, USA
Status: offline 		I would like to thank MinnFlyer for the awsome plans for a work bench. It only took about 3 hours to build mine, and it's as solid as I'll ever need. It's good guys like him that give back to this hobby that makes it so enjoyable for me. Thanks again Minn......Tim.

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RE: *Good Solid Work Table* - 2/11/2008 2:18:38 AM   
buzzingb


 

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From: Bruce, MS, USA
Status: offline 		I would suggest an old, heavy metal desk from surplus or office supply. You can get them for $20 or so and they already have drawers for tools and a good flat top. I will emphasize old and heavy. The older desk were made out of thicker metal and they work great. you can even lay down a celing tile or an old door if you desire to build kits. I have two of these and like them very much. Heck if you can get them cheap enough buy two and put two together and have a ball. Desk require no building and are cheaper than buying all those building materials and spending two or three days building.

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