At 11:37 PM 4/17/98 -0000, Matt Liggett wrote:
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>I really need to build myself a cheap, strong bench. I need a
>splinterless surface strong enough to build an A-series engine on and
>strong enough to hang a heavy bench vice off the corner. I would like a
>6'-8' length. The more affordable, the better.
What I've done for both work bench and shelving is to use 2x4 and 1/2"
plywood. I usually rip the plywood sheet in half so I get 16 linear
feed of shelving or table top. I make a 2x4 frame using an 8' 2x4 on
the front and rear of the table top. Then I mount 2 or 3 cross braces
using the metal 2x4 hangers and drywall screws. For the legs I also use
2x4s. On the shelves that I hung from the ceiling of the garage and on
the back of my work bench that is butted up to the wall, is to us 3/8"
lag bolts into the studs. Then I put 2x4 legs on the front of the work
bench and 2x4 hangers to the ceiling joists for the suspended shelving.
I anyone is interested, I could probably find some pictures of the
work in progress and scann them.
As to the vise, you can put a 2x4 (laying on its side) reinforcements
under the top to attach the vice to. Again I use lag bolts into the
2x4s.
>Anybody have a good method for finding a good _standing_ work height?
>I'm only 5'5", so 'standard' dimensions probably won't fit me.
I'm about 5'9. But how dose standing at you kitchen counter feel. I
just measured my kitchen counters. They are 36 1/2" high. My work
bench in the shop is 40" high.
Hope this helps.
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
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