workbench

[Ralph Baker]

Charles,
One thing you will find is a diversity of opinion on this site. Our 4' x 16' work bench was made mostly to MAM plans with a few exceptions. A shelf was added underneath using MAM crate material. (Never enough room in the shop) The top is two sheets of 7/8" birch plywood. A little pricey but worth it in my opinion for flatness and smoothness. Under each leg a 1/2 -13 bolt into a coupling nut was added for ability to level to true independent of floor. Extra bracing where it looked needed. You will have to live with the bench throughout the build and it worth doing it right to start. Starting with 16' means not having to join and level later.

Add a plug in strip on each side as well. One other suggestion. If you do not already have a way to deliver from the truck terminal consider hiring an auto "roll back" carrier to deliver. Loading at the terminal is easy and at your shop the roll back can tilt the bed and gently "jump" the truck out from under the crate. Once on the ground the roll back can lower his wheel dolly and gently push (slide) the crate inside. Note the operative word gently. Another hint: make a 2x4 frame and use the crate material to build a multi shelf material storage rack.

Enjoy the building.
Ralph Baker



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[charles eubanks]

Jeff, Dave & Rich
Thanks for the info and for welcoming me to the Rebel net. I am sure I will
have more questions once my kit arrives. Until then I will monitor the net
and listen and learn.
Charlie E. 802R




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