Work Table
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:55 pm
by BobDz
Time to build a work table.
I was thinking of making the basic table 3’ x 8’.
And, if necessary make any needed extensions.
Any suggestions?
Re: Work Table
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:20 pm
by Area 51%
The EAA work benches are incredibly strong and versatile when built in pairs.
Make any bench you choose with an inch or two overhang for clamping.
Re: Work Table
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:45 pm
by BobDz
Area 51% wrote:
Make any bench you choose with an inch or two overhang for clamping.
Hadn’t thought of that!
Thank you!!
Re: Work Table
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:44 pm
by Onex107
I built my Onex in my half of a two car garage and I didn’t want to have a work table left over after the build. I went to a local used furniture store and bought two office desks, like I worked at for 45 years at Caterpillar, for $35 each. End to end they are about 3 X 8 and I could separate them, and stand my drill press in between them when I made the main spar. The legs are adjustable so they can be leveled and the drawers are handy to hold tools. And ---- the best feature was I donated them back to the furniture store when I was through.
Re: Work Table
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:43 pm
by pfhoeycfi
I built 4 eaa tables and 1 larger table from the flat stock shipping container.
Re: Work Table
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:35 pm
by BobDz
Thanks everyone for replies and ideas.
I ended up taking a simple route.
After repacking my 4x10 pallet in the order that I will be using the parts and pieces, I simply use the 4x10 OSB pallet for a workbench. As I assemble the fuselage, I’ll transfer it to a set of saw horses. “Problem” solved.