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KenP 08-22-2007 08:20 PM
Re: What's makes the best Workbench Top?
 
Don't forget to buy the end pieces that will finish the counter off. They iron on and then you have to use a trim router to finish it up.

Oh, and don't forget to get the pieces of wood that elevate the counter up, otherwise you won't be able to open the drawers.

CO Hummer 08-22-2007 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BKLYNH2
For crying out loud it's almost 2:00pm already. Make a decision, you could have had it in already, bolted that singer sewing machine to it, and made yourself some panties. :giggling:

I don't wear panties when I'm in the garage.

CO Hummer 08-22-2007 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KenP
Don't forget to buy the end pieces that will finish the counter off. They iron on and then you have to use a trim router to finish it up.

I saw those. That's a waste of money. They are like $16 each.

BigPoppa1411 08-22-2007 11:14 PM
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what about the counter top they use in high school lab? That stuff is hard as freaking steel and can take lots of heat and is chemical resistant too.

DennisAJC 08-22-2007 11:22 PM
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Plywood over time will warp and bend.

Unprotected MDF will bubble and deform if you spill stuff like thinners on it.

The counter idea sounds good.

Home Depot has that Duracoat that you apply on old counters to make it look like fake marble. 2 part epoxy system. Maybe that will work?

But a nice work bench must have a nice felt fabric or thin industrial carpet on top.

RubHer Yellow Ducky 08-23-2007 02:16 AM
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what about the counter top they use in high school lab? That stuff is hard as freaking steel and can take lots of heat and is chemical resistant too.

Very EXPENSIVE, I use to sell it...

RubHer Yellow Ducky 08-23-2007 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisAJC
Plywood over time will warp and bend.

Unprotected MDF will bubble and deform if you spill stuff like thinners on it.

The counter idea sounds good.

Home Depot has that Duracoat that you apply on old counters to make it look like fake marble. 2 part epoxy system. Maybe that will work?

But a nice work bench must have a nice felt fabric or thin industrial carpet on top.

Only Canadimex plywood warps...

RubHer Yellow Ducky 08-23-2007 02:24 AM
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If your "SHOP" is for woodworking, home repairs, non-welding home hobbies plywood is the best...

It allows for screwdrivers, drill bits, chisels, saw blades etc to hit the surface and not do damage to the tool and again as said earlier if the surface starts to look chitty just replace it without spending a fortune.

Do you want the counter to be practical or are you looking for a rich mans ego trip. Its one thing to have pretty kitchen counters that you can sanitise and another to have a shop look like a shop...

ssgharkness020147 08-23-2007 02:33 AM
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They are the strongest work bench's I have ever seen. What you do is take the planks the lay them out upright (so the side of the plank is laying up), and then glue/bolt them together. If I did not have work benches from 50+ years ago that have tops on them as tough as nails, alley planks are what I would use.



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I haven't heard that one before. I have heard of guys using regular hardwood flooring that was left over from installs.

DennisAJC 08-23-2007 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky
Only Canadimex plywood warps...

Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?:D

RubHer Yellow Ducky 08-23-2007 03:09 AM
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Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?:D

CHINA !!!

DennisAJC 08-23-2007 03:17 AM
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CHINA !!!

And I thought you had basic education.


CANADA.:clapping::OWNED:

CO Hummer 08-23-2007 03:19 AM
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Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?:D

Messsico!!

DennisAJC 08-23-2007 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CO Hummer
Messsico!!

:clapping:


CANADA.:p

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18841928/


But enough about RYD and his fantastic world of wisdom. This is about your table.:jump:

lennyrebel 08-23-2007 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky
If your "SHOP" is for woodworking, home repairs, non-welding home hobbies plywood is the best...

It allows for screwdrivers, drill bits, chisels, saw blades etc to hit the surface and not do damage to the tool and again as said earlier if the surface starts to look chitty just replace it without spending a fortune.

Do you want the counter to be practical or are you looking for a rich mans ego trip. Its one thing to have pretty kitchen counters that you can sanitise and another to have a shop look like a shop...
HE'S right start with 3/4 plywood and after a few years another 1/4 inch layer and so on. The last time I used 1/4 oak and I always used aluminum edge moldg. Super job and cheap to renew and replace.Regards The Rebel

DRTYFN 08-23-2007 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam in CO
For teh metalworking you've been interested in recently, I would think a steel top would be better. Don't you tink?

Stainless>all

RubHer Yellow Ducky 08-23-2007 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by lennyrebel
HE'S right start with 3/4 plywood and after a few years another 1/4 inch layer and so on. The last time I used 1/4 oak and I always used aluminum edge moldg. Super job and cheap to renew and replace.Regards The Rebel

i'm always right...

CO Hummer 08-23-2007 01:00 PM
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Stainless>all

Nuh uh. Stainless tops look nice for a while, but they dent too easily.

SnakeH2 08-23-2007 01:03 PM
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Chicks dig plywood....

wpage 08-23-2007 01:23 PM
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Exterior glue ply 5/8. After it gets nasty add 3/8 toppers... always one side good.


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