OT. Building workbench. Wood or metal? Update: Metal bench done
10-16-2010, 05:02 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
Every year he used to open the Edwards Air Show by breaking the sound barrier in a F-15. I remember seeing Gen Yeager at the commisary the week of the air show at Edwards AFB in the late 90s. As we were taught, we would extend a verbal greeeting "Hi Sir" and keep on shopping.
BTW, this thread got hijacked...how about that bench!
BTW, this thread got hijacked...how about that bench!
Last edited by salukijac; 10-17-2010 at 01:25 AM.
10-16-2010, 09:59 PM
#33
LOL Coming along. I was happily welding on the top plate this afternoon, when I ran out of frickin' gas. Gonna buy another tank so I have two small tanks around and always have a reserve in the future. Live and learn. Finished pics to come.
Brett
Brett
10-17-2010, 02:36 AM
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First off I don't think most of us are going to be able to weld in our garages for safety reasons. I have to take that outside... Plus for a welding bench you need a very heavy steel top.
I've used two different tops on steel angle bases that I fabricated. And early bench I used 2X6's and then screwed down with no.4 flat head screws tempered Masonite with the smooth side up. I oiled/sealed the Masonite.
Another top that I'm presently using consists of 2 layers of 3/4" MDF bolted to the 2" angle iron frame then attached galvanized sheet metal to the MDF with contact cement.
I've used two different tops on steel angle bases that I fabricated. And early bench I used 2X6's and then screwed down with no.4 flat head screws tempered Masonite with the smooth side up. I oiled/sealed the Masonite.
Another top that I'm presently using consists of 2 layers of 3/4" MDF bolted to the 2" angle iron frame then attached galvanized sheet metal to the MDF with contact cement.
10-17-2010, 06:50 PM
#35
First off I don't think most of us are going to be able to weld in our garages for safety reasons. I have to take that outside... Plus for a welding bench you need a very heavy steel top.
I've used two different tops on steel angle bases that I fabricated. And early bench I used 2X6's and then screwed down with no.4 flat head screws tempered Masonite with the smooth side up. I oiled/sealed the Masonite.
Another top that I'm presently using consists of 2 layers of 3/4" MDF bolted to the 2" angle iron frame then attached galvanized sheet metal to the MDF with contact cement.
I've used two different tops on steel angle bases that I fabricated. And early bench I used 2X6's and then screwed down with no.4 flat head screws tempered Masonite with the smooth side up. I oiled/sealed the Masonite.
Another top that I'm presently using consists of 2 layers of 3/4" MDF bolted to the 2" angle iron frame then attached galvanized sheet metal to the MDF with contact cement.
Gluing a sheet metal skin to the wood is a nice idea.
Brett
10-23-2010, 03:48 AM
#36
Got the bench done and in place. I have to admit to giving myself a big pat on the back. LOL Sears may have been cheaper. Total cost was about $200. $140 for metal and around $60 in welding consumables and a couple cans of spray paint. Of course I bought new metal. A lot of people find good scrap to work with.
I even undertook my first welding project on it. I didn't want to just chuck the scraps, so they're now art for the time being. I call it "Crystalline."
Brett
I even undertook my first welding project on it. I didn't want to just chuck the scraps, so they're now art for the time being. I call it "Crystalline."
Brett
Last edited by Brett San Diego; 10-23-2010 at 04:09 AM.
