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Chris Cann
10-02-2003, 09:16 PM
At this link is all the info! http://www.geocities.com/sensoredfb/ It say what I want to do and has a birds eye view of my shop now! (made in paint :))
can773
10-02-2003, 10:25 PM
My suggestion and the way I like my shops to be is to have an island work table at least for the main building table. Reasons are to allow access 360 degrees to your model mainly during alignment and setup.

I have some smaller benches where I do smaller work that will fit on the bench.

With an island table you can also have shelving right to the floor, or have drawers on the floor which gives some more room.

Just my thoughts.
can773
10-02-2003, 10:26 PM
oops
JimMcIntyre
10-03-2003, 07:18 AM
I'll second the island workbench, it's great for working on completed or nearing completion projects.

A good building table should be high enough that you don't have to bend forward to work. My #1 bench is just over a metre high and I use bar stools for when the legs get tired.

No matter how well you plan your layout, you'll grow out of it. Check out mine as I prepare it for building season; :shock:

http://jim_mcintyre.tripod.com/workshop.html
can773
10-03-2003, 07:54 AM
My #1 bench is about 3 metres high and I use bar stools for when the legs get tired.



http://jim_mcintyre.tripod.com/workshop.html

No kidding you dont have to bend over to work.....3 meters!!!
Fodder
10-03-2003, 08:00 AM
Don't forget room for the drill press, band saw, scroll saw. Makes good Christmas presents. :D
JimMcIntyre
10-03-2003, 08:07 AM
No kidding you dont have to bend over to work.....3 meters!!!

Oops! I meant 1 metre of course. I originally wrote about 3.5 feet but changed it to metres for young Chris' benefit. :oops:
Chris Cann
10-03-2003, 03:53 PM
:?: anyways thanks for the ideas guys I will look for a island table!
can773
10-03-2003, 04:21 PM
I will see if I can borrow a camera this weekend and take some pictures of my shop, maybe you can steal some ideas from it.
Vulcan1
10-03-2003, 09:10 PM
Chris,
I got hold of a hospital operating stretcher a few years ago when they where replacing equipment. Lined the top with pressed board and have used it since. I would build one now if I did not have it since I use it all the time. If you build one buy the wheels and brakes for it. You can move it over to the side or turn it around or like me open the garage door and move outside. Wouldn't be without it now. :lol:
John