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RockHopper
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Location: Tulsa, Ok Joined: Mon Nov 25, 2013 Posts: 2324
Real Name: Jeremy
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I started by ripping off 15 layers of 5/8 mdf, and than dropping one sheet of 3/4 ply, topped by a sheet of laminate. (2 layers of original 3/4 ply still remaining) Also rebuilt the legs on one side. This sucker must have weighed 1200 lbs. Everytime I stepped up on it, she'd give a wobble. Now we're back to a perfectly level surface, and rock solid again. And..light enough for two guys to pick up and move easily.
I chose white instead of black for two reasons. First off, the black reminds me of the stink of formaldehyde from freshman biology. More importantly, I can do dry erase or pencil layouts on white.
While I was at it....I also built a tool shelf on my rolling steps, re-ran my air hose to hang from the ceiling, and installed a retracting power cord reel. I must trip over lines or cords a bazillion times a day. The next step will be a retracting air line, but those suckers are spendy! $200 for the cheapest commercial model. The coil line will do for a couple more months.
I'm so pleased with the results. I can't wait to hose this top down with lami-lube, and be able to spin my projects without dragging.
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:21 pm |
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cmica
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Location: I-5 /512 Joined: Thu Dec 8, 2011 Posts: 15231
Real Name: chris
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can I ask why so low? or is this something you built on top of?
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:42 pm |
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MadPick
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Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 52032
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cmica wrote: can I ask why so low? or is this something you built on top of? Have you met Jeremy? He's only about 4' 8". Kinda rude to bring it up . . . .
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:03 pm |
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RockHopper
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Location: Tulsa, Ok Joined: Mon Nov 25, 2013 Posts: 2324
Real Name: Jeremy
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MadPick wrote: cmica wrote: can I ask why so low? or is this something you built on top of? Have you met Jeremy? He's only about 4' 8". Kinda rude to bring it up . . . .
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:15 pm |
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RockHopper
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Location: Tulsa, Ok Joined: Mon Nov 25, 2013 Posts: 2324
Real Name: Jeremy
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cmica wrote: can I ask why so low? or is this something you built on top of? I build cabinets on it, so the face of the box averages 12-48" above the table surface. I stand on the ground to build the boxes, and frequently step up on the table for face frame installations and sanding/interior work. Refrigerator boxes take up the whole table, which is what the steps are for. I also use them in the punch out process for installing doors and so forth once the boxes are complete.
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:22 pm |
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cmica
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Location: I-5 /512 Joined: Thu Dec 8, 2011 Posts: 15231
Real Name: chris
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thanks rockhopper. I had fig it was to elevate your work table so your not leaning over all day or working on the ground
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Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:58 pm |
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RockHopper
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Location: Tulsa, Ok Joined: Mon Nov 25, 2013 Posts: 2324
Real Name: Jeremy
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Got these at harbor fright, and installed the hand crank under one end of my table. Now I've got a 50' retractable line from the ceiling, and a spare 50' booster to yank out when necessary.
FINALLY...nothing left to trip on but my own feet.
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