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raj
21-06-2009, 17:48
could anyone suggest a solid workbench preferably solid wood for my garage.? i cant seem to find one that looks heavyweight enough so i can mount a heavy duty vice to..?
point me in the right direction:)

The new Bill J
21-06-2009, 17:52
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grevillea-Robusta-Seed-Silky-Oak-Tree_W0QQitemZ160338443804QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ho meGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN?hash=item2554e a7e1c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Make your own. It might take a while, but you can't rush perfection :D

clee
21-06-2009, 17:53
Make one :agree:
Plenty of reclaimed timber yards out there .One just round the corner from me .

raj
21-06-2009, 17:55
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grevillea-Robusta-Seed-Silky-Oak-Tree_W0QQitemZ160338443804QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ho meGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN?hash=item2554e a7e1c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Make your own. It might take a while, but you can't rush perfection :D
:laugh: i dont have that much time im affraid:D
:coffee:

JRP
21-06-2009, 17:58
raj, i built my one in my garage, it ended cheaper and stronger than anything i would have bought ''off the shelf''

Also the height is perfect for me to, a few of the guys have seen it, ile pm you all the details on how to make one if you like?

you can see pics of it in my thread on the projects / restorataions pages

JRP
21-06-2009, 18:02
heres a pic

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=2535&d=1244842350

raj
21-06-2009, 18:16
heres a pic

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=2535&d=1244842350

ok you've convinced me:) looks nice n sturdy:agree:

go ahead mate, pm me the detail on what i need to make it. must warn you im a right baboon at joinery:crap:

Misky
21-06-2009, 19:19
kitchen worktop ftw! :D

Purple_rob
21-06-2009, 20:08
kitchen worktop ftw! :D


:agree: I use this nearly every time, brilliant work bench material and normally free if your lucky.

Chris Hebden
22-06-2009, 13:31
Clear out the one you have ;):laugh:

raj
22-06-2009, 18:48
Clear out the one you have ;):laugh:

lol well erm yes, i do need to clear a few things out the garage:D plus the thing in the garage is an old computer desk and aint strong by any means. getting abit pee'd off from tripping over all the bits now, cant see the friggin floor:crap:

Gymnast
22-06-2009, 21:19
1 sheet MDF 8x4

enough 2x4 to make your frame

1 drill

lots of screws

tape measure

pencil

saw

3 hours

... then you can say, here's one i made earlier

I made mine in an afternoon, it's still standing, it took the abuse of Bill J and Mart loading cup car parts and bicycles on top of it. If I can build one so can you :D

JRP
22-06-2009, 21:32
basicly what i was gonna pm you,

i used 44mm by 69mm by 2.4 meters and cut it all to size, built a frame then stood it up, figured out how deep i wanted the work top then cut struts to size to go from frame to wall. nocked some supports into the wall and built it up, ive had a built engine rest on mine no hassles:)