[TheForge] Benches

[Mark A. Pesetsky]

My main work bench came from an old ship yard. The main table is 1"
plate and I think the dimensions are 36W X 72L. The base is all hand
fabricated. I got it for $40 and the drop delivery was another $40 I
think. Get some pipes under it and push it into the gargage using my
car. Then once in the garage on a flat surface I used the pipes to help
me get it in place....HEAVY beast 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ries
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Benches


Hmm- I could not imagine having wooden benches in my metal shop.
I catch my pants on fire often enough that a wood would be a goner
pretty quickly.

My two main work benches are 1/2" plate tops, on steel legs, one is 36"
x 96", the other is 24" x 96". 
These are for welding, layout, grinding, and similar spark producing
activities.

I dont put vises on benches, though.
My vises are on posts, freestanding with walkaround space on all sides,
and bolted down to the concrete floor.
Much handier for big stuff.



Ries Niemi
Industrial Artist
http://www.riesniemi.com/





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