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While I was waiting for my hanger to
be vacant I started working on
setting up shop.
Theresa helped me build two 8' x 4'
workbenches.
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Placed end to end, a whopping
16' long.
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I found plans for a 30" x 30" portable
workbench in one of my kit builder
books. I thought the idea sounded
real handy... a bench for power tools
that can be rolled out of the way.
I chose to build a 48" x 48" version.
This is a view of the bottom all
framed up.
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Here I am framing up the drill press
table.
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Sizing up the drill press table.
Notice the 4" x 4" piers for additional
strength in the center.
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Tyler is checking my work.
Drill press table is sheeted.
Working on the upper table.
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Wood working all finished.
Time to trial fit the tools.
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The drill press fits great.
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On the back row is the Maytag wire
wheel, 8" bench grinder and combo
belt/disk sander.
The Drill Dr. box is placed where the
band saw will be located when I find
one.
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Plenty of storage space below, and
the entire bench is on casters so it
can be rolled out of the way when
not in use.
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Everything came out just as
planned. The height of the tools will
keep me from having to hunch over
tool much.
I have another 4" x 4" that I need to
cut to size. Several pieces will be
placed under the drill press in order
to raise the table height a bit.
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Theresa helped me drag the old
engine stand out of the weeds back
by the barn.
The casters were seized up, so I
replaced them. Rolls nice and
smooth now.
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A panoramic shot of the workshop.
I made this with a series of shots,
which didn't line up exactly right.
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A view from outside with the doors
open.
What is that on the ground?
Never mind, had to be there.
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March 1, 2009
All moved in and ready to start
considering where to get supplies.
A little more reading and research
and we should be ready to get going.
A little cold outside (~40), but not too
cold for a celebratory cold drink!
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