Looking for Plans for work tables

[bannertime]

saw horses and MDO.

Lol, I've actually got this setup in my back room right now. We had a 5x20 table upfront, but had to cut half off for a new machine. So I got some adjustable saw horses and set an old 4x8 MDO sign on it. I actually prefer working on that table now. I can adjust the height or take it down completely in seconds.

 

[Marlene]

Lol, I've actually got this setup in my back room right now. We had a 5x20 table upfront, but had to cut half off for a new machine. So I got some adjustable saw horses and set an old 4x8 MDO sign on it. I actually prefer working on that table now. I can adjust the height or take it down completely in seconds.

I know it sounds stupid to some people but it makes a great work table and it's easy to build

 

[SIGNTIME]

This is one of the ones we made, 2" and 1" steel tubing with 2 sheets of 3/4 plywood top. Adjustable feet and threaded rod welded to the casters. Its 5'x10' cutting mat get replaced roughly every 18 months.

 

[JR's]

like this Marlene

 

[gnubler]

New shop table time! This is a 5x10' with shelving on one end for tools and brackets to hold saw tracks along the side. I want to put some kind of material on top for a work surface, not a cutting mat because this is primarily for doing dirty work like cutting panels, painting, etc. Did it all myself...made a phone call, found a handyman, took a few pictures of it being built, paid him... Turned out nice!

 

[Boudica]

New shop table time! This is a 5x10' with shelving on one end for tools and brackets to hold saw tracks along the side. I want to put some kind of material on top for a work surface, not a cutting mat because this is primarily for doing dirty work like cutting panels, painting, etc. Did it all myself...made a phone call, found a handyman, took a few pictures of it being built, paid him... Turned out nice!

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Nice!

 

[Stacey K]

Just saw this, very nice table Gnubler!

 

[gnubler]

Suggestions on a topper to protect the ply and look nicer in the shop? I was thinking a sheet of white polycarb but that's getting a bit pricey. Looking for something solid without seams.

 

[Boudica]

Suggestions on a topper to protect the ply and look nicer in the shop? I was thinking a sheet of white polycarb but that's getting a bit pricey. Looking for something solid without seams.

Butcher block?

 

[Notarealsignguy]

Formica

 

[Boudica]

New shop table time! This is a 5x10' with shelving on one end for tools and brackets to hold saw tracks along the side. I want to put some kind of material on top for a work surface, not a cutting mat because this is primarily for doing dirty work like cutting panels, painting, etc. Did it all myself...made a phone call, found a handyman, took a few pictures of it being built, paid him... Turned out nice!

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Do you have any other pictures? Post the pics taken during the building of it!
Is it all open in the middle, or is there a support beam we can't see?
I just re-read your post... I thought you made it, but you had someone make it for you?

 

[gnubler]

Hired someone to build it. It would have ended up like a Dr Suess table if I tried to make it. Guy knocked it out in about 8 hours and did a great job, I love it! Here's some shots showing the underside so you can see how it's supported.

 

[Gino]

Probably the same guy who will build her lunch room and computer room. This will continue as the earth churns.

 

[Johnny Best]

As The World Turns, soap on TV for years Gino. Not as the world churns, "Come on Man".

 

[White Haus]

Suggestions on a topper to protect the ply and look nicer in the shop? I was thinking a sheet of white polycarb but that's getting a bit pricey. Looking for something solid without seams.

I know you said without seams..............but we use sheets of 1/4" puckboard on our benchtops. Think it's also available in 1/8" thick but we found 1/4" works best. Can get about a year of cutting/abuse then flip it over.
We've got 5' x 8' benches and have a butt seam and it works fine other than once a year you end up burying a knife in the seam lol.

I can share pics of what it looks like if it helps.

PS. Nice bench!

 

[Boudica]

As The World Turns, soap on TV for years Gino. Not as the world churns, "Come on Man".

Gino's got his own daytime drama, called "as the world churns". No talking while Gino's watching his stories.

 

[Gino]

Sillies................. you're both wrong. That's a spoof off of the old carol burnett shows 'as the stomach turns'. I just changed the wording to protect the innocent. Gotta be careful with the members these days, they're very touchy about everything.

Have a wonderful day, sunshine

 

[gnubler]

"The Old and the Ruthless"?

 

[gnubler]

Looks like Home Depot sells 5x12' sheets of Formica in white + colors for around $125.

 

[2B]

We use 12mm PVC for out work surface

Cutting Mats

I need some new cutting mats, the ones I have came from Grimco about 2-2.5 years ago and the second side is leaving plastic bits all over the place now. I was thinking of buying a matt from yellow tools since I can get a single 20ft piece for my main tables, are the worth the extra money or are...

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