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stepinwolf
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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Location: Canada
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 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: Need recommendations for work table height |
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The title say's it all,
I am in the process of building my work table, and would like to know the height of the various tables, people are using.
Height is not an issue, but I don't particularly want to spend hours, bent over something too low either.
Thanks to all those who will take the time to respond to my concern
Bob the 701 scratch
Three Rivers, Quebec
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: Need recommendations for work table height |
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My table is at 37 inches, and I have no problems. I have not built the fuselage, though.
> Subject: Need recommendations for work table height
[quote] From: robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:54:36 -0700
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The title say's it all,
I am in the process of building my work table, and would like to know the height of the various tables, people are using.
Height is not an issue, but I don't particularly want to spend hours, bent over something too low either.
Thanks to all those who will take the time to respond to my concern
Bob the 701 scratch
Three Rivers, Quebec
# 7-7143
do not archive
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: Need recommendations for work table height |
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I am 6 foot tall, I made my table 32" high and it worked for 98% of the build. I did need a small step ladder when I was fitting the top skin of the fuselage. The key is to get it as flat and straight as possible. after all this is the foundation your baby will rise from..
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Ben Haas
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--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "stepinwolf" <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca>
The title say's it all,
I am in the process of building my work table, and would like to know the height of the various tables, people are using.
Height is not an issue, but I don't particularly want to spend hours, bent over something too low either.
Thanks to all those who will take the time to respond to my concern
Bob the 701 scratch
Three Rivers, Quebec
# 7-7143
do not archive
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Tommy Walker
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Location: Anniston, AL 36207
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 4:12 am Post subject: Need recommendations for work table height |
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Bob,
We just finished building our second work table. Height is 39 inches, which is a good work height for me. It is build with 2x6 #2 Spruce, as straight as they had in the lumber yard, with 6 ea. 4.x4 posts. We will put a 5x12 MDF top on it and trim it to 4x12. We will use the underneath side for storage of skins, etc.
I think the important point is to make it rigid and to keep it FLAT. I use strings stretched from opposite corners to insure that it’s flat when I’m working on the different components…
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n85ae
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: Re: Need recommendations for work table height |
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Don't spend too much time on the table is my opinion.
I work in a 12x26' garage, and have built two planes in it. Build tables
are only in existence as long as I need them, so I frequently tear them
apart and make new ones to fit the particular job. I hate having a gigantic
table eating space, and don't find that they need to be that good to
make straight parts.
I built a work table for the tail feathers on my 801, then tore it apart
and made a different table for wings, lowered it to build my fuselage.
In the next couple days I'm going to tear it apart to put the fuselage
supports (less table). I made several tables when I built my Kitfox a few years ago.
I build mine using straight 2x6's, and leftover plywood. My main assembly
tool is a 9.6v cordless drill, a chop saw, and a level. I built the last table
which was 4x12' in about three hours after dinner. SO it does not need to
be complicated.
I do two things religiously that make life better.
I level the table in place by adjusting the leg heights. (I use 6 legs). I put
a big blob of auto body bondo on the garage floor and stick the legs to the
floor with the bondo. Removal takes no more than a solid whack with a big
hammer. This keep the table solidly in place.
I only eyeball the table for straightness during building, I do NOT worry
about it being very flat. The key to making straight parts is to screw attach
makeshift holding fixtures to the table top, and adjust components to
straight using a laser level.
In my opinion the table flatness is something you can spend a lot of time
working on, and never get perfect. Then you can still make crooked
parts. Using a laser level and some imagination for methods to check
straightness, makes accurate parts more consistently than even the
best table.
Laser level are difficult to get level (if you have a cheap one like me).
However they cast a beautiful straight line. I adjust the line to what
the laser indicates is level, then verify the line with a big bubble level.
I have two of these, and checked an I can consistent get within 1-2 mm. of perfect over 16 feet.
I also hit the table top with some white latex house paint with a roller.
The white surface brightens the work area a lot, and is easy to draw
reference lines on with a pencil.
Regards,
Jeff
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randy(at)rjhebertassoc.co
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:44 am Post subject: Need recommendations for work table height |
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Like you Jeff, I have a small work space 10x20 part of a 10x32 shed
I built mine with three sawhorses 3 2x4 and particle board.
Flatness is accomplished with shims at the middle and one corner.
It is not level but is flat using the string cross method
It has worked fine for me and can be disassembled quickly if need be.
Did rudder, horiz stab, and elev
Now working on rt wing and all is going well
Randall J Hebert
N7701P reserved
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n85ae
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Need recommendations for work table height |
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Shop space is overrated. You just make a bigger mess. If you work in a
small shop you become more efficient. I find I do a major component,
then stop reorganize the shop. Then start another major component. I
also use this as a good time to hit the shop with the leaf blower to clear
the dust and debris out. Windy days work best 
Actually I have a hangar I rent with lots of space, but 25 minutes drive
to go to work is not worth it. I'd rather build at home, then haul the
parts out there for storage.
Jeff
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