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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Brent on 07/30/13 09:55 UTC
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There is one thing in life that I have figured out is to ask question, Sometime the best sounding ideas are complete failures because of overlooked items.
I have a workbench where my plastic making is set up, it has a wood surface which was here before I moved into the house, I wanted to make sure I didn't get any contaminants while making, mixing, or shooting. I originally used a piece of Plexiglas for a work surface which worked well for a while, after placing the Pyrex cup on it, it first warped then spider cracked. The Plexiglas was very nice in the aspect that any trail plastic (from cup to mold) easily pulled right up.
Any thoughts or ideas out there?
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I found an old metal cabinet type thing that works perfect for me. I can peel up any plastic I spill and its easy to keep the workspace clean. I bought some silicone insulating things from Walmart a while back for a couple bucks and that's what I put my Pyrex cups on. I remember a photo of someone else's workspace where they had a wooden top on it and placed a sheet of aluminum or something on it and that looked like it would work very well.
Josh
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I built a simple, but sturdy, bench. I use a 2" solid core door for the top of the bench. You can pick the door up at most home supply stores and I think I paid about $40 - $50 dollars for it. It provides a ton of work space and I can keep all my clamps clamped to the side and back edge of the table. It also provides a ton of storage space under the top. If I was more industrious, I'd build a couple drawers to hold glitters, powders, etc. It might not be the prettiest bench in the world, but it works for me.
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My garage bench is made of 2X6's, but I am having an aluminum sheet made to go over the wood and will cover the 1 1/2" face as well as the top.
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What is the approximate cost to something like that, Tom?
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I have a buddy who is a sheetmetal shop foreman. I'm assuming my 8 foot long by 28" deep cover is going to cost about 2 cases of beer. He's using metal removed from other construction at demolition time for this project. The aluminum is 1/16 inch stock and will have counter-sunk holes for taper seat stainless, phillips head screws. I know new aluminum stock is crazy expensive.
On a bench cover. Be sure to have a wrap bent into it to cover the front edge of the bench material. Mine will extend three inches over the under side of the wood bench top, but I'll have to cut notches to allow for the bench legs. Simply running aluminum to the top edge creates a snag nightmare. Have an 1-1/2 90 degree put on the metal at least so you don't have a gap all the way across the front edge of the bench top.
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I didn't get that technical, I found 2 vanity cabinets on the side of the road and then bought a clearanced counter top to put on top of the cabinets. The counter top is a laminate and all the plastic comes off easily. I want a bigger surface but I have been using this for 14 months with no issues. no issues with heat from molds, Pyrex cups, a griddle, or a presto pot. just my take on it. I am still in my garage with a dream of building a building for my plastics.
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I use the something mic does. Cheap counter top. Mine come from a buddy who is a carpenter. One he tore out of a apartment building. Works good for me. I have about 15 feet worth of countertop.
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Can some of you guys possibly post some pics of your workbench? I'm getting ready to move my stuff down to the garage and I have plenty of space for a workbench. I was wanting to get some different ideas on what to do. I have pegboard so I guess I'm going to use that. Any ideas are welcome! Thanks! :D
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Laminated counter top and Plywood on top of a folding table.
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I bought a couple of stainless steel tables off of Craigslist. If you watch the classified you can find restaurants or diners that went out of business. Most are selling their equipment off cheap as they don't want to put their whole kitchen in storage. I paid $100 for each of my tables and each is worth 7 times that. My table is 30" deep by 6ft wide. I bought wheel so I can move it around the garage as needed and the wheel gave me more height for my working surface. No colorants will stain stainless and all plastic will instantly peel right off of it. It can take a pounding and heat will never affect it. I sometimes unload my injector right onto the table surface. To save on table top space I built a 4 tier lazy susan for my glitter. Maybe I will built another for my colorants, not sure yet. I'll try posting pictures but its my first shot at posting an image and I don't know if I am doing it right.
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Looks like you've got your act together, Jay. Waaayyy too neat though. I like the table you've got, just be careful to keep those wheels locked.
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When the wife and I moved into our current home we remodeled nearly the entire house before moving in. I saved the old counter top from the kitchen and reinstalled parts of it in a corner of the basement. The laminate top works well with plastic and hot pyrex. I added a vent hood that moves a sufficient amount of air to the out doors and set out to making tackle. This photo is as neat as it's ever been since. The only reason I have the photo is because I was so proud of finally cleaning and organizing it for ONCE since I had built it... ask my wife, it doesn't typically look anything like this.
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Spoons.....hot damn I see two spoons on that hot pad in the corner of the pic. Are you hand pouring using my trick of the trade?
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Those spoons are for stirrin' but thanks for letting us all in on your secret there Tom. I'll be drizzling some plastic off those spoons soon. 8)
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I use a teaspoon...a purdy one with a fluer-de-lis handle. Gonna work plastic with tableware, you gotta go with class Jerry.
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Something I have added to my work area is a 6"X 6" square of 2" blue or pink [for you Buffy] styrofoam construction insulation held in place with some 2 faced tape. I have mine stuck to the Microwave side so its handy yet out of the way. I use a lot of picks and needles and fine wires in my hobbying and sticking these pointy things in the styrofoam helps eliminate accidental skewerings and I know right where to look for these items.
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I use a teaspoon...a purdy one with a fluer-de-lis handle. Gonna work plastic with tableware, you gotta go with class Jerry.
Gotcha Bro'... I could invest in some "fancy" tableware and such and still not reach the level of hand pouring that I've seen from you. I'll learn with "big boy" spoons and once I get the hang of it I'll bring in the professional stuff.
PS: that "hot pad" you mentioned is actually a piece of ceramic tile that covers a big burn spot in the counter from a horrific lead melting incident. I left it unattended for only a minute and it leaked a puddle onto the counter. SCORTCH... No one was hurt thank God, but it did teach me a lesson.
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If you go to Home Depot or any of those type of stores, they sell in the Plumbing area sheet metal for duct work. I bought 3 pieces of tin 3'L x24"W for $10/sheet. I also picked up a 6' piece of tin that is used to connect to sheets together. I love this the best and I have no complaints so far. Before I put the tin down I had put a nice coating of polyurethane down thinking that would protect the wood, but even after using a hot pad, the Pyrex would still heat the poly and make it sticky and annoying to me. The tin is easy to clean and it cools the lures down. Hope this helps.
Here is the before:
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Here is the after:
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Now THAT is a nice workspace! I wish I had the space for something like that. That metal top really makes it look slick.
Josh
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way to clean and organized - I dont think I would know how to work like that.
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X2 what sim said....now what did I do with that measuring spoon?
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I am old school on metal and electricity. As a boy; my grandfather and great uncle preached that electrical "tools" and metal surfaces did not go together. Back then a lot of tool themselves were in metal housings. I have been shocked several times over the years and consider myself lucky to have not been injured badly by any of them. That makes me gun shy on electric conductivity.
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Man,those are some very nice workstations!!
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I am old school on metal and electricity. As a boy; my grandfather and great uncle preached that electrical "tools" and metal surfaces did not go together. Back then a lot of tool themselves were in metal housings. I have been shocked several times over the years and consider myself lucky to have not been injured badly by any of them. That makes me gun shy on electric conductivity.
Pick up a couple of the 1" venilated rubber floor mats for the area you stand on. Insulates you just fine if voltage and amperes are a concern and your feet will thank you too.
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Well Here's mine. This is my Get-Away work station. I do computer work, airbrushing and plastic lures here. The Hobby airbooth vents outside and works great.
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I've done raw wood, covered it with metal and finally settled on this. Overkill cost wise, but I like it. The center section is 28" deep by 60"and folds flat against the back wall (In case the wife lets me get a bigger boat :-[ ) Old discarded laminate coutertops work just fine and plastic and spills seem pretty easy to clean.
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WOW
you guys have some really sweet work benches, Thank you for the pictures!!! ;D ;D ;D
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way to clean and organized - I dont think I would know how to work like that.
Wilks is a neat freak. Kind of sick if you ask me ;) I am scared to work In his shop. I feel like a slob when he comes to my house.
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Don't know how to move pics around sorry. Look in gallery why we do it. mike 8)
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Walleye Wackers Picture;
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Brent thanks for moving pics. I'm good with fishing stuff but not that handy on computer. Thanks mike
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Lucky Me ;D I found a friend that does HVAC and has 4x8 sheets of flat stock sheet metal, he has offered to use the brake to make the bends for me. I will post pictures of the finished bench.
thank you for all the post and ideas!!!!
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CTom and Denny Welch, I don't see your work station Picture.... Come on, lets see it
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I'm pretty sure Tom uses his front room whenever Carole leaves for a day or two with the kids. My workstation is my garage and it usually looks like one of those Oklahoma tornadoes ripped through it. I'll try to pick up a little over the weekend and post some pics.
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lol
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Close your eyes and inmagine a woork bech made from 2X6 lumber. Now imagine an area about 3 feet long with some chinzy aluminum sheeting nailed to it. Now picture an old man who's over weight, bald and generally in a bad mood in front of it. My work area, well-defined.
I'm still waing on said buddy to come over with his miracle cure bench topper. Maybe I should start drinking his beer....but hey I don't drink so that won't work. I'm not cleaning house until I get the new top applique. Notice the professional terminology? That's a clear indication that until I move my operation into the house when the garage temp nears 40 degrees, There'll be no pics of said work area. I could give up a secret tool or function of some sort. Its bad enough I got neighbors who want to see what I do all day in the garage let alone put pics all over the internet too. Besides, Denny is neater than I am according to him. Right Denny?
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Now picture an old man who's over weight, bald and generally in a bad mood in front of it. My work area, well-defined.
BOY, am I working on getting to this scene... I'll let you know if I need a few pointers Tom, but I seem to be getting there pretty well on my own. ;)
Thanks,
Jerry
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lol, Tom, you sound like my father. Retired old Navy man.... Whats worse than that, lol
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BOY, am I working on getting to this scene... I'll let you know if I need a few pointers Tom, but I seem to be getting there pretty well on my own. ;)
Thanks,
Jerry
Only because you've met me, Jerry. lol We need to get Denny, Andrew and I together at the factory...go to lunch. Gotta be a diner somewhere in Iowa near there, eh? That way you can see for yourself that I'm not the only one with weight distribution issues. Or thought-process issues. Where was I now......?
Shane....Jerry would probably just say Tom.
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Oh there's a pretty nice little Diner not 2-1/2 blocks from the factory Tom and you all are welcome, just let me know when you're coming so I can alert the local authorities. They don't let just anyone into the "Mile Wide City" without some kind of clearance. 8)
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thought I would follow up, been trying to get things cleaned up and organized, but it is getting there
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Found a couple bed rails from a childs bed, they made a great shelf, with a lip for clamps and to keep the colorant and glitters from falling off, Microwave was free from Freecycle.org. I will be covering the work surface in sheet metal as soon as a buddy picks up a large enough piece of scrap from a job.
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Brent -- Way too neat and way too organized. Actually; Nice looking set up.
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My work area is all messy. I try and try to keep it clean but for some reason it just doesnt happen. Ill load some pics when i get home.
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Brent It's nice to see how people have there work area set up. mike 8)
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finally got my area cleaned and re-organized enough to take a pic -
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