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Offline ctom

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #15 on: 07/30/13 20:40 UTC »
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #16 on: 07/30/13 20:48 UTC »
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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Offline Jerry V

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #17 on: 07/30/13 20:52 UTC »
Quote from: ctom on 07/30/13 20:40 UTC
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #18 on: 07/31/13 07:04 UTC »
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.

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Offline jl3140

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #19 on: 07/31/13 09:15 UTC »
Now THAT is a nice workspace! I wish I had the space for something like that. That metal top really makes it look slick.

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #20 on: 07/31/13 10:24 UTC »
way to clean and organized - I dont think I would know how to work like that.
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Re: Work surface
« Reply #21 on: 07/31/13 11:08 UTC »
X2 what sim said....now what did I do with that measuring spoon?
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Re: Work surface
« Reply #22 on: 07/31/13 11:47 UTC »
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #23 on: 07/31/13 16:27 UTC »
Man,those are some very nice workstations!!
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Offline ctom

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #24 on: 07/31/13 17:34 UTC »
Quote from: pjmcla on 07/31/13 11:47 UTC
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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Offline Shane70

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Re: Work surface
« Reply #25 on: 07/31/13 20:34 UTC »
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #26 on: 07/31/13 21:12 UTC »
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #27 on: 07/31/13 21:29 UTC »
WOW
you guys have some really sweet work benches, Thank you for the pictures!!! ;D ;D ;D 
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Re: Work surface
« Reply #28 on: 07/31/13 23:40 UTC »
Quote from: sim on 07/31/13 10:24 UTC
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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Re: Work surface
« Reply #29 on: 08/01/13 01:42 UTC »
Don't know how to move pics around sorry. Look in gallery why we do it. mike  8)
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