---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 12/24/05: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:14 AM - Re: workbench (Rene) 2. 07:16 AM - Re: workbench (bruce breckenridge) 3. 07:40 AM - Re: Re: workbench (Larry Rosen) 4. 12:09 PM - Re: workbench (John Testement) 5. 12:25 PM - Re: Re: workbench (Dave Lammers) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:14:35 AM PST US From: "Rene" Subject: RE: RV10-List: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: "Rene" Larry I am only allowed to have her car out in the cold on the weekends when I am actively working on the plane, but I still consider it a blessing. My neighbor came by the other day and asked me how I talked my wife into two bays, his wife would only give him one. She also rented me a hanger at the airport......plenty of storage now, I still prefer to build at home. Do not archive Rene' 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Rosen Subject: Re: RV10-List: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen Rene, Only 2.25 bays. On good days I am blessed with a great wife. I took them all and put up a 12'x30' foot shed to hold all my other s#!t (stuff). The cars can stay out in the cold. It is good exercise scrapping off the ice and snow. Rene Felker wrote: >... > > I am blessed with a great wife that has given me >2.25 bays of our three car garage. > >Do not Archive > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:16:56 AM PST US From: bruce breckenridge Subject: RV10-List: Re: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: bruce breckenridge I also used the EAA plans. I liked them so much, I took the leftover piece of 3'x4' and made another table (naturally, I had to buy some more 2"x4"'s). Then, I like that so much, I did it all over again. I'm working out of a decent sized hanger, so I had the room for all these tables. I put the 2'x5''s against the walls for tools and grinders and drill presses and parts bins and such. The 2 3'x5' tables ended up getting clamped together with the dimpler in between. Just make sure you modify the plans to include the top overhang. I also covered each top with a couple layers of butcher paper. Overall, I think I'm using about 13'x13' of the corner of my hangar. As you build different worktables, keep them all the same height - you never know which two you're gonna want to attach! Bruce #18 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:40:45 AM PST US From: Larry Rosen Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen I cover my tables with cardboard. This way you can lay a part flat and put a cleco in. The cardboard flexes and the cleco grabs the part. Larry bruce breckenridge wrote: >--> RV10-List message posted by: bruce breckenridge > >... I also covered each top with a couple layers of butcher paper. ... > >Bruce >#18 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:09:55 PM PST US From: "John Testement" Subject: RE: RV10-List: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: "John Testement" I made 2 30"x 8' EAA tables with a 2" overhang - seems to be a perfect size for everything. I did not put casters on them because I though that that would not provide good support for the dimpler, but now I wish I had put casters on the bottoms of both tables. I end up moving them around a lot and I don't think casters would have made any difference to dimpling stability. I often put some thin carpet or butcher paper on the tables depending on the operation. The shelves below are really valuable. John Testement jwt@roadmapscoaching.com 40321 Working on QB fuse -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bobby J. Hughes Subject: RE: RV10-List: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: "Bobby J. Hughes" The EAA1000 benches are very sturdy and will last a lifetime. I built two but with a slight modification. Cut the top oversize to leave about a 2-3" clamp edge all the way around. Come in very hand. Bobby 40116 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Subject: Re: RV10-List: workbench --> RV10-List message posted by: Deems Davis Eric Congratulations on your decision and on the journey that you are embarking on. My $.02, build as many tables/benches as you can comfortably get into the space you will be building in. I'm building in a somewhat limited workspace (15'x15') I started with 2 tables, 1= 3'x8', and the second 2'x8'. When I got to the wings I added another 3'x4' and butted it to the 3x8, to accommodate the length of the wings. I used a design developed by an EAA chapter somewhere, they've published plans and the things are pretty easy to build and pretty rugged at the same time. Here's the link http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm Good luck Deems Davis # 406 Wings http://deemsrv10.com/ Eric Kallio wrote: > --> RV10-List message posted by: "Eric Kallio" > > I have ordered my empennage kit from Van's allready. Wanted to beat > the new year price increase. I am getting ready to build workbenches > (I am thinking about building 2), and I want to get input from other > builders as to what works and doesn't as far as workbench designs. Any > input is welcomed as well as a location to get good plans, or a > picture I can build from. Thanks. > > Eric Kallio > > _________________________________________________________________ > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:25:11 PM PST US From: Dave Lammers Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: workbench I covered my tables with berber carpet. The small filings, chips, and the occasional errant rivet fall down in between the loops of the carpet and the aluminum skins just float along on top and don't get scratched. I even cut out several several rectangular openings exactly the size of the backrivet plate. I keep the carpet in these slots usually, but when backriveting, I take out the carpet "plug" and put in the backrivet plate. It is the same height as the berber carpet--works great. Vacuum up the small debris on the carpet at the end of the workday. The best of the Christmas season to all the fine folks on this list! Dave Lammers RV-6 N6X RV-10 elevators done today! Larry Rosen wrote: > --> RV10-List message posted by: Larry Rosen > > I cover my tables with cardboard. This way you can lay a part flat > and put a cleco in. The cardboard flexes and the cleco grabs the part. > > Larry > > > bruce breckenridge wrote: > >> --> RV10-List message posted by: bruce breckenridge >> >> >> ... I also covered each top with a couple layers of butcher paper. ... >> Bruce >> #18 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > Text inserted by Panda Platinum 2005 Internet Security: > > This message has NOT been classified as spam. If it is unsolicited > mail (spam), click on the following link to reclassify it: > http://127.0.0.1:6083/Panda?ID=pav_17368&SPAM=true > >