---------------------------------------------------------- RV12-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/13/08: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:32 AM - Re: Work bench size? (Joe Dubner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:34 AM PST US From: Joe Dubner Subject: RV12-List: re: Work bench size? Joe I think 4 feet is too wide -- it's too hard to reach across. I'm happy with the 3' X 8' overall top surface dimensions for my RV-8A project table. Two smaller tables are handier than one large one so build another (later) if you underestimate your needs. I (along with many builders over the years) built a "standard EAA Chapter 1000 workbench". I don't think you can go wrong with it and all the details are already worked out for you. Click on the "Work Table Plans" link near the top of this page to see the details. http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm As I mentioned, I modified the dimensions to make mine 3' X 8' (including overhang). I also made a couple of modifications (suggested to me by others) that I'm very pleased with: 1. Allow enough overhang of the table top surface on all sides to allow for clamping. 2. Put the table on casters (locking preferred) so it can be moved. Even if you have a fixed location for it, sooner or later it'll need to be moved and the thing is HEAVY! Best Regards, Joe Long-EZ flying, RV-8A building http://www.mail2600.com > Time: 07:34:00 AM PST US > From: "Joe" > Subject: RV12-List: Work bench size? > > I am getting ready to build a work bench to use for constructing the > RV-12. What is an ideal size? I was thinking 4' x 12'. Is that too > wide or too short? What do you think is best? > Thanks, Joe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv12-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV12-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv12-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv12-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.