[modeleng] Re: Work Benches

Chaps,

My best worktop is made of beech timber, but my second best is made form a 
salvaged fire door, it's made of oak, is flat and very strong.

Regards IDP

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sideways, Champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a
Ride!"

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shep" <shep.28@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:30 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Work Benches


Hi Barrie

Many, many years ago, before 'kitchen worktops' were available, I changed
the worktops in our kitchen, by prying off the melamine (or similar)
covering and replacing it.   I recycled the old tops and glued them onto
existing work surfaces in the workshop, where they are still doing sterling
service - so go for it!

Cheers!   Hubert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrie Purslow" <bpduo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Model Engineering List" <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:43 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Work Benches


> For many years I have used solid wood benches in my workshop but they are
showing signs of fairly serious wear and tear. i.e. splintering and
oiliness. This is not too much of a problem with steam locomotives but I am
rekindling my interest in model aircraft and they need a cleaner
environment.
> I am contemplating replacing the old benches with "Kitchen Worktops" as
supplied by the likes of B&Q. These appear to be plenty rigid enough (38mm
chipboard) and have a hard, plastic surface which is durable, non absorbent,
and easy to clean. Only one thing worries me slightly - I don't know anybody
who has tried it.
> What about you guys?
> Barrie Purslow
> Warrington U.K.
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