[modeleng] Re: Work Benches

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From: "Barrie Purslow" <bpduo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Model Engineering List" <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:43 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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I have used B&Q worktop on steel frame for work benches with good success.
My material came as damaged "breakfast  bar" worktop and has two rolled
edges. The price reduction was substantial.  The material cuts well upside
down with a standard carbide tipped blade.   It seems suprisingly sward
resistant, though the pattern fades after a year or two.

Dennis Jewitt
Kent UK

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