[modeleng] Re: Work Benches

Hi Wilfried, good to hear from you.

On top of my benches I keep a piece of 3/16" (5mm) compressed fibreboard
(called Masonite in Canada and USA). This stuff protects the benches from
everyday wear and tear and is great for cutting on with a utility knife.
It's cheap and can be moved out of the way easily, and replaced easily when
chewed up.

Might be just the thing for use with the kitchen counter bench tops to keep
them like new.

Good luck Barrie, Jeff Dayman


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wilfried Vermeiren" <vermeiren.wilfried@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 2:45 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Work Benches


> Hi,
> I would say give it a go. Certainly as an assembly bench it should be
rigid
> enough and have the advantage to be in fact a large measuring table. his
at
> low cost comparing to a "real" cast iron one. I use a left over 3x3 feet
in
> this way.
> I seen it mentioned already but before shoving it against the wall mount
an
> upright against the back, say 2 - 4 inch high. Finish the joint with some
> bathroom sealant and you are sure nothing, spilled liquid or even small
> parts, can escape that way.
> Regards
> Wilfried Vermeiren
> http://users.skynet.be/modelbouw.wilfried
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: modeleng-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:modeleng-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Namens Barrie Purslow
> Verzonden: zaterdag 16 september 2006 21:43
> Aan: Model Engineering List
> Onderwerp: [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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