[modeleng] Re: Work Benches

Hi Barrie,

I have a long bench, courtesy of the peeps that supplied our new kitchen. We 
got twice what was ordered and got told keep it so I did. Brand new kitchen 
cupboards, high and low, new surface, 16 ft, and still retained my faithful 
old bench for butchery purposes. If you do use a laminated top, they are 
great for marking, painting, minor works, dismantling, assembling... I could 
keep going on but beware, don't miss with a hammer, they scratch badly and 
score, (No good if you are painting on there, must be clean.), and remember, 
anything you put on there will slide, even if it is heavy, it will slide.
I wouldn't be without my worktop bench, neither would I be without my 
rough-cut wood top bench.

Dave.
----- 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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