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  1. #1
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    Default Recycle into workbench

    I bought this one today for a song in my books. I've had many before this and really they were assembly tables. This suits my preference to recycle and very much being a starter. The way I see it I can start, learn and improve with this one. Dimensions are 160cm long, 68cm wide. 82cm high, and 6cm thick. The wood is very hard and heavy. This bench took 3 of us to tilt onto the ute so it won't get moved in a hurry. I'm interested to learn what the legs could be off or name of them (besides very HEAVY)

    First problem is the stench of burnt engine oil at one end. Any suggestions how to minimise the smell and risk to future woodworking? Should I think of installing a softer wood (pine) on top to avoid damaging wood I work with)?

    Second I'm thinking to hold off with end vice until I know where is really best to put it and any hold fast holes.

    Third I was thinking to not build underneath but have some drawers there until I learn what's best (maybe mobile on wheels).

    I have started reading previous posts and watching videos to try and learn before I do any damage

    Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    Nick

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    What a solid set of legs! Could play front row for anybody. I would replace the top and probably with pine. I work mainly in cedar, so prefer a soft top. Lets face it, you are not going to be looking for extra weight . A laminated top out of 90x45 pine on edge would be a cheap and stable option.

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    Looks like a good solid, meaty starter bench. Later on you will be limited in additions but if you can get a decent front vice on there, you will be able to do a lot.

    Yes I'd replace top although personally I'd be tempted to scrape it back and see the quality of what lies underneath. I'd use a card scraper to avoid gunking up a plane, do a section and see how deep the oil is and whether it's practicable.

    If you're starting out, maybe you could use a belt sander or orbital sander with a coarse grit as an alternative.

    A quick and dirty short-term solution might be grabbing some pine project panels, or dressed pine, from Bunnings and gluing on as a laminated layer (if you can get the top fairly flat. It will look like hell of course, but if you're starting out, very practical.

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    Nick

    If you decide to go down the pine replacement track send me a PM.

    See this thread for some reclaimed radiata I have. (post #397). Ridiculously cheap if it suits you.

    Regards
    Paul
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    What's the underside like ?
    You could flip the top

    Rick

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    Certainly not got oil on it. Doing that was my initial thought but I want to have a good pan for this table.

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    Any solvent like turps or kerosene even should get some of the oil out. Cover with soaked paper towel or rags and let soak for a while. Then dry paper towel to absorb some of it out. Sawdust or kitty litter could also be used as an absorbent. Turning over is a good tip but I would still try and clean up some of the oil.
    Due to fumes, mess and fire risk best done outside.
    Sure is a good solid set of legs.
    Regards
    John

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