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  1. 6th July 2004, 03:47 PM #1
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    Question Workbench

    Howdy all

    Just a couple of questions re building a work bench. I am in the process of planning a workbench, it will likely be trestle legs with an mdf top.

    The questions I have are :

    1. The top will be 3 layers of 3/4 MDF with 1/4 Masonite on top as a throw away when it gets damaged. The legs will be approx 1.6 metere apart, I know I am probably worrying about nothing but will this top sag or will I be able to dance a jig on it without bending ?

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    2. when attaching the mdf to the edging (oregon) should I coat the mdf edge with glue first to seal it ( or let it soak in at least) and then apply a second coat of glue prior to gluing to the edge ?

    Am I overthinking this ? probably. any help would be appreciated ..


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  3. 6th July 2004, 06:00 PM #2
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    When I built my bench a few years ago, I used MDF on a Tas Oak frame. Actually, I got the plans from Australian Woodsmith, which I slightly modified.

    The legs on mine are on 1200mm centres and the overall length of the bench is 1800mm. I have had absolutely no problem with it sagging. It is rock solid and bloody heavy.

    When I put on the tas oak edging for the bench top, I used a 6mm strip of plywood as a spline and just routed a slot in the MDF and the TAS oak. It hasn't moved since.

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  4. 6th July 2004, 06:38 PM #3
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    Why not try a solid core door (gee they are heavy!), I got one for mine for $30 from a salvage yard, and picked up some old 2x4 hardward for the legs and rails.
    I used this plan..
    http://store.yahoo.com/plansnow/wwrkbnch.html

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  5. 7th July 2004, 06:31 PM #4
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    thanks guys at least it sounds like I'm on the right track finally !!


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    That door tips is a beauty. I'm currently on the lookout for a cheapie at the moment!
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