HeadExam 1,783 #51 Posted December 24, 2015 That is a GREAT work bench! It should serve you well for many years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #52 Posted December 25, 2015 That looks a nice strong bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #53 Posted December 29, 2015 While waiting for the local engineering firm to open again to get the 2mm top folded up for my bench i thought i would make a start on my work table. All the 40 mm box steel cut to length and a few bits of 19mm as well. Starting to lay out the frame for the work top. Size is 2000mm x 1100mm. As i am only using 2mm sheet for the top, the extra internal bars will be carrying the weight of the tractors. My floor isn't very level so i have had to make adjustable feet. All six legs complete and ready to be welded to the frame. Legs tacked on and lower braces welded in place. Everything fully welded and ready for the wire wheel and some primer. Still need to make some ramps and get a top fitted. 8 pmackellow, Triumph66, Stormin and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #54 Posted December 29, 2015 The adjustable legs are a great addition! 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #55 Posted December 29, 2015 I can't tell from the photos, but are there/going to be, lock nuts on the legs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #56 Posted December 29, 2015 I can't tell from the photos, but are there/going to be, lock nuts on the legs? Yes, just not very visable in the last photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minky 50 #57 Posted December 29, 2015 nice job noel. that wee welder hasn't done that much work in years! 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #58 Posted December 29, 2015 Nice work, that'll be a fab bench 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #59 Posted December 31, 2015 Not much progress, just primed and painted. 8 Stormin, minky, Alan and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #60 Posted January 1, 2016 Great workmanship Noel and a tidy workshop it will be too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #61 Posted January 1, 2016 a tidy workshop it will be too. That's what I thought when I built mine. 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #62 Posted January 3, 2016 Nice work Noel, you can't beat working on a machine at a comfortable height It reminds me that I need to get my big bench back up soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #63 Posted January 5, 2016 Picked up some 2mm galvanised tin and got it fitted. 6 meadowfield, HeadExam, Ian and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #64 Posted January 5, 2016 Made a start to my stove today. Had to have a change of plans as i couldn't get a cutting of box section big enough, needed a bit 12in or bigger. So, plan B. Had a look about to see what i could use and decided to go the gas cylinder route. After deciding on the orientation of the stove i marked out the door size, then cut down the hinge side and welded on two trailer hinges. Then cut free the remaining three sides. Found an old grate and tin pan and cut to fit. Didn't want it to sit on the floor so raised it up on 16in legs. Ran out of welding wire so thats the end of progress for today. 9 nigel, minky, C-101plowerpower and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #65 Posted January 7, 2016 A little more progress today, got the exit fitted for the chimney and had to make a new grate out of 1/2" square bar as the cast iron one broke in two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #66 Posted January 7, 2016 Looks good so far, thats gonna keep ya nice and warm. Are you going to put a flat top on it for the kettle? 2 HeadExam and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #67 Posted January 7, 2016 Looks good so far, thats gonna keep ya nice and warm. Are you going to put a flat top on it for the kettle? I thought that was mandatory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #68 Posted January 7, 2016 Looks good so far, thats gonna keep ya nice and warm. Are you going to put a flat top on it for the kettle? Kettle? Frying pan!! 2 nigel and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #69 Posted January 10, 2016 Lit a fire in the stove to burn off the yellow paint. Finally all finished with hot plate installed. Just needs a coat of high heat black paint to tidy it up. 4 Alan, Triumph66, minky and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #70 Posted January 10, 2016 That looks the mutts nuts mate , if I lived closer ide be over for a bacon sarnie 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #71 Posted January 14, 2016 Eventually got my worktop folded and fitted. Just stuck it on with CT1 silicone. Got a shelf up and another under the work bench so i could keep the place looking tidy. Also made a bar to hold my grinders. 8 Cub Cadet, nigel, the showman and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #72 Posted January 14, 2016 That stereo unit is the same as the one I've had for years. Tape player packed in last year. 1 moogie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moogie 372 #73 Posted January 14, 2016 That stereo unit is the same as the one I've had for years. Tape player packed in last year. My 11 year old daughter wants to know what a tape player is. Good job you didnt say 8 track ! 3 Stormin, Triumph66 and the showman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #74 Posted January 14, 2016 My 11 year old daughter wants to know what a tape player is. Good job you didnt say 8 track ! A cassette deck is a type of tape machine for playing and recording audio compact cassettes. Consumer electronics formerly used the term deck to distinguish them from a tape recorder, the "deck" being part of a stereo component system, while a "tape recorder" was more portable and usually had a self-contained power amplifier (and often speakers). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
