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Post by 92220 on Jun 13, 2017 7:50:59 GMT
Sorry to hear about the demise of your saw Roger. Hope the guy paid for a replacement!
Bob.
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Post by 44767 on Jun 13, 2017 10:42:14 GMT
This all reminds me of my new workshop build. I drew up all the machines in SolidWorks (simple models) so that I could a) do a packing plan for a 20' container which was to sit on my front lawn and b) so I could work out a plan for the new workshop. Here are the 3D machine models: Jones and Shipman 540 Fexac horizontal Mill Weiler 300LZ Alba 10A Excelo Turret Mill Okuma LB15 Makino VMC40 Here's the container packing! The two CNC's were stored at a very kind machinery dealer and only cost a bottle of single malt to do so! The rest of the space was for smaller tools etc, benches etc. And here's the current floor plan
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2017 4:59:26 GMT
I wonder if anybody can help? I am in the process of building my new workshop and am now building the bench. I was going to put a kitchen worktop on top but am now thinking that it will be a bit too hard/slippy/shiny, so I am now going to put 18mm plywood on and cover it with something a bit more suitable. Now we come to the problem, when I worked in engineering my workbench had what I can best describe as a "green vinyl" surface which was very hard wearing but not hard in itself. I am struggling to find anything similar today. Does anybody have any ideas?
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Post by springcrocus on Jun 24, 2017 5:25:51 GMT
I wonder if anybody can help? I am in the process of building my new workshop and am now building the bench. I was going to put a kitchen worktop on top but am now thinking that it will be a bit too hard/slippy/shiny, so I am now going to put 18mm plywood on and cover it with something a bit more suitable. Now we come to the problem, when I worked in engineering my workbench had what I can best describe as a "green vinyl" surface which was very hard wearing but not hard in itself. I am struggling to find anything similar today. Does anybody have any ideas? Do an internet search for "Armstrong lino" and you should find what you need. Regards, Steve
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Post by 92220 on Jun 24, 2017 12:11:59 GMT
When I was an apprentice, back in the mid 1960s, our workshop benches were covered in hardboard. Worked wonders and was long lasting, and easily replaceable.
Bob.
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Post by Lisa on Jun 24, 2017 12:49:00 GMT
When I was an apprentice, back in the mid 1960s, our workshop benches were covered in hardboard. Worked wonders and was long lasting, and easily replaceable. Bob. This is what I generally do, first saw it in the metal workshops at school; they replace the hardboard yearly there because of the mess the students make of them.
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Post by jem on Jun 24, 2017 15:59:08 GMT
I like sheet steel on my workbench with a piece of 40 by 40 angle on the edge, for forming sheet steel over, it lasts for ever
best wishes
Jem
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Post by Roger on Jun 24, 2017 22:14:27 GMT
I use 'cushion floor' on my bench, ie soft flooring sheet. This is a throw back to when we were working on precision spindles in the factory. Putting spindles with ball bearings down firmly onto a hard surface can 'brinell' the bearings and destroy them. Ever since, I've liked the softer surface to work on, and it's easy to replace like hardboard.
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