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My new workbench uses shelving units and laminated countertops. I used deckboards to help support the countertops and some boards between them and the basement walls. The boards create some more overhang at the front (toe kick) and bridge a gap I had to leave in the back because of a perimeter drainage channel. Continue reading Heart Valves, Digital Levels and Happy Holidays.
I have about a dozen 4-foot fluorescent shop lights in my basement and garage. They’re all hanging from chains and plugged into ceiling-mounted electrical outlets that are controlled by wall-mounted switches. They frequently have to be replaced because the cheap magnetic T12 ballasts in them go bad. On my last trip to Continue reading Shop Light Upgrade & T12 Phase Out This is the “fortuitous” keyboard and mouse podium I made for my CNC mini-mill. The previous owner kept the keyboard and monitor on top of the cabinet and used a “thumb” mouse that dangled down on a cord. They obviously weren’t easy to use and I wanted some kind of table or stand to put Continue reading A “fortuitous” keyboard and mouse podium for my CNC mill This article describes how I make workbench tops using particle board. I’ve been using this method for about 20 years with good results. Although the next time I build a similar bench I may use a laminate counter top for two reasons, which I’ll explain later. I don’t like benches that move, shake or vibrate. Continue reading Making Particle Board Workbench Tops |
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