Project by whope | posted 04-03-2021 02:40 PM | 1884 views | 1 time favorited | 8 comments | ![]() |
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I decided about a year ago to build an assembly table that was inside the house where the temperatures and humidity were more like where my projects end up. I bought a Noden Adjust-a-bench (which I’ll do a review on) at a show in Feb. 2020. It was the last outing before lockdowns started.
Using a torsion box construction based on the Paulk workbench and a top that I laid out using the Parf Guide I finally managed to get it finished this week. It moves very easily and the height is adjustable (as long as you don’t have a bunch of heavy items on it).
I put a piece of plywood between the two stringers to store longer items that I don’t use very often. Not sure it’s a good idea yet.
The finish is shellac.
-- Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with a Hammer.
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LittleBlackDuck
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#1 posted 04-03-2021 03:46 PM
Whoopee, whope... nice build… always admired the Paulk design and the Parf system is a cut above most… for an assembly table it looks like the bees knees.
That Noden A-a-b sounds like a great little unit… you guys in Yankeeland are spoilt with the availability of such goodies to choose from.
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woodbutcherbynight
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#2 posted 04-03-2021 04:53 PM
That is some spectacular looking bench with alot of options. Nice work.
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therealSteveN
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#3 posted 04-03-2021 05:06 PM
I have heat in the outdoor shop now, but I still bring everything into the basement to finish. You’ll love the temp/humidity stability you will have now, provided the power doesn’t go out. :-)
I’ve looked at the Noden bench many a time, I think he’s missed his time, Due to his excessive pricing you can now get 1000# electric lift tables used for industry, office, and whatnot, for less $$$
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whope
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#4 posted 04-03-2021 07:59 PM
Possibly, or even probably. It was a bit of an impulse buy at the time.
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Gary
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#5 posted 04-04-2021 03:07 AM
Clever design and execution.
The mechanical engineer in me worries about an unsupervised visitor larger than oh, so big thinking one of those corners was a convenient place to sit and eat an apple.
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whope
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#6 posted 04-04-2021 02:45 PM
Without the mobility kit on the adjust-a-bench, the top is definitely too wide. I like a higher bench, so hopefully, there won’t be any corner sitting.
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grovemadman
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#7 posted 04-04-2021 02:47 PM
This looks really great!
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Jim Jakosh
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#8 posted 04-05-2021 12:20 AM
Great addition to your shop. Nice adjustability!!
Cheers, Jim
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