Steven Shelby
01-28-2006, 3:17 PM
I have a 24x24 garage shop with a very uneven concrete floor. I am in serious need of a Flat surface for assembly. I am currently working on a 48" cupboard that needs to be laid out for assembly of the carcase.
So... I want to build an assembly table that will accomodate a project of this size and will also fold up out of the way so I can still park my cars. So far, here's what I've got: Flat surface means MDF, probably 6/4 (2x 3/4 laminated). I know the stuff is heavy but it's the flatest and most stable surface I know of for this type of project. Not sure of the size: thinking either 4x6 or 5x5... need suggestions. At the moment (and this idea just started to materialize this morning) I'm thinking of designing it as though it were a giant TV tray, with scissor style legs and locking casters so I can fold it up and roll it away.
As I say, this design is in it's very early childhood (infant, at best) and is entirely in my head at this point. I'm hoping that you, my fellow Creekers, can provide insight, suggestions, ideas, maybe even plans for a similar project. Thanks, in advance, for your input!:D
So... I want to build an assembly table that will accomodate a project of this size and will also fold up out of the way so I can still park my cars. So far, here's what I've got: Flat surface means MDF, probably 6/4 (2x 3/4 laminated). I know the stuff is heavy but it's the flatest and most stable surface I know of for this type of project. Not sure of the size: thinking either 4x6 or 5x5... need suggestions. At the moment (and this idea just started to materialize this morning) I'm thinking of designing it as though it were a giant TV tray, with scissor style legs and locking casters so I can fold it up and roll it away.
As I say, this design is in it's very early childhood (infant, at best) and is entirely in my head at this point. I'm hoping that you, my fellow Creekers, can provide insight, suggestions, ideas, maybe even plans for a similar project. Thanks, in advance, for your input!:D