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  1. #1
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    Default Metal Basher from Torquay sees the light.

    G‘Day.
    Thank you for welcoming to the Woodwork Forum.
    Up until now I have been a metal basher, building such things as a trailer for my BMWGS and an RV7 all aluminium aircraft.
    I have seen the light. Next is a wooden boat.

    So some advice please.
    My metal work benches are too light for wood work, so I am in the process of building a 200kg bench.
    I have nearly completed the super structure from old 5” x 3" and 8” x 2” red gum, which I have run through my gorgeous new thicknesser.

    Now for some advice on the benchtop please.
    So far the options are.
    Cypress 90 x 90. cost $120. Pretty, but will it warp and twist?
    QLD Ironbark 200 x 75 cost $120. Heeavy and solid, but will it warp?
    Merbau 90 x90 Cost $300. Beautiful. DAR. Smoother than my billiard table.

    So, please, give me the benefit of your experience.

    Pete.

  2. #2
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    Default

    Hi Pete, welcome to the addiction. Not sure about the warping factor with those timbers. I have never used them over those dimensions but I am sure someone will know the answer to your dilemma
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John

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    Welcome to the forum.

  4. #4
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    Welcome to the forum

    Whats wrong with road side pick up timbers or demolition works etc check you, ok a few nails.

  5. #5
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    Default The Bench Wood.

    Hi Pete,
    Why not make up your own wood, meaning, I have just picked up for FREE, 3 x 1in. pine from Bradfords Aluminum & Glass Works in Thompsons Rd. Nth. Glg. just before the Railway line, or any of the same type of Place.
    Drive between the Buildings R/T, go in and ask, best way & you just help yourself.
    I've been there Fri. 18th. so you may have to give it a week to get some.
    If you Phoned them they will keep it for you, other wise some people come in & cut it up for Firewood. Just watch out for the Small Staples.
    There is a bit of work, & I would just Glue & Screw all the way. Legs can be made from the 3 x 1in. Bench Top will be many boards & all the edges will be the Top.
    You will need a H/saw, Hammer, Nail Puller.
    Cost would be Cartage, Screws, & Polyurethane Water Proof Glue ( $19 @ Bunnies ).
    Hope this may help.
    Regards,
    issatree.
    Have Lathe, Wood Travel.

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