7mmmountaineer
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jul 2, 2014 15:37:54 GMT -5
Since I am working finally on my new loading room I am wondering what kind of top to install. I was looking at some nice 4/4 bone white Corian last night but worry about static electricity. Corian is easy to clean and maintain but I am not committed to it. So lets hear a few suggestions. Do I go 4/4 Hard Maple, Locust or Iron Wood because of their closed grains or maybe 4/4 White or Red Oak, Hickory maybe even 2/4 polished aluminum?  ? |
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Post by krwada on Jul 2, 2014 15:44:03 GMT -5
Since I am working finally on my new loading room I am wondering what kind of top to install. I was looking at some nice 4/4 bone white Corian last night but worry about static electricity. Corian is easy to clean and maintain but I am not committed to it. So lets hear a few suggestions. Do I go 4/4 Hard Maple, Locust or Iron Wood because of their closed grains or maybe 4/4 White or Red Oak, Hickory maybe even 2/4 polished aluminum? ? I can say this ... I have seen the stuff you posted over on the HUB. By contrast ... I am el-cheapo ... mucho-el-cheapo to be exact. My bench is 3/4" MDF sanded and then coated with several coats of polyurethane. I light sand with 240 grit sandpaper in between coats however. Dang ... if you have the skills, and most importantly, access to the good stuff, (Maple, Hickory, 1/4 sawn oak) ... then I say go for it! |
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jul 3, 2014 6:13:44 GMT -5
Ken I can do 1/4 sawn oak, maple, hickory, locust etc. my self I have the trees to do it and access to a small kiln from a good customer at work. I am thinking about trying a different product though. Did a static electricity test on some corian last night with a 2'x2' sample I have and for me it conducts and hold to much static electricity. I am back to square one have a local metal fab shop that say they can do an all polished aluminum top for me at a good price.
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Post by krwada on Jul 3, 2014 8:55:50 GMT -5
Ken I can do 1/4 sawn oak, maple, hickory, locust etc. my self I have the trees to do it and access to a small kiln from a good customer at work. I am thinking about trying a different product though. Did a static electricity test on some corian last night with a 2'x2' sample I have and for me it conducts and hold to much static electricity. I am back to square one have a local metal fab shop that say they can do an all polished aluminum top for me at a good price. You got trees and a kiln? Geez... now I am really envious. I have found Corian to be a bit on the pricey side. As to aluminum ... an aluminum slab is also expensive. Unless treated, it will oxidize to a dark dull grey color. Maybe a hard type 3 anodized coating will do it? |
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jul 3, 2014 9:04:24 GMT -5
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Post by krwada on Jul 3, 2014 13:21:05 GMT -5
Hello Chuck; There is a QUOTE button at the top of every post. All you have to do is click that thing, and a reply with a quote automatically comes up. By the way, If you do go with aluminum ... make sure it is a slab ... not some kind of sheet metal counter top. A sheet metal counter top will not be sturdy enough for a press. Now ... this is an opinion ... not a fact. |
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Post by dangun on Jul 4, 2014 13:23:31 GMT -5
Hello Chuck; There is a QUOTE button at the top of every post. All you have to do is click that thing, and a reply with a quote automatically comes up. By the way, If you do go with aluminum ... make sure it is a slab ... not some kind of sheet metal counter top. A sheet metal counter top will not be sturdy enough for a press. Now ... this is an opinion ... not a fact. I quoted the Quotes!  |
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Post by ed alger on Jul 4, 2014 17:21:28 GMT -5
I made 2 benches from 4"x12" fir timbers. The timbers were re-sawn to 2-1/4" thick and turned on edge, for the most part. The benches are 25"x 60" with legs welded up from 1" square steel tube. Copious about of varnish was applied, top and bottom. Even though they are very heavy, I tied them into the basement wall. They have been a pleasure to use for over 40 years. I added an anti-static mat only because I had 2 and because I like to work on the mat surface...
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bob
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Post by bob on Jul 5, 2014 23:37:15 GMT -5
Chuck: Iused 2"X6" T&G pine on 2"X6" Joists at 12" centers,tied to a ledger on the back ends tied to walls and 4X4 legs in front. It has been been good bench for about 16 yrs. Prior to that I made an .060 6061 T6 aluminum top which was also very good. I made a 1"X6" wide X18" long steel plate to mount the press on, the plate was mounted under the aluminum top to prevent what Dan mentionrd. I will suggest if you go with the aluminum don't go with the polished the glare will get you and it will scratch very easily.
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Post by bob on Jul 5, 2014 23:38:01 GMT -5
Chuck: Iused 2"X6" T&G pine on 2"X6" Joists at 12" centers,tied to a ledger on the back ends tied to walls and 4X4 legs in front. It has been been good bench for about 16 yrs. Prior to that I made an .060 6061 T6 aluminum top which was also very good. I made a 1"X6" wide X18" long steel plate to mount the press on, the plate was mounted under the aluminum top to prevent what Dan mentionrd. I will suggest if you go with the aluminum don't go with the polished the glare will get you and it will scratch very easily.
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Post by bob on Jul 5, 2014 23:41:32 GMT -5
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jul 7, 2014 7:20:40 GMT -5
Looking like I am going to use a good 6/4 hard Maple for my top. Have a forester friend that is going to help me pick some Rock Maple from our property. It should out last me that's for sure......... |
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My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
