$120 for 2 bases, one top ... less if you have scrap lumber and pipe
The hard part of some woodworking is what to do with the stuff BEFORE and AFTER it goes through the tools.
We need an infeed and outfeed table for routers, drill press, and saws but have no room to install a permanent workbench with an adjustable tool lifter.
We saw the coffee table to desk height adjustment mechanism and lightbulbs went off! This adjusts! We can take the top off! It stores!
The first photo shows it adjusted to align with the miter saw's cutting area.
As built, there are a couple of changes:
1 - It's taller. Lowest table height is about 30" ... add 8 inches to each leg.
2 - We only used 1 leg brace, about half way down the leg. Cut it to fit after you get the legs screwed to the top.
3 - the wobble of the adjustable bar on the threaded rod is not good for precision woodworking ... the second picture shows the guide pipe that keeps the threaded rod straight up and down.
4 - No pocketholes (sorry Anna) because this is a workbench, not fine furniture.
5 - The tops are cut from one sheet of 4x8 3/4 in melamine coated MDF ... 2 are 2x6 and one is 2x4.
This could also make an adjustable craft table. Raise or lower it to handle fabric for your sewing machine.
Comments
Guest ma crazy (not verified)
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 20:49
This is beauitful I love the
This is beauitful I love the colors! The children are going to love them too! Keep doing God's work!
yurra-bazain
Mon, 02/25/2013 - 20:57
What a Blessing!
It is amazing that you built these for a women and children's shelter. You are truly using your talents for good. :) Thank you for the inspiration.
In reply to What a Blessing! by yurra-bazain
spiceylg
Wed, 02/27/2013 - 17:47
Thank you
Thank you for the sweet comment. God gives us gifts that I feel we should bless others with. Heading over to check out your blog! :)
MrsPowers
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 22:27
Material
Hi! I absolutely love the colors you used (and the chalkboard paint is pretty awesome as well). I did have a question. I saw your question about the type of material to keep costs down. The 1 in material in my town is way more expensive than 3/4 in quality Purebond plywood. Do you think the plywood would hold up? This would be much more cost effective and leave some change to do a couple of extra small projects. Thank you in advance for your help!
spiceylg
Tue, 07/23/2013 - 05:12
Material?
MrsPowers, I am just now seeing your comment, my apologies! I don't see why the plywood wouldn't hold up, but unfortunately, I am not the one to ask. I am still quite the novice! I had asked about material for the top because I originally didn't want to buy the pre-made round tops. However, time got away from us, so we ended up just biting the bullet and buying them after all. If you are on Facebook, you will probably get a question answered quicker there. Ana's wall name on Facebook is Knockoff Wood. Best wishes on your future projects and sorry I couldn't be of more help!