Construction table

I am going to build my table tomorrow and wonder if anyone has a better plan? Is the 4 X 12 version enough, or should I go to 16?

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on June 16, 2009 at 12:44pm
Ken,

Great table!! One of the best I've seen. Wish I had as much adjustment. I've put bolts into the bottom of each leg to do what you did, but not as neatly as you.

Good luck,
Ed
Permalink Reply by Tyler Allen on January 23, 2010 at 9:21am
Ken, that is a nice looking table. Is that 2" square tubing and how tall are the leg sections? I'm seriously thinking of building one for my 750 project.

Tyler
Permalink Reply by Bob Simmons on June 13, 2009 at 10:18am
I'm about to build mine at 4 x 12. Mine will differ from most in that the legs will actually fit into slots on the bottom of the table surface supports. After watching videos of fuselage assembly, I have realized how advantageous a shorter table can be at times. It pretty much eliminates the need for ladders when working on the top of the fuselage. By just having slots I can insert different length legs to get the table height I want. The slots and legs will all have predrilled holes for mounting, and the legs will also have predrilled holes for the diagonal braces the table will have.
Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on June 16, 2009 at 12:45pm
Bob,

You are absolutely correct on the height issue! I've got to use a step stool or riser to work on one side of my table due to the slope in my garage for drains. Your idea is a good one.

Ed
Permalink Reply by David E. Hodges on July 24, 2009 at 4:14pm
My 2 cents.About 4 yrs ago I saw a design in kit planes for a 16'x2' table on wheels, and my dad and I built in a weekend. It is awesome. I paint the top every yr or 2 white satin, and can store wood blocks underneath the table. If anyone is interested I can take a pic and post. It is 99.9% flat and true. I just completed a new 19x39 workshop and can completely turn it around in abt 30 seconds!! Let me know if anyone is interested! Dave
Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on July 25, 2009 at 8:08am
David,
Thanks, even though I have my table done and am working on my 750, any pictures would be helpful for others.
Ed
Permalink Reply by John Willette on September 10, 2009 at 10:30pm
I started with an 8 foot table and expanded to 12 foot as my project progressed. I made the mistake of making the table 36 inches high which worked well for most of the small parts but is was to high for working on the wings. I am just starting on the fuselage and still have the 36" table and it is still a little to high. Adjustable legs would be great
Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on September 11, 2009 at 10:42pm
John,
Thanks for the note on your table. I built mine in March and I too built it at standard table height and that is a bit too high for my comfort. I'm short and with the use of 2x2 bar stock to keep clecos clear, it is just too much. The problem is that any shorter would also cause back trouble from bending for extended periods. I just live with it and use a stool if necessary. Because of the slope of my garage drains, I built an 8 ft. long step that I use on the sloping side of the table and can move back and forth without moving a stepstool.
Ed
Permalink Reply by George Craft on October 5, 2009 at 2:33am
Here is an example of the type of benches that I make for my projects.
http://www.thestoragecentre.com.au/thumbnaillarge/bench.jpg
Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on October 14, 2009 at 9:33pm
George,

Great idea, I used that same system to build a wood storage rack years ago. Wish I had remembered it when I built my Zenith construction table.

Ed
Permalink Reply by Bob Simmons on March 20, 2010 at 2:02pm
Found some interesting hardware for leveling the legs.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2003986/2003986.aspx
Permalink Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III on March 26, 2010 at 12:33am
Bob,
Great hardware! This is a very nice product. As an old shop guy, I love it.
Ed

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