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Build an Inexpensive Workbench

Author: W. Urtnowski


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 79

Above The dresser base supports work surface provides several drawers equipment supply storage Right Risers can added between dresser work surface creating storage areas large flat objects space ideal wings plans Build INEXPEN ODD U U Windy Urtnowski very modeler needs place build 42-year modeling career Ive improvised using kitchen table food pantry half-under-water cellar garage Now finally have dream workshop ago decided needed professional workbench As build models professionally could justify spending time money right started project imagining thought workbench should constructed After few changes arrived bench see photos 76 Model Aviation urned out project cost far less originally estimated Its total cost less $ 15I money left over take wife out pizza modeler will love bench wife will love pizza started recycling old dresser use benchs base has great drawer storage glue knives magazines plans its very practical Drawer separators can made inch balsa scraps glued place labeled drawer Brother P-Touch Oleum Ive covered some doors glass Formica makes great bench-top surface relatively costly town has shop repairs replaces shower doors may able get door-size sheets glass free shops usually have pay someone cart away old glass Save money pizza good friend Glen Meador has used mirrors advantagethis way can see up part youre constructing June 1996 77 label makerwings Consider thefuselages tables heighttools Never decide youwaste want sit-downspace have stand-up unit have both sit-down bench has two six-inch risers stand-up tables shop now create great storage space An old bar want tabletop higher stool makes great seat once trim dresser top make three-sided open-front legs height best suits support fit between dresser bought damaged hollow-core doors door raised table top 2 x 6s lumberyard $5 local hardware store open corners crushed cares Ive area under top can used store painted some tops white Rust glass scraper remove spilled glue paint nice tool help keep glass clean Its much better singleedge razor blades bandages hlock scrap wood glued corner glass holds knives keeps out harms way also glue old engine boxes tabletop organize glue pins sandpaper tools As final touch ran multiple-plug outlets some work stations Theyre handy plugging drills saws other electrical equipment try use shops space efficiently things stored drawers shop looks neat Mounting mirrors behind benches gives work area spacious userfriendly look Painting walls white also opens up area considerably use fluorescent lights theyre cheaper operate seem easier eyes Since organizing new shop Ive started having friends over Monday nights share fun consider workbenches best investment Ive made long time hope photos text will inspire come up great work station own send photo Good luck new projects Somewhere down shop theres new model thats calling come work somewhere upstairs family thats calling take out pizza y Urtnowski 93 Elliott Place Rutherford NJ 07070-1912 LESS HflSSLEY MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome k iSg 4 fau- \$/ CIfHO DAVIS MODIL PROOUCrS Up 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete inrmation packet send $400 Icredit applied first order Worlds Best LASER CUT KITS RUBBER POWERED FF SCALE ldt features finest LASER CUT BALSA Contest Rubber Conwuler Drawn Plans Conplete Hardiwie Pack Authentic Full Color Watersllde Decals Real Colored TIssue Conrplete Instructions Please check local hobby dealer fireL kits available better hobby shops around world Catalog 6200 Add $450 shipping kil Overseas orders add 20% F1 residents add 6% sales tax Made USA rIerr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr SuIte 3 TituavIlle FL 32760 407 264-2488 worlds leader Laser Cut model aircraft Dealer Inquires invited June1996 79 T-ON OWER

Author: W. Urtnowski


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 79

Above The dresser base supports work surface provides several drawers equipment supply storage Right Risers can added between dresser work surface creating storage areas large flat objects space ideal wings plans Build INEXPEN ODD U U Windy Urtnowski very modeler needs place build 42-year modeling career Ive improvised using kitchen table food pantry half-under-water cellar garage Now finally have dream workshop ago decided needed professional workbench As build models professionally could justify spending time money right started project imagining thought workbench should constructed After few changes arrived bench see photos 76 Model Aviation urned out project cost far less originally estimated Its total cost less $ 15I money left over take wife out pizza modeler will love bench wife will love pizza started recycling old dresser use benchs base has great drawer storage glue knives magazines plans its very practical Drawer separators can made inch balsa scraps glued place labeled drawer Brother P-Touch Oleum Ive covered some doors glass Formica makes great bench-top surface relatively costly town has shop repairs replaces shower doors may able get door-size sheets glass free shops usually have pay someone cart away old glass Save money pizza good friend Glen Meador has used mirrors advantagethis way can see up part youre constructing June 1996 77 label makerwings Consider thefuselages tables heighttools Never decide youwaste want sit-downspace have stand-up unit have both sit-down bench has two six-inch risers stand-up tables shop now create great storage space An old bar want tabletop higher stool makes great seat once trim dresser top make three-sided open-front legs height best suits support fit between dresser bought damaged hollow-core doors door raised table top 2 x 6s lumberyard $5 local hardware store open corners crushed cares Ive area under top can used store painted some tops white Rust glass scraper remove spilled glue paint nice tool help keep glass clean Its much better singleedge razor blades bandages hlock scrap wood glued corner glass holds knives keeps out harms way also glue old engine boxes tabletop organize glue pins sandpaper tools As final touch ran multiple-plug outlets some work stations Theyre handy plugging drills saws other electrical equipment try use shops space efficiently things stored drawers shop looks neat Mounting mirrors behind benches gives work area spacious userfriendly look Painting walls white also opens up area considerably use fluorescent lights theyre cheaper operate seem easier eyes Since organizing new shop Ive started having friends over Monday nights share fun consider workbenches best investment Ive made long time hope photos text will inspire come up great work station own send photo Good luck new projects Somewhere down shop theres new model thats calling come work somewhere upstairs family thats calling take out pizza y Urtnowski 93 Elliott Place Rutherford NJ 07070-1912 LESS HflSSLEY MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome k iSg 4 fau- \$/ CIfHO DAVIS MODIL PROOUCrS Up 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete inrmation packet send $400 Icredit applied first order Worlds Best LASER CUT KITS RUBBER POWERED FF SCALE ldt features finest LASER CUT BALSA Contest Rubber Conwuler Drawn Plans Conplete Hardiwie Pack Authentic Full Color Watersllde Decals Real Colored TIssue Conrplete Instructions Please check local hobby dealer fireL kits available better hobby shops around world Catalog 6200 Add $450 shipping kil Overseas orders add 20% F1 residents add 6% sales tax Made USA rIerr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr SuIte 3 TituavIlle FL 32760 407 264-2488 worlds leader Laser Cut model aircraft Dealer Inquires invited June1996 79 T-ON OWER

Author: W. Urtnowski


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 79

Above The dresser base supports work surface provides several drawers equipment supply storage Right Risers can added between dresser work surface creating storage areas large flat objects space ideal wings plans Build INEXPEN ODD U U Windy Urtnowski very modeler needs place build 42-year modeling career Ive improvised using kitchen table food pantry half-under-water cellar garage Now finally have dream workshop ago decided needed professional workbench As build models professionally could justify spending time money right started project imagining thought workbench should constructed After few changes arrived bench see photos 76 Model Aviation urned out project cost far less originally estimated Its total cost less $ 15I money left over take wife out pizza modeler will love bench wife will love pizza started recycling old dresser use benchs base has great drawer storage glue knives magazines plans its very practical Drawer separators can made inch balsa scraps glued place labeled drawer Brother P-Touch Oleum Ive covered some doors glass Formica makes great bench-top surface relatively costly town has shop repairs replaces shower doors may able get door-size sheets glass free shops usually have pay someone cart away old glass Save money pizza good friend Glen Meador has used mirrors advantagethis way can see up part youre constructing June 1996 77 label makerwings Consider thefuselages tables heighttools Never decide youwaste want sit-downspace have stand-up unit have both sit-down bench has two six-inch risers stand-up tables shop now create great storage space An old bar want tabletop higher stool makes great seat once trim dresser top make three-sided open-front legs height best suits support fit between dresser bought damaged hollow-core doors door raised table top 2 x 6s lumberyard $5 local hardware store open corners crushed cares Ive area under top can used store painted some tops white Rust glass scraper remove spilled glue paint nice tool help keep glass clean Its much better singleedge razor blades bandages hlock scrap wood glued corner glass holds knives keeps out harms way also glue old engine boxes tabletop organize glue pins sandpaper tools As final touch ran multiple-plug outlets some work stations Theyre handy plugging drills saws other electrical equipment try use shops space efficiently things stored drawers shop looks neat Mounting mirrors behind benches gives work area spacious userfriendly look Painting walls white also opens up area considerably use fluorescent lights theyre cheaper operate seem easier eyes Since organizing new shop Ive started having friends over Monday nights share fun consider workbenches best investment Ive made long time hope photos text will inspire come up great work station own send photo Good luck new projects Somewhere down shop theres new model thats calling come work somewhere upstairs family thats calling take out pizza y Urtnowski 93 Elliott Place Rutherford NJ 07070-1912 LESS HflSSLEY MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome k iSg 4 fau- \$/ CIfHO DAVIS MODIL PROOUCrS Up 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete inrmation packet send $400 Icredit applied first order Worlds Best LASER CUT KITS RUBBER POWERED FF SCALE ldt features finest LASER CUT BALSA Contest Rubber Conwuler Drawn Plans Conplete Hardiwie Pack Authentic Full Color Watersllde Decals Real Colored TIssue Conrplete Instructions Please check local hobby dealer fireL kits available better hobby shops around world Catalog 6200 Add $450 shipping kil Overseas orders add 20% F1 residents add 6% sales tax Made USA rIerr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr SuIte 3 TituavIlle FL 32760 407 264-2488 worlds leader Laser Cut model aircraft Dealer Inquires invited June1996 79 T-ON OWER

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