Geek1945
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I found a really great way to build a construction table which just needs two sawhorses for support then stores vertically out of the way. Since it is built out of man made wood products it should stay straight and level.
Materials list all dependent on length:
flat Glulam beams not bowed pre-stressed, 7/16" chip/flake board, 2x4"s (table size dependent), drywall screws, optional 4x4 for vertical support, 2 castors (optional),glue, 2 sawhorses for table to make (minus) assembly desired table height
If you want a table less than 4' wide save the removed strips and delete 2x4"s place glulam beams 4-6" narrower than table width, this will allow 2-3" table edge clamping. Center chip boards over glulam beams and secure with glue and screws. If table is 4' wide cut 2x4"s to fit in-between beams, if less use chip board strips to make webs between beams. You may wish to paint the table if left outside, use Oops (negotiable price) returned paint unless you're color challenged. The 4x4" can be used as a vertical support by placing a scrap on the end for support or you may make rotating stands, you may also want to place 2x4"s or webs flush with table ends for clamping verticals. You may wish to cover the table top with sheet metal pieces for welding protection and using 'Harbor Freight" welder's alignment magnets. Castors can be install on the ends of one beam to allow rolling about.
The idea is minimal storage after homebuilt is completed especially in garages and replaceable tops if needed.
Materials list all dependent on length:
flat Glulam beams not bowed pre-stressed, 7/16" chip/flake board, 2x4"s (table size dependent), drywall screws, optional 4x4 for vertical support, 2 castors (optional),glue, 2 sawhorses for table to make (minus) assembly desired table height
If you want a table less than 4' wide save the removed strips and delete 2x4"s place glulam beams 4-6" narrower than table width, this will allow 2-3" table edge clamping. Center chip boards over glulam beams and secure with glue and screws. If table is 4' wide cut 2x4"s to fit in-between beams, if less use chip board strips to make webs between beams. You may wish to paint the table if left outside, use Oops (negotiable price) returned paint unless you're color challenged. The 4x4" can be used as a vertical support by placing a scrap on the end for support or you may make rotating stands, you may also want to place 2x4"s or webs flush with table ends for clamping verticals. You may wish to cover the table top with sheet metal pieces for welding protection and using 'Harbor Freight" welder's alignment magnets. Castors can be install on the ends of one beam to allow rolling about.
The idea is minimal storage after homebuilt is completed especially in garages and replaceable tops if needed.
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