Bob's Work Bench

[errains]

hay now don't blame me about them racks of yours

Not sure about high-tech but here are the light
Half Moon Light
Architect Led Desk Lights
Can't wait to see how you get it all set up

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I bought a 5000K light at Harbor Freight to light up my work area a couple of years ago and love the amount of light it puts out. It is mounted under that giant shelf I made to go over my work area and I had to put some paper across the front to shade my eyes when elsewhere in the room.

 

[moon puppy]

I need something under the desk, need to find some bolt on under table drawer. I got use to that. I think I'm going to dive in and start placing stuff where it lands. Yep, first up, (forget about the cubby for a while) is finishing up the Lee.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

It's a purdy for now. Give him a little while and he will have a postage stamp work area.

 

[paddy]

I know the varnished wood looks nice but i would be looking to cover that with something ? even something easily removable and replaced like a sheet of Formica so when the inevitable paint pot gets knocked over or the super glue bottle falls over and leaks out all night kits and easy clean up.

 

[moon puppy]

I know the varnished wood looks nice but i would be looking to cover that with something ? even something easily removable and replaced like a sheet of Formica so when the inevitable paint pot gets knocked over or the super glue bottle falls over and leaks out all night kits and easy clean up.

Paddy I had a drawing table matt for the old setup, I have thought of this and I'm looking around now.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have glass over some of those rubber shelf mats available at Home Depot and Lowe's on my workbench and paint booth areas. I draw and mark notes on them with sharpies and such. If I am hand painting a small item and need a drop of paint to use or mix for a minute, I just put it directly on the glass. Super glue drips and spots are the biggest offenders.
Fairly often, I move things out of the way, scrape off the CA and paint blobs then spray it with glass cleaner and wipe it clean.

 

[moon puppy]

Found a deal on this

Plaskolite Optix Clear Single Acrylic Sheet 48 in. W X 96 in. L X .100 in. Mfr# 1AG1195A - Ace Hardware

Crystal clear, impact and weather-resistant, Optix is a continuously processed, high quality acrylic sheet. High molecular weight makes Optix ideal for almost any type of fabrication or glazing, while special UV stabilization protects the sheet from yellowing.Find the ACRYLIC SHEET48X96X.100 at Ace.

www.acehardware.com

They cut it down to 60" and I took the scrap. I'll crank up the heat gun and see if I can bevel the ends around the corners of my desk.

I'm sure someone will have issue with this someway or another but we'll press on.

 

[moon puppy]

Heat gun didn't budge this, but then again it's 60" that needs to wrap and I don't think I have the skills. May end up getting the drawing table matt. I can use the plexyglass stuff for other things..maybe.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Heat gun didn't budge this, but then again it's 60" that needs to wrap and I don't think I have the skills. May end up getting the drawing table matt. I can use the plexyglass stuff for other things..maybe.

Hey Bob, this rubberized shelf liner (like what is used in tool boxes) is what I use under my pieces of glass. This photo is from Lowe's and it is $19 for a big roll. Set your acrylic sheet on it and it absolutely will NOT move unless you pick it up and move it. It also adds another layer to help protect the surface underneath. It comes in Black, White, and Beige (as shown here) I find the Beige color is easier on the eyes.

 

[Rhino]

There's a clever lad! This bench has great potential!

 

[moon puppy]

Plexiglas cut but i'm already hating it. Ordering a drawing table matt.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I like working on glass as it is immune to paint and thinner. I am able to cut some stuff on it, but it will also show chip scratches if you do weird stuff. Right now the workbench pane has gotten pretty mauled over the last few months from the circle cutter (once) and then several other deep scars from I'm not sure what. It is still doing it's job though so I won't change it until I have to.