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Post by shakerdriver on Jan 13, 2011 23:49:12 GMT -5
i was asked to post about my work table so here it is. i really should've done it as i built it but wasn't thinkin about it, i just wanted it done so i wouldn't have to lay on the floor to work on my scoots anymore. i've only got about $17 in this thing because i already had the 3/4" plywood, screws, and sheet metal laying around, but if i had to go out and buy it all it would still only be about $50 plus your time. i made mine 8ft long by 2ft wide by 20" tall. its more than sturdy enough for scooters, motorcycles, or quads ( if you build 2 of them sidexside), i believe its sturdy enough for cars if you built it long enough and 2 of them sidexside. all my cross members are set at 2ft on center for the top and 1 at 48" for the bottom as well as the end boards. i also set my uprights at 19" tall and 32" on center. the lumber i used was 2x4 that cost me $17 (9 8ft pieces), a sheet of 3/4" tongue and groove plywood cut in half at 48"x24", 4" screws on the frame (pre drill or the wood will split as long as these are) and 1 5/8 screws on the top and to hold the metal in place. like i said i already had the sheet metal laying around but you can get a sheet at your local heating and cooling supplier for about $10, just duct work metal nothing fancy. i just wanted something that was oil and gas resistant. and DO NOT forget to put in angle bracing, pretty wobbly without those ( trust me). here it is after i was done and put my drag scoot on it.     also i use some cheap aluminum 6ft ramps to get my stuff up on it and even as low as my drag scoot rides it don't drag at the top of the ramp getting on the table. hope this helps someone out there build there own and save a couple hundred dollars over buying one. and this beats the hell out of laying on the ground to work on the bottom of these little scoots folks. |
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Post by shakerdriver on Jan 13, 2011 23:51:10 GMT -5
and before anyone ask, the duct tape down the middle is just there as reference for exact center for mine.
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Post by 190mech on Jan 14, 2011 6:39:01 GMT -5
COOL!I may have to build one of those,it would make pipe and engine work sooo much easier!!  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 14, 2011 8:05:15 GMT -5
Nice work area. Thanks for sharing the details.
I've been wanting to build something like that, but there's no room to get around the garage now with 4 scoots taking up every free space. I might do it anyway. Put some casters on it or something. That doesn't sound like a great idea, but it would have to move easily. I dunno, I'm not much of a carpenter. lol
I prob couldn't pull 'em off, but I was thinking of some other ideas that could be implemented for a really great work space. These are more wishes than what anyone should expect to see if I ever build one. lol
-Storage just below the top for a ramp to slide in and out of.
-Enclosed, or mostly enclosed bottom with doors for storage. (You can never have too much storage space.)
-Thick plexi-glass section in the top with a light mounted below. (That's really overkill, but it would be cool to have a little switch to turn on and light things up when doing exhaust etc... without a work light in your way.)
-Power strip or some sort of built in outlets. (One cord to the bench, then everything else plugs in there. Less stuff to trip over in the shop.)
-Slide out tool drawer near the top for the most common tools. (Sounds great, I'd never make it work right. lol)
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Post by shakerdriver on Jan 14, 2011 9:30:12 GMT -5
it has room under it to store my ramp and believe it or not its not that heavy, when i'm not using it i just flip it on its side and slide against the wall. it doesn't stick out past my rolling tool box that much, 4" or so i think. i've only had it stored away 1 time, always trying to work on something so i keep busy. i got some "O" hooks to put on it yesterday to tie things down, i just haven't done it yet. i'm also looking at building a front tire clamp for it, just an added security so my scoots don't fall over.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 14, 2011 9:48:02 GMT -5
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Post by shakerdriver on Jan 14, 2011 9:56:07 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 14, 2011 10:20:52 GMT -5
The first one is a good price, second is the same I linked to info about and looks more secure. Good deal if you can catch it on sale for $30 especially.
I'd like to see either with a 10" wheel in them. I'm wondering if they hit the fender on some scoots.
EDIT : Another thing I forgot before... If the bench doesn't have a spot that would work easily already, a sturdy hook or two hooks in the very rear would be good. That would let you use a ratchet strap to pull the rear down and lift the front up for working on the front wheel. Of course that's assuming the scoot has a centerstand.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 14, 2011 10:26:25 GMT -5
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Post by shakerdriver on Jan 14, 2011 10:34:44 GMT -5
yeah the first i linked to could be bought and modded for less than that. or i'll just build my own, just have to wait and see. and i did buy 4 hooks to put on there so i can tie down front or rear of scoot.
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Post by stepthrutuner on Jan 14, 2011 11:10:26 GMT -5
Nice work area. Thanks for sharing the details. I've been wanting to build something like that, but there's no room to get around the garage now with 4 scoots taking up every free space. I might do it anyway. Put some casters on it or something. That doesn't sound like a great idea, but it would have to move easily. I dunno, I'm not much of a carpenter. lol I prob couldn't pull 'em off, but I was thinking of some other ideas that could be implemented for a really great work space. These are more wishes than what anyone should expect to see if I ever build one. lol -Storage just below the top for a ramp to slide in and out of. -Enclosed, or mostly enclosed bottom with doors for storage. (You can never have too much storage space.) -Thick plexi-glass section in the top with a light mounted below. (That's really overkill, but it would be cool to have a little switch to turn on and light things up when doing exhaust etc... without a work light in your way.) -Power strip or some sort of built in outlets. (One cord to the bench, then everything else plugs in there. Less stuff to trip over in the shop.) -Slide out tool drawer near the top for the most common tools. (Sounds great, I'd never make it work right. lol) :idea: As long as we are seeking a more perfect work table, I would add an air manifold with lubbed and non-lubbed air for air tools and blowing and inflating. Complete with self-storing coil hoses, of course. |
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Post by Enviromoto on Jan 14, 2011 11:16:20 GMT -5
Nice work, that sheet metal looks slick though.
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Post by 2strokd on Jan 14, 2011 11:27:36 GMT -5
But easy to clean!
Very nice! Might have to swing by and check that out?
Time for a scooter ride anyhow right? Its 20 out, shoot!
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