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  • Power tool workbench - oak, formica, maple, and MDF.

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    shop01

    Power tool workbench - oak, formica, maple, and MDF.

  • Front view.

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    shop02

    Front view.

  • Center section removed so chop saw can sit flush with the top thereby providing additional support.

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    shop03

    Center section removed so chop saw can sit flush with the top thereby providing additional support.

  • After about 30 years the top has taken a minor beating for work and finishes. Time for a new top.

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    pxl 20220223

    After about 30 years the top has taken a minor beating for work and finishes. Time for a new top.

  • The white Rormica was sanded with 36 grit on a belt sander, then new black Formica was applied.

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    pxl 20220225

    The white Rormica was sanded with 36 grit on a belt sander, then new black Formica was applied.

  • The sides of the two side modules were reinforced, and then groves for T-tracks were routed. Here you can see the biscuits that were used in the original construction to hold the tops to the sides.

    pxl 20220225 pxl 20220225
    pxl 20220225

    The sides of the two side modules were reinforced, and then groves for T-tracks were routed. Here you can see the biscuits that were used in the original construction to hold the tops to the sides.

  • Sketch of saw holder for my shop.

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    shop10

    Sketch of saw holder for my shop.

  • Completed unit.

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    shop11

    Completed unit.

  • Completed unit.

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    shop12

    Completed unit.

  • Three-quarter view of completed unit.

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    shop13

    Three-quarter view of completed unit.

shop01

Power tool workbench - oak, formica, maple, and MDF.

shop02

Front view.

shop03

Center section removed so chop saw can sit flush with the top thereby providing additional support.

pxl 20220223

After about 30 years the top has taken a minor beating for work and finishes. Time for a new top.

pxl 20220225

The white Rormica was sanded with 36 grit on a belt sander, then new black Formica was applied.

pxl 20220225

The sides of the two side modules were reinforced, and then groves for T-tracks were routed. Here you can see the biscuits that were used in the original construction to hold the tops to the sides.

shop10

Sketch of saw holder for my shop.

shop11

Completed unit.

shop12

Completed unit.

shop13

Three-quarter view of completed unit.

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