Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Dispatch #18 New project - Torsion Box Assembly Table

Started on 7/8/08 building a dead flat torsion box assembly table. This will be my primary work surface for building all future woodworking projects. It gives me a reference point to begin with that I know is "dead flat".
The top is constructed out of 1/2" MDF top and bottom skins with the interior honeycomb also being 1/2" MDF. The outside perimeter pieces are 3/4" MDF. This makes for an extremely strong yet light weight (to a certain extent)top. It is 4" thick x 48" x 48". This is the same design used to build aircraft wings.
I will be starting on the base in a few days. Have to work some crazy shifts the next couple of days. Have to work from 10 to 7. Messes up the day on both ends.


1 comment:

Unknown said...

nice looking top you just can't go wrong with a torsion box if you want something flat and strong.

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