Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

continuation..

The workbench is made of 2x4 reclaimed palochina bought from timberport. The top is a 1/2 thick MDF which I got from a friend.. the bottom is just a plywood I have laying around. It has bench vise bough from han's tools in shang which I added 1/2 MDF to make it bigger. The table dimension is 40"x17" and 27" tall.

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@doms,

a handyman/woodworker in bloom!

your workbench seems sturdy and functional with all those 4 x 4s...

kaya lang medyo expose sa moisture yang mdf mo..bka mag swell..lagyan mo kaya ng sanding sealer top and bottom mga two coats para protection sa moisture.

and it is sporting a front vise ha..

that wb should produce some nice woodworking projects imho.

you have the necessary hand tools to build one.

enjoy the craft! and thanks for sharing your pics...

V

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@Violaine,

Thanks! 🙂
Saan ba makakakuha nung sanding sealer?

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by the way, I did not permanently glue it so when I move to another apartment I can put it to my car..

This is the picture of the frame. I used 5" bolts for the legs.

Very nice doms... And yes, where to get the sealer? No idea what it is...

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Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

Nice and compact! I can sense your excitement. Go and do some projects! You'll get lots of help and encouragement here.

One question/warning: Is your balcony protected from rain? There may be a roof but, on a windy and rainy day, can you keep your tools and workbench dry?

Just don't want you to lose all you've worked on in the next typhoon.

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@doms

ok na yan workbench mo upgrade na lang later, mas desente yan kesa sa unang workbench ko prior to serious woodworking din.

here is my jurassic workbench in my dirty shop, wala yang front vise kasi C-clamp lang gamit ko dati..you can also see my first miter box, stanley # 4 and my first table saw and my first ever jewelry box project.. This pic was taken on July 2010.

seriously ang cute ng halaman sa tabi ng WB mo.

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

Buy Boysen Sanding sealer ... available at Ace or Wilcon and at times even at hardware stores.

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@doms,

and then if you have the Boysen sanding sealer, apply it with a 2" brush...wait for at least 30 minutes..sand it lightly using 240 grit...remove the dust with cloth and apply another coat...put some face mask for the lacquer fumes..i also suggest you put the same sealer on to the leg posts as well..soak the bottom of the feet and no need to sand.

V

oh btw...buy a lacquer thinner to remove the sealer...

in between brushing, keep your brush wrapped in plastic..when youre done with painting, its time to soak and clean your brush in lacquer thinner...the final wash is to clean the brush in soapy water..hang it dry then when its dry, wrapped the bristles using old newspaper, tie with a rubber band..

pls dont buy cheap paint brushes...like "Globe" brand...disposable ito...sayang pera...LOL

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

Nice and compact! I can sense your excitement. Go and do some projects! You'll get lots of help and encouragement here.

One question/warning: Is your balcony protected from rain? There may be a roof but, on a windy and rainy day, can you keep your tools and workbench dry?

Just don't want you to lose all you've worked on in the next typhoon.

Thanks sir balarila!
It actually don't have enough protection from the rain.. I was thinking of making a toolbox with sliding drawers to protect them from rain and probably thief 😮 (knock on wood)
It will also serve as some practice before starting my projects (jewelry boxes).

As of now, kapag umuulan I put them in my toolbox.. hassle lang kasi kapag nasa toolbox ko ang hirap kunin ng dapat gamitin..

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@doms

ok na yan workbench mo upgrade na lang later, mas desente yan kesa sa unang workbench ko prior to serious woodworking din.

here is my jurassic workbench in my dirty shop, wala yang front vise kasi C-clamp lang gamit ko dati..you can also see my first miter box, stanley # 4 and my first table saw and my first ever jewelry box project.. This pic was taken on July 2010.

seriously ang cute ng halaman sa tabi ng WB mo.

Ganyan ang gusto kong gawing jewelry box!! 😮
from the looks, naka 45 degree cut yung sides ng box tapos naka biscuit (not sure kung tama) joint. yan ang problem ko ngayon. kung paano makagawa ng malinis na 45 degree cut using hand tools. Di pa maganda yung pagkakagawa ng shooting board ko. ulitin ko na lang hopefully mas maganda sa unang version..

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

Thanks sir JayL. Try ko tingin mamaya sa ACE.

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

@doms,

and then if you have the Boysen sanding sealer, apply it with a 2" brush...wait for at least 30 minutes..sand it lightly using 240 grit...remove the dust with cloth and apply another coat...put some face mask for the lacquer fumes..i also suggest you put the same sealer on to the leg posts as well..soak the bottom of the feet and no need to sand.

V

oh btw...buy a lacquer thinner to remove the sealer...

in between brushing, keep your brush wrapped in plastic..when youre done with painting, its time to soak and clean your brush in lacquer thinner...the final wash is to clean the brush in soapy water..hang it dry then when its dry, wrapped the bristles using old newspaper, tie with a rubber band..

pls dont buy cheap paint brushes...like "Globe" brand...disposable ito...sayang pera...LOL

First read ko.. "Ano daw?":confused: dami steps.. hehehe! newbie pa sa finishing.. thanks! will try this soon! 🙂

Re: My first workbench... plus an introduction..

mag turo ka nalang din eh di lubusin na...hehehe

V