willybears Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Hi All, I am a brand new Cozy Mark IV type and preparing my shop. I have a 16' X 20' workshop and would like to know what the recommended workbench (Lay-up table) dimensions are. I have seen that there is a thought to build 2 benches that attach together to make a longer table for the longer lay-ups. Let me know what you have done or recommend and if you have any pictures to share that would be great too. Big Thanks Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Wil, I decided to proceed through the first real building chapter with a somewhat makeshift table setup: a 3' x 4' piece of 3/4" smooth and flat birch plywood on top of a plain old 8' fold-up table. I have no regrets with this approach as I have become much more in tune with what I actually need and what will work within the space I have available (10-12' x 20'). Looking down the road, I am planning to build a number of small tables similar in design to those recommended by EAA Chapter 1000: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm I have found suggested table dimensions to be in the range of 36"-44" x 10'-12', and most tending to build one-piece tables. My opinion is just one of many, but I don't think you can go wrong with the plywood and fold-up table approach for starters. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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