Garage music/ Doo Wop

[Rodney Bullock]

Well, I got some work in on my garage today. I had a chance a chance to put all my tools away and arrange my work area for the spring. I was able to get a doo wop station out of maryland. I got a lot of work done. I found a lot of stuff that had fell behind my work table. I have enough room to put to cars side by side. When I got home I did googled Doo wop radio shows on singers.com There are still station dedicated to this music. I pulled the T-Bird out as I am going to get it touched up like the 55 chevy. The Plymouth is perfect, I fired it up and it's running great. I am going to drive that next week end to the spot. I need to have a yard sale, when I finish a car I have all these spare parts left over. I had a guy who is building a 1941 Studebaker street rod come over and he got a whole box of parts. Glad this stuff isn't at the house or my wife would throw a fit.

[Oldguy48]

Rodney,

Sounds to me like you had a great day. Working in the garage, and listening to good music. It doesn't get any better than that.

[Norm's Coupe]

Rodney, sounds like you listen to the same music I like when in the garage working. DooWop and 50's/60's rock & roll. Then maybe throw in a little country rock to go with it.

Years ago I use to lose things behind the work bench too. Solved that problem way back. Just screw a 2 x 4 onto the top of the bench the whole length of the back of the bench. Then things won't slide off the back side between the bench and the wall. If you have the bench in a corner do both the backside and the end that is up against the wall the same.

[Don Coatney]

My bench is attached to the garage wall. Nothing will fall behind it. Also gives

it stability so when I am using a hack saw in the vise the bench will not walk

across the garage floor.

My radio plays 24/7 in the garage. Has done so sence the day I completed

building my bench. Classic rock is my favorite.

[Rodney Bullock]

Yeah, Doo wop ios my favarite, Don, that work table is so nice I WOOD not put anything on it. It looks better than the bed in my truck.

[Norm's Coupe]

Don,

I don't think your bench would walk even if it wasn't attached to the wall. Looks nice and heavy. My bench isn't attached to the wall, but it is also very heavy and doesn't walk, unless you try and muscle the bench yourself to move it. In fact, about two years ago, I moved it from one side of the back garage wall to the other. Had to use two floor jacks and two people to jack it up and roll it to the new position on the jacks. I had a previous one mounted to the wall, but didn't like it because you couldn't move it if you wanted to change things around in the garage for some reason. I like things to be mobile, even if you do have to jack them up with a jack to move them.

[eric wissing]

Here's some doo wop with a bit of an edge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOPkzzbezyw

[Rodney Bullock]

I know one of you guy's is a wood man. Does anyone have a simple plan for making a work table? I would love to get some measurements that would enavle me to buy X number of wood and drill holes so I could make a real nice table that can support my vise, then I could get some real work done:) Right now I use a picnic table hey Boo Boo:D

[moparjack44]

In my garage, Classic Country or Blue Grass, along with my Pabst Blue Ribbon, beverage of choice .

Jackie

[Norm's Coupe]

Rodney,

You really don't need a blue print or drawing to make a good solid workbench from any of us. When I want make something like that, I first measure the area that it's going to go into. That will tell you you can't make it any bigger than whatever those dimensions are. The other consideration for the top is your height and arm reach. You want it so it's the right height to fit your body, not ours and the same goes for the depth of the top. You want to be able to reach to the back easily. So........use that measurement for the height and depth of the top. It doesn't matter how long the bench is as long as it fits the space you want it in. As for materials, I would build it using 4 x 4"s or 3 x 3" for the legs. Top cross supports could be made of 2 x 4's. Then I would use 2 x 6's for the cross support on the bottom. I would make the 2 x 6's across the entire length of that bottom support and the depth to form a shelf all across the bottom. Then I would use 2 x 6's on the top too, then cover with either hardboard, 1/2" minimum plywood or steel over the top 2 x 6's for a smooth surface. Depending on how long you make the bench you may need more than 4 legs. I would make the legs no further apart than 4 feet. You should also use corner braces on each corner of the bench.

So, in short, it's best to make up your own plan accordingly. Once you make your sketch with the measurements you want, then you can figure out how much material you need. I would use bolts to hold the thing together. Building a bench like this, you should have one that will not move on you even if it's not bolted to the wall.

[Brendan D25]

It's classic rock for me too, and sometimes a Bud Light.

[Joe Flanagan]

Don,

It looks like you need a project.

When I first started work on my car, I was constantly playing a CD called "Star Spangled Rhythm." It's a compilation of jazz and swing tunes from the forties. Since then, the work has gotten so nasty and hazardous that I didn't want the CD player out there. I'll be playing it again once I start applying filler and assembling the car, but with sand flying around, old paint dust, grinders, wire wheels, the MIG, and a compressor going, there isn't any place for music at the moment.

[55 Fargo]

Don,

It looks like you need a project.

When I first started work on my car, I was constantly playing a CD called "Star Spangled Rhythm." It's a compilation of jazz and swing tunes from the forties. Since then, the work has gotten so nasty and hazardous that I didn't want the CD player out there. I'll be playing it again once I start applying filler and assembling the car, but with sand flying around, old paint dust, grinders, wire wheels, the MIG, and a compressor going, there isn't any place for music at the moment.

Joe, just cover the Boom Box with a sheet, then shake off the dust and give the music machine a blast of air, you be fine, mine is inthe shop dusty,painint or clean, just gets covered up when necessary....

[55 Fargo]

If you could get a hold of some nice tonque and groove heavy hardwood. My Dad made some bench tops with some kinda Ash or Maple, that was real 2 X 6 tonque and groove, was from some demolition site on big old commercial buildings, he just ran them through a planer to take off the top layers of old paint and to get them smooth.

My Old Man is a real Man of Wood, worked in the Lumber Industry for over 45 years, he has sawdust in his veins....PS I have one woirk table you would like, it's not that big but real heavy duty, it s made with steel, square tube steel for the frame, 2 X 2 steel, 1/4 inch plate for the top and shelf, with heavy duty roller wheels, it's 28 inches wide, by 60 inches long, shelf basically sme size, it is extremly heavy duty, could hold engines no problem, I got a big old 5 inch vise on there. I also have bench made from a solid oak doors, 36 X 96 inches, it's beat up, when I finish the car, I am going to sand down the top of this baby and either paint it or clear coat it.....Fred

[Norm's Coupe]

Fred,

Your steel table sounds like a great welding and metal fabricating table. My bench is made with 2 x 8's for the bottom shelf and the top. Top is then covered with hardboard and half of that is covered with steel. My bench legs are 2" angle iron. Last time I moved it by balancing it on two floor jacks. At the time my engine hoist was out on loan, otherwise it would have been easier to use it. The bench is about 5 foot long by about 3 feet deep. The wood on the table is true 2 x 8's. I didn't build it myself. My father in law built it years ago for his shop, so it has the true sized lumber on it.

[55 Fargo]

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Your steel table sounds like a great welding and metal fabricating table. My bench is made with 2 x 8's for the bottom shelf and the top. Top is then covered with hardboard and half of that is covered with steel. My bench legs are 2" angle iron. Last time I moved it by balancing it on two floor jacks. At the time my engine hoist was out on loan, otherwise it would have been easier to use it. The bench is about 5 foot long by about 3 feet deep. The wood on the table is true 2 x 8's. I didn't build it myself. My father in law built it years ago for his shop, so it has the true sized lumber on it.[/quote']

Hi Norm, it is definately a great table for either welding or fabbing, I have my welder on it now as a matter of fact.

When I got it, it was rusty was outside for a while, I painted in a Raspberry color, had some Tremclad, plan to repaint it again, but for now shes fine...Fred

[old woolie]

In my garage, Classic Country or Blue Grass, along with my Pabst Blue Ribbon, beverage of choice .

Jackie

Wouldn't mind tippin' a Moosehead or 10 with you someday. My kind of music.

[Rodney Bullock]

Rodney' date='

You really don't need a blue print or drawing to make a good solid workbench from any of us. When I want make something like that, I first measure the area that it's going to go into. That will tell you you can't make it any bigger than whatever those dimensions are. The other consideration for the top is your height and arm reach. You want it so it's the right height to fit your body, not ours and the same goes for the depth of the top. You want to be able to reach to the back easily. So........use that measurement for the height and depth of the top. It doesn't matter how long the bench is as long as it fits the space you want it in. As for materials, I would build it using 4 x 4"s or 3 x 3" for the legs. Top cross supports could be made of 2 x 4's. Then I would use 2 x 6's for the cross support on the bottom. I would make the 2 x 6's across the entire length of that bottom support and the depth to form a shelf all across the bottom. Then I would use 2 x 6's on the top too, then cover with either hardboard, 1/2" minimum plywood or steel over the top 2 x 6's for a smooth surface. Depending on how long you make the bench you may need more than 4 legs. I would make the legs no further apart than 4 feet. You should also use corner braces on each corner of the bench.

So, in short, it's best to make up your own plan accordingly. Once you make your sketch with the measurements you want, then you can figure out how much material you need. I would use bolts to hold the thing together. Building a bench like this, you should have one that will not move on you even if it's not bolted to the wall.[/quote']

Norm coupe I can almost visulize what you are saying however the cross supports on the bottom I don't get, where would they go or bolt up to, I am going to start on this as sson as possible. I see what you mean as far as the legs, 2x6's boxed with plywood. How do I make the lower shelf? I am very interested.

[Norm's Coupe]

Norm coupe I can almost visulize what you are saying however the cross supports on the bottom I don't get, where would they go or bolt up to, I am going to start on this as sson as possible. I see what you mean as far as the legs, 2x6's boxed with plywood. How do I make the lower shelf? I am very interested.

Rodney,

To make the lower shelf you'd do it almost like the workbench top. Measuring from the floor up on the legs you put a 2 x 4 from the workbench front leg to the rear leg on both sides at least about 1 foot up from the floor (or higher if you want, but not much higher than half way up). Actually, about a foot or so up would be better for better support. Then bolt your 2 x 6 boards to those You don't need a support across the front edge of the shelf. You might want to put one on top of the back though between the two rear legs to prevent things from sliding off the back of the shelf. This 2 x 6 shelf will not only provide storage for heavy items, but also add extra support to the whole bench. If the bench is longer and you use 3 sets of legs, then add another 2 x 4 between those legs also, like you did for the ends for extra support.

[Rodney Bullock]

Thanks Norm I see what you mean now. I am going to start buying the material this week end. I have alot of wasted space. I'm gonna start using my area more wisely. I smell a new project coming on. Oh boy this is gonna be great:D

[Norm's Coupe]

Have fun. I usually like this kind of project the best. No plans to speak of, just make it like you want. It's more fun than buying a set of blueprints someone else made up, and it's built to suit you.