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Tools · 14 August 2008, 08:46 AM

If you're like me, when you have a project you try to find space in the shop, garage, or on top of your desk....or even the kitchen table.

I have a Shop on one side of the house, and a garage on the other. But playing with hobbies takes a more sterile environment, so it (they) usually end up in my office on the desk...or sometimes in the kitchen (we won't go into details about the perils of this), and sometimes up-stairs to what I call my hobby room, but which has lacked "environment".

I'm going to attempt to fix that with a workbench where I can store my watch tools, and to do double duty as a keyboard desk and photo equipment storage etc..

I'm starting out with an old antique kitchen work table that has seen better days and is beyond restoration.

You can see it is missing a drawer, the top is a couple of barn planks and if you shake it it wobbles a few inches in any direction:

Let's pull the top off and see what we have. pretty bare bones with little lateral support:

The bottom drawers have built in flour and sugar bins......I will have to rebuild the boxes, but I think I can save the original hand made faces:

The corners are collapsing, and it could use a bit more support...but the "bones" seem OK:

Well...It's been a day and here we are with some support for the face, some stability for the basic structure, and something to hold the top up more securely:

A close-up of the newly rebuilt corner, fitted, glued and clamped:

I hate these projects....it doesn't take long to have half the tools in theplace all over and an OSHA nightmare.. I guess I need a bigger shop:

Give me a few days and I can do another installment if you want...

JimSnyder · 14 August 2008, 08:55 AM

Cool project Tools. Yes keep posting updates

Terry Newton · 14 August 2008, 08:55 AM

Absolutely Larry

. I love projects.

Terry Newton

redshirt1957 · 14 August 2008, 08:59 AM

Please keep us updated. Framed many a house, but finishing work I just can't do. If you can't shoot an extra ten nails into the problem, I am out of solutions.

Tools · 14 August 2008, 09:11 AM

I might shoot a few extra nails in this one too...

This is not a restoration of this piece, but rather an up-grade to make it more usable in a hobby room environment.

I intend to use scrap material around the shop and don't expect to have to resort to any blueprints for it..

It's a play-it-by-ear project and I won't resort to drawings and blueprints.....although I might have to write down some measurements on a stick.... I just can't remember that stuff any more...

Letsgodiving · 14 August 2008, 09:14 AM

Looking forward to the next installment. Keep them coming.

buz-lh · 14 August 2008, 08:54 PM

Yeah Larry, keep us posted.

Lol-x · 14 August 2008, 09:36 PM

Looks like you're off to a great start Larry.

Obviously you have a fair bit of know how doing this kind of thing, I personally wouldn't know where to start, and as someone suggested poping 10 nails into it would probably be my idea of restored stability and refurbishment

Jimbits76 · 14 August 2008, 10:26 PM

Cool project Larry.

I'm more designer than builder so kudos to anybody who performs this kind of work.

J

Jocke · 15 August 2008, 02:15 PM

That looks awesome Larry, I look forward for the next update.

Good luck.

Jocke

Lisa · 15 August 2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures, Larry. Weren't those called "possum belly" tables?

mickeydainish · 15 August 2008, 03:00 PM

Good start Larry... I would like another installment!!! :-)

14 August 2008, 08:46 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Watch Workbench Project.... Installment # 1.. If you're like me, when you have a project you try to find space in the shop, garage, or on top of your desk....or even the kitchen table. I have a Shop on one side of the house, and a garage on the other. But playing with hobbies takes a more sterile environment, so it (they) usually end up in my office on the desk...or sometimes in the kitchen (we won't go into details about the perils of this), and sometimes up-stairs to what I call my hobby room, but which has lacked "environment". I'm going to attempt to fix that with a workbench where I can store my watch tools, and to do double duty as a keyboard desk and photo equipment storage etc.. I'm starting out with an old antique kitchen work table that has seen better days and is beyond restoration. You can see it is missing a drawer, the top is a couple of barn planks and if you shake it it wobbles a few inches in any direction: Let's pull the top off and see what we have. pretty bare bones with little lateral support: The bottom drawers have built in flour and sugar bins......I will have to rebuild the boxes, but I think I can save the original hand made faces: The corners are collapsing, and it could use a bit more support...but the "bones" seem OK: Well...It's been a day and here we are with some support for the face, some stability for the basic structure, and something to hold the top up more securely: A close-up of the newly rebuilt corner, fitted, glued and clamped: I hate these projects....it doesn't take long to have half the tools in theplace all over and an OSHA nightmare.. I guess I need a bigger shop: Give me a few days and I can do another installment if you want... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 August 2008, 08:55 AM	#2
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Cool project Tools. Yes keep posting updates __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

14 August 2008, 08:55 AM	#3
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Absolutely Larry . I love projects. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

14 August 2008, 09:11 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	I might shoot a few extra nails in this one too... This is not a restoration of this piece, but rather an up-grade to make it more usable in a hobby room environment. I intend to use scrap material around the shop and don't expect to have to resort to any blueprints for it.. It's a play-it-by-ear project and I won't resort to drawings and blueprints.....although I might have to write down some measurements on a stick.... I just can't remember that stuff any more... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 August 2008, 09:14 AM	#6
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Looking forward to the next installment. Keep them coming. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

14 August 2008, 08:59 AM	#4
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Please keep us updated. Framed many a house, but finishing work I just can't do. If you can't shoot an extra ten nails into the problem, I am out of solutions.

14 August 2008, 08:54 PM	#7
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Yeah Larry, keep us posted. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

14 August 2008, 09:36 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Looks like you're off to a great start Larry. Obviously you have a fair bit of know how doing this kind of thing, I personally wouldn't know where to start, and as someone suggested poping 10 nails into it would probably be my idea of restored stability and refurbishment __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 August 2008, 10:26 PM	#9
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Cool project Larry. I'm more designer than builder so kudos to anybody who performs this kind of work. J

15 August 2008, 02:15 PM	#10
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	That looks awesome Larry, I look forward for the next update. Good luck. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

15 August 2008, 02:45 PM	#11
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures, Larry. Weren't those called "possum belly" tables?

15 August 2008, 03:00 PM	#12
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Good start Larry... I would like another installment!!! :-)

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