bench project

[zed]

Originally Posted by ericr

That is a good idea to make a bench out of one though. That top will stiffen it up considerably.... good job!

one of the shops I worked in had these as benches there. pretty much all the bench top workspace we had.

I figured I could put something on the back or more uprights if needed to strengthen more.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by zed

one of the shops I worked in had these as benches there. pretty much all the bench top workspace we had.

I figured I could put something on the back or more uprights if needed to strengthen more.

It's making me think about bringing one home now

[zed]

Originally Posted by ericr

It's making me think about bringing one home now

the one I got is 24" wide, about 7' long. you know they are different sizes depending on the bike.

I did cut mine down so the table height is 36".

[Fleck750]

Originally Posted by zed

I did cut mine down so the table height is 36".

Had to make the short person happy

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by ericr

We give ours to a local scrap metal guy that asked for them. The ATV and SideXside crates are returnables. The normal bike crates are not heavy guage metal and just strong enough to withstand normal shipping.

That is a good idea to make a bench out of one though. That top will stiffen it up considerably.... good job!

I almost said "Eric chime in here"

[zed]

got the drawers put on, guess next will be a vice after I get one.