Originally Posted by Bloy2004 The tubing used is metric, but is around 2" and is about 1/8" wall thickness.
The angle for the tray perimeter is also around 2"x1/4"thick. The benches are made to the dimensions so they will fit best for the shipping process.
A redesign would be the way to go unless you want to ship the bench in a compact package with the machine. |
Great!, Thanks! That is just the type of info I've been looking for.
I'm definitely going to redesign the bench, as you've said, the one that they ship it with looks like it was a compromise to make it fit, shippable, Etc.
If I were to remake the bench, I would use thicker sheet metal for the "tray", and the outer perimeter would be a bit larger to better fit splash guards and such. |
Any guesses on the gage of the sheet metal used on the tray??
It would probably be best to list your needs and make the bench to best suit those.
I wish mine was a little bit lower, as I'm not quite as tall for total comfort.  |
I have/had just the opposite trouble! I'm 6'5" and find most benches >WAY< too short to be comfortable to use.
The bench I have now is one I built hastily when I first got the machine. It's all wood, and actually a little too tall...
Doh!
Thank You for all of the help/information!
I have a much better idea of what I need to use now!
Tall Shadow