Finally got around to building the bench work for my layout since I have been busy with college.The wood was free since I found it in the basement. Forgot we had it or I would have had to buy from Home Depot. The bench work is 38 inches wide by 4 feet long. I still have to put it together with screws. This is just a photo of it mocked up. Once put together I'll be putting a plywood base down.
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A good break from the brain strain. Looks like you are on your way. if you are using 3/4" ply, you probably don't need the center supports. 1/2" ply, use them.
See if you can a find speed bore, a hole saw or an auger to put some holes in the crossmembers for wires if you use them. It will keep it neat. 1/2" or 5/8".
A good break from the brain strain. Looks like you are on your way. if you are using 3/4" ply, you probably don't need the center supports. 1/2" ply, use them.
See if you can a find speed bore, a hole saw or an auger to put some holes in the crossmembers for wires if you use them. It will keep it neat. 1/2" or 5/8".
I put the center supports in just for the mockup might keep them not too sure. Thanks for the tip on drilling holes for the wires
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Shoot us a photo now and then so we can keep up with your progress. Have fun!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Shoot us a photo now and then so we can keep up with your progress. Have fun!
will do. 
hopefully will get the plywood by monday
If you wanna save some money, use OSB. Thats what I'm using on mine...
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