The folding universal workbench can become an indispensable thing at the equipment of a workplace in garage or the house for work with a tree or metal..
Not every desktop surface is able to withstand the load, which occur when working with metal products. This workbench is made of particularly durable materials, ready for workloads, strokes and high blood pressure.
Folding workbench is a universal and ordinary table
Recently, transformed furniture is becoming increasingly popular, which with ease and speed is able to change its purpose. Folding table allows its owner to work with different materials at one table and save space in the workplace.
Besides, if there is no need for frequent use of the machine, then the complex design allows you to remove it from the room and free up space.
The main difference between the universal and the usual carpenter's table is the strength of the frame, which is usually metal. It can be with mobile powerful rollers in the basis or with a difficult design.
It should be chosen very carefully given that, that complex options can be extremely volatile, and hulls often have a high price.
Characteristics of a complex universal machine for home and workshop
The main purpose of this table is to carry out work at home or in a small workshop. The tables differ mainly in size and price. In terms of their external working qualities, all tables are almost the same and have the following characteristics:
- Tables consist of two parts: one remains movable, the other is not.
- The position of the moving part can be adjusted with two rotating handles.
- Special holes and clamps, located on the work surface of the table, allow to fix the processed details in the course of work.
- Great space savings are achieved due to the complex design of the machine.
- The plane of the table and the height are adjustable to the required parameters.
Advantages of universal complex machines
Such a table is a compact workplace. Such machines are made mainly of metal and have a table top of medium-density wood-fiber board (MDF).
This material is resistant to moisture and steam, which makes it a practical material for making a desktop.
Manufacturers have provided special places on the desktop for the installation of power tools from different manufacturers, which gives the owner the opportunity to supplement their workbench:
- circular saw;
- grinding machine;
- drill;
- electric jigsaw;
- drilling device.
A set of necessary tools and a home workbench will allow the master to carry out carpentry work with precision, as in production. Tim, who dreams of making furniture on their own, such a device is simply necessary.
In small repair shops, such tables will save a lot of space and get great results from the repair work.
Despite the small size, they are strong enough and allow to carry out processing of massive details. Some machines can withstand a total weight of about two hundred kilograms. in addition, modern countertops allow you to securely fasten the parts during their processing.
All clamps for fastening of the processed details are placed in openings of a table-top, which greatly facilitates the work of the master. Clamps are included, but if there are not enough of them, you can always buy them separately. Metal frame, due to its strength allows you to use hand tools.
When it is not possible to mechanize the work completely, without its use can not do. Justification of the hand tool happens, usually, with small volumes of work.
By and large, complex analogues are intended for carpentry. But if you do not exceed the allowable load, then you can install and metalwork vices.
When it is necessary to cut or bend thick sheets of metal, then it is better not to use a folding table. The main purpose for them is planing, sawing or cutting parts. If ready-made options do not work, then you can make a table according to your own plan.
What to consider when making your own machine
Table for metalwork or carpentry, primarily, must be stable. Its size depends on the area of the workshop and the frequency of use.
For the surface of the machine it is better to choose strong wood species, such, like an oak, beech or hornbeam. This will allow the master to work with mechanical, hand tools and various materials.
Before you start making the machine, it is necessary to determine the purpose of its use. All machines can be divided into three groups:
- Stationary - are large sturdy tables, tied to one place.
- Mobile - small folding tables with a metal framework are most suitable for work with small details.
- Ingredients, which are held by bolted connections, which are easy to replace parts and allow easy disassembly of the tool.
At independent manufacturing of the working machine it is possible to make a design under the growth, to work without stooping. Finished machines rarely exceed a height of eighty centimeters, which is extremely inconvenient for tall people.
in addition, you can fill the workbench with the necessary tools and make suitable places for clamping parts. The optimal length of the machine is two meters and a width of eighty centimeters. To store hand tools and small parts, you can supplement the workbench with several boxes.
It is better to take a solid canvas as a work surface, which can be made from old interior doors. When using individual boards, they should be knocked down very tightly, so that there are no gaps, which can get garbage and sawdust.