Built my G10 topped Grinder bench!

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Philadelph

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Finally I got down to doing this. Been in my mind for a while at least. Anyway, I built from scratch a new "workbench" JUST for my Grinder. I built it at a height where I can grind while sitting- something I've been reading a lot about lately. All 2x4's, very sturdy and the top is a SOLID 3/4" piece of G10 Micarta. Awesome. I had to work the G10 somewhat since it wasn't exactly "squared" but after that (major PITA) it fit very well. By the way, the "base" rectangular support isn't on the ground- it is about 2 or 3 inches up off the ground on the legs. Just didn't photograph it at the right angle to show that. The best part is- The micarta is in no way "secured" to the bench! It just lays in the rectangular frame on the legs with no bolts or screws. It is very snug so there is no movement but if I ever need to change the top or even transfer it to a new workbench, all I do is unmount the grinder and lift up the top! It works amazingly well. Other thing is- the grinder is centered between the front and back edges of the micarta so it can be mounted in either direction. Therefore if I need to place the bench in a corner where the grinder would be cramped on the "left" I can just unmount, turn the top around and re-mount the grinder on the "right". The G10 is perfect for this. I wouldn't try holding that 130+lb grinder in this setup with a piece of plywood! lol Anyway, I am really proud of this one! Special thanks to ByronTodd and his dad for the G10 hook-up!
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Are you brewing beer in that bucket!?


I also grind sitting down. I am a lazy lazy man...
 
We have sent a lot of G-10 out for just such purposes as this. Great Job, BTW. Robert Dark got a bunch just to cover his work tables and used them as table tops. It is HARD and tough.
Thanks for sharing,
James
 
Ok, in the bucket is G10 dust and water (other grinding dust in there too). And the jar next to the grinder- just water- I honestly have no clue what that yellow is from.
 
i still need to get mine set up for the mini mill that was my first paln but have not got around to it yet
 
You guys never use the folger's porta potty before? Very useful when the bathroom is far away and the neighbors are close.
 
But the real question is...

Are you going to make a razor or a knife first for your first creation? :D

Either way, I can't wait to see the results. Nice job Alex!
 
You know the answer BT! lol

And btw, I checked that glass jar and why it looks like that- on the other side it says Lipton Sun Tea or something in bright yellow letters with a design so it shows through the water and that's what you get!
 
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