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yetiatlarge · 12-05-2007, 11:42 AM

I got a hold of a sheet of Racket ball court wallboard.
It is 1 1/4' thick with smooth white fiberglass material on both sides.
It is very heavy too Ouch my aching back.
I am going to use it for table top and maybe new radial arms saw table too.
I ordered a plate from Samona and will make fences as I see on Router Workshop shows.
Will post some pics when it is operational.

Joe Lyddon · 12-05-2007, 12:53 PM

WOW!

That sounds like really STRONG material!!

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

curiousgeorge · 12-05-2007, 01:43 PM

That sounds great Bernie. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Be sure to post some pictures.

Nickbee · 12-05-2007, 03:29 PM

sounds flat and strong! Post some pics once you get up and running.

yetiatlarge · 12-06-2007, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the input.
I will post pics when I start.
My plan is to base it off of this King I saw in a flyer.
I hope you can see the pic.
I will start this weekend and wil post pics as I get er done.

yetiatlarge · 12-09-2007, 11:54 AM

Well I finnally got started on my new table.
I cut the big heavy sheet down a bit with skilsaw.
Then routed a nice straight edge to work from.
Hoisted it up to table saw and cut it to size.
I was going to go 36x28 but it seemed to big so I settled on
34x24.
I cut a couple pieces to make some fences with, one for length wise and
and one for crosswise like on Router Workshop.
Today I am going to trim edges with pine and top fences with pine also.
Just have to wait for plate to come in and top will be finished.
Might start base today with the orange plywood in the background.
I think I will use pegboard on the back for ventilation.
Any thoughts will be welcome.
Bernie

karateed · 12-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Looking good so far Bernie...very nice material...that baby will be good for as long as you and I live that's for sure....

KarateEd......:-)

**Mike** · 12-09-2007, 05:14 PM

I think you will find that your top size is bigger than is comfortable to work at. 30" x 22" is a common size. Not saying there is anything wrong with having a larger top, only you will know what is right for you.

**challagan** · 12-09-2007, 05:16 PM

Looking real good there Bernie!

Corey

yetiatlarge · 12-10-2007, 08:40 AM

Thanks Mike. I thought the top was to big at 36x28 so I reduced it to the current size.
You might be right though.
I will set up so I can use it a few times then decide if it needs to be smaller or leave it.
Here are a couple pics of the cabinet mock up.
I might set the plate off to one side a bit so I can have some drawers to put clamps and things in.

12-05-2007, 11:42 AM	#1
yetiatlarge Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 View yetiatlarge's Gallery	Report This Post! My new table. I got a hold of a sheet of Racket ball court wallboard. It is 1 1/4' thick with smooth white fiberglass material on both sides. It is very heavy too Ouch my aching back. I am going to use it for table top and maybe new radial arms saw table too. I ordered a plate from Samona and will make fences as I see on Router Workshop shows. Will post some pics when it is operational. __________________ Beam me a board Scotty
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12-05-2007, 12:53 PM	#2
Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	Report This Post! WOW! That sounds like really STRONG material!! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
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12-05-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,580 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! That sounds great Bernie. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Be sure to post some pictures. __________________ George For those who haven't already done so... PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you.
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12-05-2007, 03:29 PM	#4
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! sounds flat and strong! Post some pics once you get up and running.
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12-06-2007, 11:40 AM	#5
yetiatlarge Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 View yetiatlarge's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks for the input. I will post pics when I start. My plan is to base it off of this King I saw in a flyer. I hope you can see the pic. I will start this weekend and wil post pics as I get er done. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Beam me a board Scotty
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12-09-2007, 11:54 AM	#6
yetiatlarge Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 View yetiatlarge's Gallery	Report This Post! Well I finnally got started on my new table. I cut the big heavy sheet down a bit with skilsaw. Then routed a nice straight edge to work from. Hoisted it up to table saw and cut it to size. I was going to go 36x28 but it seemed to big so I settled on 34x24. I cut a couple pieces to make some fences with, one for length wise and and one for crosswise like on Router Workshop. Today I am going to trim edges with pine and top fences with pine also. Just have to wait for plate to come in and top will be finished. Might start base today with the orange plywood in the background. I think I will use pegboard on the back for ventilation. Any thoughts will be welcome. Bernie Attached Thumbnails __________________ Beam me a board Scotty
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12-09-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
karateed Registered User Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 709 View karateed's Gallery	Report This Post! Looking good so far Bernie...very nice material...that baby will be good for as long as you and I live that's for sure.... KarateEd......:-)
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12-09-2007, 05:14 PM	#8
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,370 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! I think you will find that your top size is bigger than is comfortable to work at. 30" x 22" is a common size. Not saying there is anything wrong with having a larger top, only you will know what is right for you. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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12-09-2007, 05:16 PM	#9
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Looking real good there Bernie! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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12-10-2007, 08:40 AM	#10
yetiatlarge Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 View yetiatlarge's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Mike. I thought the top was to big at 36x28 so I reduced it to the current size. You might be right though. I will set up so I can use it a few times then decide if it needs to be smaller or leave it. Here are a couple pics of the cabinet mock up. I might set the plate off to one side a bit so I can have some drawers to put clamps and things in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Beam me a board Scotty
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