- Aug 21, 2005
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I'm trying to build a home lab bench for my electronic equipment but I'll be honest in saying I know nothing about what type of material I need besides the wood and some screws. All of the mounting hardware, and what to consider when joining the pieces are a little bit of a mystery to me.
Here is a crude drawing of what I want to create. I already have an ESD mat (hence the square on the table), and the dimensions of the table. I was planning on going down to Lowe's and having them pre-cut the wood so I can assemble it in my apartment. It's not going to be a very large desk, but it will do the job. I only have a drill and a hammer as far as tools go, as my apartment isn't that huge and I can't exactly do my own woodwork inside.
Do you guys have any recommendations as to what types of wood, durability, loading, screws to use (or bolts?), or other considerations? Note that the drawing is missing a few dimensions, but that is okay because it should be fairly square.
I put the wood sizes that I thought would work and the plank sizes that I need from the store on the right side.
The scopes and the power supplies that will go on it are fairly light, but it still needs to hold up to I'd say 100-150 lbs or so.
(Typo: ESD mat is 2.5' x 4', not 2.5' x 6' as shown in the picture)
Here is a crude drawing of what I want to create. I already have an ESD mat (hence the square on the table), and the dimensions of the table. I was planning on going down to Lowe's and having them pre-cut the wood so I can assemble it in my apartment. It's not going to be a very large desk, but it will do the job. I only have a drill and a hammer as far as tools go, as my apartment isn't that huge and I can't exactly do my own woodwork inside.
Do you guys have any recommendations as to what types of wood, durability, loading, screws to use (or bolts?), or other considerations? Note that the drawing is missing a few dimensions, but that is okay because it should be fairly square.
I put the wood sizes that I thought would work and the plank sizes that I need from the store on the right side.
The scopes and the power supplies that will go on it are fairly light, but it still needs to hold up to I'd say 100-150 lbs or so.
(Typo: ESD mat is 2.5' x 4', not 2.5' x 6' as shown in the picture)
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