Well since we have an order for a very large pedestal table, we decided we needed a larger assembly table, which we can also use as a table for a vacuum bag. So of course we built a torsion box, if you don't know what one is, it is basically a top and bottom sheet with ribs on the inside similar to a airplane wing. What this does is create a VERY strong and VERY flat surface to work on. Now we built this in the garage so we decided to go with plywood to construct it, as there is a high level and fluctuating level of humidity. All our other torsion boxes have been built using mdf.
In this photo we built a 2x6 frame to have to torsion box top rest on.
The bottom and some side are in place, using glue and brad nails.
We start at one end we have a grid spacing of 6'', you can use a rib as a spacer so it's pretty easy to keep everything in line.
Don't be shy on the glue and use brads along the way to hold things together.
Were using Titebond II as it is water resistant again due to the high levels of moisture in the garage. Better to be safe then sorry!
Almost there, so many ribs, so much glue, where's my coffee!
Lunch break........
Almost time for dinner........
Dinner time!
Look at the all done, all that is left is glue and attach the top, we used screws to hold it down then place about 1 tonne of weight for 24 hours.
Forgot to take a picture all finished, sorry it that poor blog etiquette. Oh well I think there will be many pictures in the future.