Recent content by John Bender

I've build a number of torsion boxes over the years...with a number of different core materials and configurations (including cardboard honeycomb) with success. From purely an empirical standpoint, a good core seems to require rigidity, be able to handle some compression in the perpendicular...

I made some "folding leg retainers" out of plywood. My thought was that the metal tab on the leg would provide enough flex to move across the rigid retainer 'hump'... Works pretty good. Took some tweaking to make it hold...but none have broken yet...

Saw this online in my research for my workshop table....thought it was pretty cool. Anyone ever do something like this for a work table in their garage?

My dogs either want to be out on the deck...or in the garage. Kind of like me.

Thanks guys! I will check. Definitely not worth risking a failure!

Yea. There is an access door...however it is simply a hole framed with molding. I guess I will dig a bit deeper, and get some pics.....if people think this might be a valuable discussion to have on the forum....

Cheers!

Hmm. Good question. I believe it is simply 2x4's, in a standard "fan post" configuration,..I don't remember seeing 2x6's on floor of ceiling..... based on memory. Not much room up there to move around. What type of truss cross section and design would be safe for a lot of weight? (This is a bit...

Thanks Jack. Question: So if I start a general "build thread", which area of forum do I start it? Under general?

I am starting my garage organization...and was wondering if anyone has come up with a storage solution for using the attic space above a garage?..without having to go up into the attic. I want to avoid simply installing racks and storage on the ceiling (plenty of headroom is important to me)...

The "Clamp Rack" is actually a towel rack my late Grandfather made for my mother...who gave to me. I decided to re-purpose it for sentimental reasons. I guess I will start a new thread for my renovation, and will show more detailed pic. If nothing less, it will keep me motivated! Thanks!

Hello all! Bender from Maryland. Been lurking creepily around for a while..and decided to join. 2 Car Garage that I am trying to convert from a cluttered storage/shop/trashcan/mancave, etc..., to a nice and clean and organized woodshop....big task....but after being sufficiently inspired by...