Help - I need to raise workbench to match height of other workbench - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T02:17:30Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/help-i-need-to-raise-workbench-to-match-height-of-other-workbench?feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf your floor is perfecyly le…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-04:2900167:Comment:3824472011-12-04T02:30:27.970ZDean Hartleyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DeanHartley
<p>If your floor is perfecyly level & you know absolutely you will never ever move it,& while there is min.lenthwise movemeny,there is some,& all of your legs are made from the same tree-maybe you can get lucky with shims.By the way the workbench I have mine on has 4x6 legs & the top 2 sheet of 3/4 plwood on a torsion box frame 6' thick .It needs to move just about any time I start a new project,yes it has a tempered hardboard top. DENO</p>
<p>If your floor is perfecyly level & you know absolutely you will never ever move it,& while there is min.lenthwise movemeny,there is some,& all of your legs are made from the same tree-maybe you can get lucky with shims.By the way the workbench I have mine on has 4x6 legs & the top 2 sheet of 3/4 plwood on a torsion box frame 6' thick .It needs to move just about any time I start a new project,yes it has a tempered hardboard top. DENO</p> My guess too. Haven't seen "h…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3827722011-12-03T23:31:51.250ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>My guess too. Haven't seen "hardwood" and "cheap" used together in a very long time<br/><br/><cite>KgPhoto said:</cite></p>
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<p>My guess too. Haven't seen "hardwood" and "cheap" used together in a very long time<br/><br/><cite>KgPhoto said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> I have counter top material o…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3827672011-12-03T22:18:27.736ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
<p>I have counter top material on mine and if i get stain on it just wipe it down with mineral spirits and every so often I take a 220 grit and run sander over it to clean it up Been on for 7 yrs and no problem</p>
<p>I have counter top material on mine and if i get stain on it just wipe it down with mineral spirits and every so often I take a 220 grit and run sander over it to clean it up Been on for 7 yrs and no problem</p> Leg levelers are okay for leg…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3824352011-12-03T21:10:57.684ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Leg levelers are okay for legs that are made of 2x4's---but---</p>
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<p>With 4x4 legs, I'd recommend making shims that are the same width and depth, of the leg.</p>
<p>Cut 4x4 stock to the applicable shim thickness.</p>
<p>Level off the workbench...use tapered shim stock, to achieve the desired height.</p>
<p>Measure the space between the leg bottom and the floor.</p>
<p>Record the dimensions.</p>
<p>Make applicable shims.</p>
<p>Raise the legs/bench---slide the shims in place and…</p>
<p>Leg levelers are okay for legs that are made of 2x4's---but---</p>
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<p>With 4x4 legs, I'd recommend making shims that are the same width and depth, of the leg.</p>
<p>Cut 4x4 stock to the applicable shim thickness.</p>
<p>Level off the workbench...use tapered shim stock, to achieve the desired height.</p>
<p>Measure the space between the leg bottom and the floor.</p>
<p>Record the dimensions.</p>
<p>Make applicable shims.</p>
<p>Raise the legs/bench---slide the shims in place and secure with adhesive (hot melt glue).</p>
<p>Hot melt glue will permit easy removal of the shims, at a later date.</p>
<p></p> I think DENO has the best ide…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3827642011-12-03T19:12:08.684ZJames E. Wrighthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesEWright
<p>I think DENO has the best idea.</p>
<p>I think DENO has the best idea.</p> just noticed my spelling.I me…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3824302011-12-03T19:02:50.717ZDean Hartleyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DeanHartley
<p>just noticed my spelling.I meant adjustable height screw type levelers on the bottom of the legs asyou see on most tables. DENO</p>
<p>just noticed my spelling.I meant adjustable height screw type levelers on the bottom of the legs asyou see on most tables. DENO</p> Didn't you really mean Hard b…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3826752011-12-03T18:44:35.427ZKgPhotohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KgPhoto
<p>Didn't you really mean Hard board, ie Masonite?</p>
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<p>Didn't you really mean Hard board, ie Masonite?</p>
<p></p> Sorry about the spelling. I m…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3826012011-12-03T18:39:40.587ZJames E. Wrighthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesEWright
<p>Sorry about the spelling. I meant hardwood.</p>
<p>Sorry about the spelling. I meant hardwood.</p> Haedwood makes A nice sacrafi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-03:2900167:Comment:3827622011-12-03T18:38:10.611ZJames E. Wrighthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesEWright
<p>Haedwood makes A nice sacraficial top to A work bench. Cheap. Easy to replace. Tough.</p>
<p>Haedwood makes A nice sacraficial top to A work bench. Cheap. Easy to replace. Tough.</p> I agree with the others,I use…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-02:2900167:Comment:3823982011-12-02T18:27:07.392ZDean Hartleyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DeanHartley
<p>I agree with the others,I used 1/4 masonite on mine 23 ago.Still going strong.If I mess up real bad I fill with bondo & go on.One other idea would be to just put levers on each leg.very help[full if floor were to have highs & lows. DENO</p>
<p>I agree with the others,I used 1/4 masonite on mine 23 ago.Still going strong.If I mess up real bad I fill with bondo & go on.One other idea would be to just put levers on each leg.very help[full if floor were to have highs & lows. DENO</p>