New bench

[AppleBonsai]

Not really work, just how I finish shelves as I described...

First up some of the 3 1/2 inch 280year old barn timber, looks to be horse milled, finished as I described - leaving rough hewn is what I like -

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Some stands made from 285 year old barn siding, they were made using a footstool Grandmother made in High School as the pattern, just modified in height. Finished as I described -

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I have more shelves but that explains what I am going for in finish on old reclaimed pieces

Grimmy

Nice man! Those thickys should last a LONG time! Especially with your staining regimen.

 

[Ryan H]

Don't get me wrong Grimmy, I wasn't criticizing you or anyone else what-so-ever.

Personally, I like fir. Like I said, it gets harder than hell, which makes it more acceptable to me for most purposes. The only bad part about using it once it's rock hard is that you have to pre-drill the wood for fasteners otherwise the risk of splitting increases dramatically.

"I" don't give a rats arse what other ppl think about what I do, try, or say... I hope everyone has the same view of me... I'm too friggin old for drama, and conforming to someone else's code.

Omg predrill EVERYTHING lol

 

[leatherback]

predrill EVERYTHING

Nowadays I only predrill if I need a specific angle. With self-cutting screws & torkx head in mst situations there is no need anymore..
Screws like these do the work for you:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/turbo-ii-...uble-self-countersunk-6-x-70mm-100-pack/5386h

 

[sorce]

Nowadays I only predrill if I need a specific angle. With self-cutting screws & torkx head in mst situations there is no need anymore..
Screws like these do the work for you:
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http://www.screwfix.com/p/turbo-ii-...uble-self-countersunk-6-x-70mm-100-pack/5386h

I just fixed my bench with some stainless ones.
Nice..
But I wouldn't pay for them!


Sorce

 

[leatherback]

Nice..
But I wouldn't pay for them!

afraid this is what I have to pay for screws here. Anything cheaper will be cheap chinese stuff that breaks when you look at them.

I would expect stainless to be a lot dearer?

 

[sorce]

afraid this is what I have to pay for screws here. Anything cheaper will be cheap chinese stuff that breaks when you look at them.

I would expect stainless to be a lot dearer?

I didn't even look at the price....

But I would pay for them if I had to, over the frustation brought on by using CHEAP SHIT!

Sorce

 

[RNbonsai]

Awesome lookin bench, I think the sizes of tops are ok- just means you have to get more small trees to work with if others don't fit, I see no problem with that kind of problem haha.
Good work though

 

[rockm]

Fir gets harder than hell after a few years, especially inside a building.

I got used to using these kits for all sorts or projects, but I use a modified version and Western Red Cedar so I don't have to maintain them.

Can get them for about $20.00 a box when they are on clearance... BUT they are not acceptable to most "bonsai ppl".

https://www.strongtie.com/miscellaneousconnectors_woodconnectors/wbsk_kit/p/wbsk

Oh bullshit. They're certainly "acceptable" IF you have all mame trees. Simply not big enough for anything I own. FWIW, if you've been doing this for more than five years and you have a lot of bigger trees, stuff like this:
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...ft_greenhouse_shelving_benching;pg106075.html
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/dura-bench-plastic-benchtop/benches-displays
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/single-level-display-bench/benches-displays

is more effective--wider panels made of PVC or even metal are more practical and over time, less expensive than having to replace wooden shelves that are too small.

 

[jeremy_norbury]

What page is this?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/norbury/sets/72157617697509234

 

[Random User]

@rockm

I highly doubt that you even looked at the link I posted. Unlike you, I prefer to help people rather than criticize someone who is new, and I was merely pointing out that the kits that I use are not specifically designed for bonsai benches. Seeing that you almost never seem to have a balanced view of what other people do or say, I'll automatically disregard anything that you have to offer... not matter how valid it might be.

 

[ysrgrathe]

Nice bench! I built one of these too. Just be careful as it may tend to fall over if you don't keep more weight on the top than on the lowest shelf. I found I was too tempted to lean on the bottom shelf when I moved pots around so I ended up adding some mass to the bottom of the frame to stabilize it.

 

[rockm]

@rockm

I highly doubt that you even looked at the link I posted. Unlike you, I prefer to help people rather than criticize someone who is new, and I was merely pointing out that the kits that I use are not specifically designed for bonsai benches. Seeing that you almost never seem to have a balanced view of what other people do or say, I'll automatically disregard anything that you have to offer... not matter how valid it might be.

If you take your fingers out of your ears and stop humming for a sec--take a look at how you're coming off here.

"Can get them for about $20.00 a box when they are on clearance... BUT they are not acceptable to most "bonsai ppl""

that can be taken a number of ways, some of them bad. Your reaction clarifies what I thought.

Anyway, do a search on what I've posted. some of it, I've been told, has been pretty helpful. Oh, sorry, you're busy automatically throwing out information...Resume humming...

 

[Random User]

Did you LOOK at that link I posted and the product in question?... I friggin doubt it, or you wouldn't have even replied with such a stupid response.

 

[M. Frary]

Look at you guys arguing over fancy benches!
I personally use 1x12 oak boards across empty 5 gallon buckets.
And they are totally acceptable to this bonsai guy. As for other people I could care less what they think.

 

[CWTurner]

I personally use 1x12 oak boards across empty 5 gallon buckets.

You with your fancy oak. What's wrong with old boards, or pipe?
CW

 

[Random User]

You with your fancy oak. What's wrong with old boards, or pipe?
CW

Lol... now that's funny...

 

[M. Frary]

You with your fancy oak. What's wrong with old boards, or pipe?
CW

They are old. I pulled them out of a pile of unwanted boards. I didn't buy them.
In fact I'm going to have to search through some more scrap piles to make more this year.
The only pipe I use is the one I carry in my pocket. It helps my setup look great.

 

[Ryan H]

Managed to finish the drip system and fit a surprising amount on it! Next step is a "drip catcher" since this is over slate tile I am going to mount an aluminum catcher under the bottom shelf (think a paint roller tray but bigger). Hoping it will help with keeping the patio clean and adding a bit of humidity to the arid Phoenix summer climate. The son of an engineer: a project is never finished

 

[quietobserver]

Look at you guys arguing over fancy benches!
I personally use 1x12 oak boards across empty 5 gallon buckets.
And they are totally acceptable to this bonsai guy. As for other people I could care less what they think.

Blue or Orange?..I'm partial to the blue. The orange ones clash with some of my pots.

 

[GrimLore]

Hoping it will help with keeping the patio clean and adding a bit of humidity to the arid Phoenix summer climate. The son of an engineer: a project is never finished

Looks like you did a nice job fitting your needs! For the large stuff on the floor itself Home Depot has some nice heavy duty boot trays that work great for our large tropicals while in the house for Winter, inexpensive too!

Grimmy