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Old 12-28-2013, 12:08 PM
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Get one twice the size you think you need! Up to the total size of your work surface.

I've got an old Hobbico 18x24, and a Fiskars 24x36. Those two live permanently on 2 of my workbenches. Plus a couple smaller ones for portable use.

My daughter got one for her school studio desk that's 24x36 or maybe the next up from that. IIRC we got it at Michaels when they had them 60% off.

They seem to hold up pretty well as long as you don't spill nasty solvents on them. The thicker ones are less likely to crack, and are a softer texture, so I prefer them.
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Old 12-28-2013, 12:16 PM
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Wow! Could it be the ghost of Christmas past?

How ya been Bob? Can't remember the last time I saw you post. Good to know you're still around.

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Old 12-28-2013, 12:24 PM
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Got the email that someone replied to my post, so I went to see what's up. Someone dug up a year plus old thread...

Last night we had our annual "Beach Party" as Tom & Joyce came through town. Plus Bunny, Ric, & Pierre and families.
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Old 12-28-2013, 12:41 PM
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Hi Bob

Glad you dropped in. The "Free For All" forum has been getting most of the posting here lately. How about poking around in your basement for inspiration and starting a few historical threads for us?
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In addition to providing boatloads of comic relief to the vast hobby rocketry community, I also build fin jigs and other tools for this merry gang. Over time, my manufacturing techniques have evolved, mainly out of necessity and efficiency. That is why I subcontracted the tedious task of routing the end panels to Nat Kinsey of Upscale CNC.

The other tedious and potentially dangerous task has been cutting the slots in the aluminum fin alignment rails by first marking, then drilling pilot holes and finally nipping out the slots with a miter saw. After discussions with others more knowledgeable than myself, I am assured that I can do this operation using a hand held router and carbide bits.

So the next thing was to make a fixture to position an hold the aluminum angles while the routing operation is done. Since each pair of angles has both a right and left hand version, I made the fixture to accommodate that requirement while maintaining the same center to center relationship of the slots. I think the following pics will tell the story.
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I just skimmed through this fantastic thread again, and haven't seen anything about tool storage. I like to use a tackle box that has room for some bulky items, as well as removable plastic boxes with movable dividers. They offer these in both hard and soft sided designs.

Edit: Forgot how to picture.
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:42 PM
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In addition to providing boatloads of comic relief to the vast hobby rocketry community, I also build fin jigs and other tools for this merry gang. Over time, my manufacturing techniques have evolved, mainly out of necessity and efficiency. That is why I subcontracted the tedious task of routing the end panels to Nat Kinsey of Upscale CNC.

The other tedious and potentially dangerous task has been cutting the slots in the aluminum fin alignment rails by first marking, then drilling pilot holes and finally nipping out the slots with a miter saw. After discussions with others more knowledgeable than myself, I am assured that I can do this operation using a hand held router and carbide bits.

So the next thing was to make a fixture to position an hold the aluminum angles while the routing operation is done. Since each pair of angles has both a right and left hand version, I made the fixture to accommodate that requirement while maintaining the same center to center relationship of the slots. I think the following pics will tell the story.

I applaud your use of the truck's tailgate as a workbench.

I have often used the tailgate of my Bronco as a workbench/table at rocket launches and star parties (night time telescope gatherings).
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Old 05-28-2015, 08:31 PM
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I just skimmed through this fantastic thread again, and haven't seen anything about tool storage. I like to use a tackle box that has room for some bulky items, as well as removable plastic boxes with movable dividers. They offer these in both hard and soft sided designs.

Edit: Forgot how to picture.


I have two of these tool boxes.

http://t.harborfreight.com/eight-dr...hest-94538.html

Before you freak out at the $79.00 price, I purchased mine about 4 years ago when they were $59.00 each.

I only intended to purchase one but then I noticed one in an open box that somebody returned.

1/2 PRICE! $30.00.
The lock was broken.
That took about 10 seconds to fix with a squirt of WD-40.

Cheap, made in China , but a Gershner International tool box is too and they are $300.00.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/14...CFU08gQodry0AFg

I really love mine. One for rocketry and one for my small woodworking tools.
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Old 05-28-2015, 10:21 PM
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I've been eyeballing one of those to put my leather working tools in.

On the topic of Harbor Freight, this workbench http://www.harborfreight.com/tool-s...ench-69054.html is well worth the $160 sale price for hobby use. I'd want something more substantial for building furniture, but it works great for Model rockets, leather work, and reloading.
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In addition to providing boatloads of comic relief to the vast hobby rocketry community, I also build fin jigs and other tools for this merry gang.

He sells them on eBay for fishermen.
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