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Another Workbench?

   Published Date: September 10, 2025  Leave a Comment on Another Workbench?

Well, with the empennage kit ordered and the DRDT-2 here, I though about making the two platforms that experimental aero has on their website.

But then I remember some builders a few years ago making a “shelf” between two workbenches. You mean I can build another workbench? Sweet!

I only have about 4 feet of usable space in the garage along the back wall, so this one will be shorter than the last.

Went to the aviation aisle of HD, got some lumber, and started the ritual.

much of the fram assembled.
one big shelf, one small. I’d like to store the compressor and the DRDT-2 when not in use.
Measure once, cut twice, right?
complete!
Storage looks good.

Okay, how wide should I make this opening? I figure I’ll measure 8 times and cut once.

Basically 3″ wide for the opening between the workbench tops. Plus 1.5″ (times 2) for the frame, plus 3″ (times 2″) for the MDF overhang I built in.

So the platform should be about 12″ wide….

and basically 7″ deep, but add some for dimple die thickness. 
As promised, I measured 8 times and cut once. 
a close-up. Even with the die height, I’ll have to shim, which is totally fine.
But how good does that look? I’ll be able to slide wing skins along the benchtops and dimple (silently) to my heart’s content.
When the DRDT-2 is put away, the benchtops touch and give me a 10′ surface. I like this.

I am absolutely keeping the DRDT-2 box to sell in 5 years when I’m done.

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