Building a dead flat work surface. Torsion box versus laminated plywood.
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This video compares how flat a torsion box surface is versus laminated plywood by building them both.
If you want more detail on the torsion box build here is a link - mastercraftspirit.substack.co...
Woodworking is all about references. How does your wood reference for a cut or how it is joined together? Having a dead flat surface is a key component of building quality furniture.
I wanted to make this video comparing the two methods to see how fast and easy I could make each one and how much variation in the surface there was in the two building methods.
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Video Chapters
00:00 Build Purpose
00:56 Setting up flat surface
02:30 Torsion Box Skins
03:41 Torsion Box Ribs
05:32 Torsion Box Skin Glue Up
06:14 Torsion Box Base Cut
07:48 Torsion Box Trim
10:23 Torsion Box Laminate
11:52 Torsion Box Base Build
15:12 Torsion Box Installation
16:20 Laminated Plywood
17:36 Torsion Box Flatness Test
18:48 Laminated Plywood Flatness Test
20:50 Bloopers
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Tools & Material for project
▸ Formica Laminate 4x8 sheet - amzn.to/3Rrfddn
▸ Foam Roller Kit (For Contact Cement) - amzn.to/47YLuzd
▸ Laminate Roller - amzn.to/3RIhHW1
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▸ Bessey F-Style Clamps - amzn.to/3RmTe7a
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▸ Makita Orbital Sander - amzn.to/3GFY1Ma
▸ Rikon 8 inch jointer - amzn.to/3HhXYq2
▸ Festool Track Saw - amzn.to/4b1zj6H
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▸ Makita 1-¼ HP Compact Router - amzn.to/46ZTI9b
▸ Freud 45 degree chamfer Router Bit - amzn.to/3tZx0Ao
▸ Frued ½ inch Flush Trim Router Bit - amzn.to/3Npq46c
▸ Dewalt 10 inch Table Saw (allows for dado stack) - amzn.to/4aneTVC
▸ Dewalt 12 inch Miter Saw - amzn.to/41nO9jC
▸ Dewalt 20v Cordless Drill and Impact Driver - amzn.to/41kAxpn
▸ Bosch Self-Leveling Laser - amzn.to/482uNTF
▸ Woodpeckers Clamping Squares - amzn.to/3thwz4i
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▸ Grizzly 13 inch Planer - amzn.to/3uVVo65
▸ Metabo 6 gallon Air Compressor - amzn.to/3tfdY91
▸ Metabo 18 Gauge Brad Nailer - amzn.to/3NrUN2E
▸ 48 Inch Level - amzn.to/3RoqxH9
▸ Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3RmDvF5
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Here is a breakdown of all the materials - mastercraftspirit.substack.com/p/creating-a-flat-work-surface
Great build! I wish I had as much space :) The video was very entertaining. Instant sub!
I'm here for the bloopers😅 Great comparison and great video!
I loved the bloopers. 😂😂 great build! Thanks for the comparison you did of the two assembly tables. I think I might start with the 2 laminated pieces of plywood and see how far that gets me.
Definitely gotta try this build. Great video
Could you zip, zap, zoop over to Murfreesboro for some more shop build outs with your big brother? He'll need your professional help soon. 😁
@Mastercraftspirit
6 ай бұрын
Would love that! Rachel says we should film it too 😂
Thanks, a nice video and gives me a solution to the chicken and egg problem of how you make a flat assembly table when you don't have a flat surface to work on. Two questions are going through my mind Firstly, could you have managed to get the laminated top that flat if you didn't already have a super flat torsion box assembly table to lay it down on for gluing? And secondly, how flat will the two of them be in a year and the material has had a chance to move?
@Mastercraftspirit
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! I actually don’t think you can get the laminated table perfectly flat without some prior reference. It may not need to be a full torsion box but maybe it could be the leveled saw horses that bridges the reference gap. Hopefully the torsion box won’t move at all since it’s MDF. The laminated table possibly would drop some because it doesn’t have as many supports underneath as the internal ribs of the torsion box. Maybe I’ll have a revisit in a year to see how that holds true or not.
Plastic laminate on top and unfinished on the bottom will cause the two sides to expand and contract at different rates.
@Mastercraftspirit
Ай бұрын
Didn’t think Mdf had that much movement or any but will see over course of time. Been 6 months and it’s still flat. Thanks for the feedback though. I’ll keep checking.
Back ground music is a distraction, during narration. Consider adjusting your audio mix…
@Mastercraftspirit
3 ай бұрын
Starting out on KZread is definitely a learn as you go space and hearing feedback always help, so I appreciate it.
thats an impressively long Johnson level
@Mastercraftspirit
3 ай бұрын
😂
Like your stuff, some advice, dont over explain or try to sound pro, just speak naturally , keep it brief, you are likeable so just relax
@Mastercraftspirit
3 ай бұрын
Yeah its a challenge on the first few videos not having done it before. Appreciate the feedback.