Benchwork question

[Anonymous]

I'm looking at building a 6'x12' layout but I 'm not sure of the best way to cover the framework , i.e. how do I cover the frame with 2 4x8 sheets of plywood?

Is it best to have seams running the longer or shorter measurement or does it matter?

Anyone had to tackle this?

Pete

[Anonymous]

"frame with 2 4x8 sheets of plywood? "

You can't. 6X12=72 square feet. 4X8=32 32x2=64, you're 8 sqaure feet short.

You might want to consider cutting one of the sheets on an offset diagonal and sliding this to get the 6 foot width and then using the addional sheet(s) to fill in. This means more cuts and they are more complicated but there is a lower incidence of a seam falling in a gap between the joists. I'd strongly recommend cutting some paper up into 4"x8" size and experiment over a larger sheet of paper with the layout footprint marked in heavy magic marker.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

3 sheets OSB, on a frame 24" on center bracing with sheet edges hitting on the bracing. Plenty strong enough. OSB lays flatter than plywood.

[laz 57]

Another thing to consider is ridgid foam insulation, 2 in thick.
Ask BUCKEYE RIVETER.
Oh BUCKEYE..............
laz57

[Buckeye Riveter]

Fashion a splice beneath the layout at the seam or add a support on each side of the seam.

Use OSB.

[wrmcclellan]

Use the plywood where you have tracks. Use foam board where you don't.

Watch out if the Chief responds to this post. You will end up eating grits, drinking sweet tea, your layout on the floor, no benchwork., and your wood seasoning itself outdoors [:D][}:)]

[ChiefEagles]

I thought he was going to ask height. Now that really opens a can of worms. My answer is what ever height that you want. Some want it eye level, some in between and some like it lower. I prefer lower. Then I make it wider and you can rach to the back [especially if you have two levels].

[Roy, don't get mouthy just becasue Texas won [;)]]

[wrmcclellan]

[:D]