After making the 3D printing enclosure, I decided to also make a new workshop table.
You can find the link to the 3D printing enclosure here if you've missed that video
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The workshop table is made out of 4040 T-slot Aluminium/Aluminum profiles I bought from:
https://www.aluxprofiel.nl

The dimensions of the table are 2600mm x 1600mm x 870mm

I've picked these dimensions, specifically the width of 1600mm because the largest fabric rolls (vacuumbagging film, carbonfiber, fiberglass, peelply) in my composites projects are mostly max. 1500mm. That way I'm sure most fabrics should fit on the table.

To build this table you'll need about 40lm of 4040 profiles, corner brackets, T-slots, bolts, wood, wheels.

So I'll mention straight away this isn't a cheap option to make tables but it's a way to make a good, strong, light, modular table that will last years. Also the T-slots have the advantage you can slide extra profiles later on in the structure so it can serve more specific purposes in the future (eg. Adding a fabric roll system for my composite materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, kevlar, bagging films, peelply, ....

The tabletops, shelves, and bottom plate are made out of stabilized 18mm MDF panels painted with Vibol paint. Vibol paint is a company nearby the workshop selling various types of paint. I've used the PU paint for the tablestop. It's a 2K polyurethane based paint that is very easy to apply, has a dense coloring, cures at low temperatures in a fast way and can be applied in multiple coats. The paint is mainly used for metal work to protect against rust and scratches. It's specially developed for industrial and maritime applications so should be perfectly suited for this workshop table.

The reason it's important to use a 2K paint for tables in this use is that while using chemicals like acetone and degreasers or resins, you have an extra layer of security it won't affect your surface finish.

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