Post by grumpy on Jan 15, 2007 21:09:59 GMT 10
I work at a high school where from time to time broken chairs and desks are replaced. The furniture tube is quite useable as a basis for light frames.
I have cut down a school desk frame using a 125mm angle grinder with a 1mm thick cutting disc mounted on it. Using a fine marker it is quite possible to mitre and cut exactly to the lines. It was tacked up and squared and welded to avoid distortion.
On it I mounted my trusty 350mm friction saw now raised to bench height and mobile courtesy of some super cheap castors. A coat of blue hammertone paint made it look pretty good. The whole lot complete for under $25.
If you are seeking some light cheap tube see your local high school janitor.
grumpy
I have cut down a school desk frame using a 125mm angle grinder with a 1mm thick cutting disc mounted on it. Using a fine marker it is quite possible to mitre and cut exactly to the lines. It was tacked up and squared and welded to avoid distortion.
On it I mounted my trusty 350mm friction saw now raised to bench height and mobile courtesy of some super cheap castors. A coat of blue hammertone paint made it look pretty good. The whole lot complete for under $25.
If you are seeking some light cheap tube see your local high school janitor.
grumpy
