To rebuild or not to rebuild?

[RobertInOntario]

Rob,

You've got a couple of options, all of which would probably serve you better than just ignoring/junking the old 4x6.

You could fix the old 4x6. You could conceivably add a better frame to the plywood deck, if you are willing to accept a small to moderate amount of touchup work after the fact. You could install the frame from underneath by toenailing/screwing the frame to the ply, but the best bet would be to go from the top.

You could salvage what you can and put it to use on the 3x4 or new layout.

Have you seen the January 2009 MR? Great article on modular (they call it sectional) benchwork. You might want to consider this appraoch if you have some storage space combined with an area large enough to set up, but not permanently install, a layout.

Also check out the modular forum for more ideas...



Thanks, Andrew. These ideas sound good too. I think I have the Jan. MR at home so I'll check it tonight. Building an improved frame sounds like a good plan as well. Take care, Rob

Andrew