troubleinstore wrote:

"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On 13 Jun 2004 22:13:00 GMT, (OldScrawn) wrote:

Any views on or alternatives to the Machine Mart "Engineers Workbench"?

Tinny as anything. Avoid.

Get a stack of angle iron, a decent piece of plate for the top and a
welder - make your own. Even a cheap S/H stick welder is adequate to
do the job. If you think you need MIG, then your top is too thin.

And when built and fitted in it's final resting place, it would be better if
you earthed it.

Why? It could well be argued that it would be safer if you *didn't*
earth it. Then if you have a faulty electric drill (or whatever) and
happend to touch the bench as the same time as the faulty drill you
won't get a shock.

It also depends very much on what else is around the bench and also the
type of floor surface you have.

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Chris Green