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Re: LEGO Table discussion
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Sat, 21 Jun 2003 23:55:05 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Jon Palmer wrote:
> Here I sit on the floor in my (hopefully soon to be furnished) new place in
> Seattle. I have a nice long wall that I'd like to use for my LEGO and
> computer area.
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> I used to use one of those white molded plastic folding tables that you can
> get at Sam's club (and a bunch of other places).
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> This time around I was thinking of moving half a rung up the ladder and
> getting a slightly more stylish JERKER (I swear that's the name) desk from
> IKEA. There is a nice long (63") Jerker that's $70. Two of those end to end
> would probably be really nice for all my LEGO (and computer) needs) and
> they're only about $20 more than the plastic folding table.
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> Any of you have one of these? Like it? Hate it? Even though the plastic table
> I had was perfect and sturdy I'd rather not go that route again. Lookin for
> something a little more woodish and steelish.
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> Only downside I can see from the Jerker is that it's a little over 5' long
> rather than the 6' of the plastic table. Both tables are about the same depth
> and height. Also I can get some drawers and stuff to attach to the IKEA
> desks.
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> What do you think? Ideas? What do you use?
Jon--
Good to hear you're getting settled in. I'm
very, very envious.
I've been thinking about this same question,
in anticipation of getting my own "workshop"
back together about 12 months from now. Yes,
I'm ahead of the game, for once, but that's
only because I'm so very somber about being
without my ABS goodness.
I used to use two banquet tables for my work
and display. As you know, I built things that
crossed *both* tables, and a very interesting
problem came up: height miscompare.
If you can find an Ikea that has two of those
things assembled, I'd encourage you to visit
with a tape measure, and put them end to end,
and see what the tolerance is between them.
While it may not be a total deal-breaker for
you, it's indicative of the care with which
such things are made, and might help your
decision. The height miscompare between my
two banquet tables ended up being a sign of
another problem, that of the tilted surface,
which meant that pieces would roll off or
bounce in ways that really infuriated me at
times.
Now, besides that, I'd suggest avoiding wood-
grain; something with a white or grey veneer
would be nice, first of all because it's easy
to spot pieces on it, and second of all
because it's much better for photography.
You may well have plenty of other places to
take your works of art to photograph them,
but when things are closer together, they're
so much easier. Also, you can see on a light
but solid color the buildup of dust, so it
won't be something that sneaks up on you over
the course of a year. Ew.
These are just a few thoughts. I like the
size and sturdiness apparent in the JERKER (heh)
but the other is a far more attractive table.
If you can find the mean of those two without
having to fork out ONE MILLION DOLLARS™ then
I'd suggest that. But really, go to Ikea with
a small level and a tape measure in hand--it
pays off.
best
LFB
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