Keeping your finish perfect during assembly

[Tim A]

It seems whenever I'm doing final assembly on a cab I need to search out a piece of carboard some rags to put on my bench so the finish doesn't get marred up while turning it to install corners, connectors, etc.

Last year my wife bought me some of those anti-fatigue neoprene floor mats. I do all my work on concrete, either in the basement or the garage. This year she got me a couple more packs, which is way more than I need, but I'm not about to tell her.

Anyway, It occured to me that they're the perfect padding to set your cabs on. They're soft and lock together in any shape so you can make them the size you need, and they don't take up much space when not in use. Harbor Freight sells them $9 per set of 4, which is about 16 square feet.

[David Carter]

Great idea! I have always used extra pieces of egg-crate matress foam, but this is a great re-usable option.

[Harley]

That looks too uncluttered to be your garage Tim....

[Tim A]

Harbor Freight stock photo. You ought to see my basement right now. My little teeny work area is currently holding a pair ot T-39s and a pair of T-24's, all about 80-90% complete. Plus parts, foam throat fillers, and a bunch of other crap. I can't wait for the weather to break enough to move back in the garage! I can hardly move around down there.

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

I use felt carpet padding, which you can often get small pieces of for free from carpet installers.

[EW]

I use pink (or blue) styrofoam insulation, its about $6 for a 4'x8'x.5" and has quite a bit of give. I'd shy away from the white foam as it breaks up and the white pellets go everywhere & stick to everything.


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