Build Table

[TroyCDH]

Assembling a robot on a solid bench always leads to frustration when you are trying to reach from underneath. Gears and chains are always a pain to reach from below. Attaching a bolt from underneath the robot is always tight on a solid table.

Having the robot sit on the wheels is another pain when you are testing the drive train and need the wheels to spin. Not mention a little safety hazard if the wheels moved unexpectedly and drove the robot off a solid table.

So I was thinking of a pedestal mount style work bench. Wheels are not in contact, and you would have 10 or so inches of space underneath to get your hands and tools in place.

Built from wood 2 x 4's and plywood. Pedestals have an angle to help center the robot when you are setting it onto the bench. You need to know your frame dimensions and wheel placement before you build the bench.

Thoughts? Better past ideas out there?

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