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Found this while looking for ideas for my new watchmakers space in our new place...

I think it's Awesome! Based on the parts list, it seems it would cost just shy of $500 to build. Looks like a $1500+ unit if you ask me!

 

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Here's the link that list the different parts...

 

http://www.ikeahackers.net/2014/03/ikea-watchmakertable.html

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Great idea about the lip. At the risk of "destroying the whole design's beauty" I would also close the back between the top drawers (the ones above) and the working surface so it something wants to fly straight back it won't go too far!

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I wanted to see what it looked and felt like, so I went ahead and bought the components and assembled them before the big move. This way, I can get started again a little quicker when I get to Seattle in 2 weeks....

 

I decided I didn't really need the drawers that were mounted on the brackets, so I just bought a shelf instead. None of the components are actually fastened to each other, so disassembly will be convenient and very quick!

It's a really sturdy setup and the components don't slide around, even though they are not fastened together as they are quite heavy...

 

The work surface is 39.5 inches, perfect! I will add a "lip" around the edge using inch and a half floor molding. this will give me a 1/4" lip all around to keep parts and tools from rolling off the surface.

 

All together, the cost was $298 

 

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Hi

 

I just found out that my idea is spreading and that the table exist now more often. I made an update of my site today because I got some questions which needed some input.

Thanks for building it. Do you have a picture of the table in action? I would love to post them on my site.

 

Best regards

Dirk

 

http://dirkfassbender.de/ikea-watchmaker...html

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