The demolition phase is largely complete, but I still have some 'stuff' to relocate - however, things should start to progress forwards, at last, slowly.
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This shows the less-than-ideal storage system, once the top was removed.
With the existing frame gone, the first step, after the last of the 'stuff' is moved, will be to establish the 'school bench' to have its surface at the same height as the bench along the back wall. This has been tested and found to be a 'good height' and it means that large objects can be rested on both, across the gap.
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There will be a 4' square plywood top on this side, flush with the bench surface, providing a work area and locations for any machinery that is mounted on the plywood plates we saw earlier. They can be mounted 'anywhere', as required, and then stored underneath, when not in use.
There are some conflictions about where the frame members should be, and this will complicate the process of making the frame, but I hope to establish a good compromise.
One day, the whole thing may even have a retractable caster system, to enable it to be shoved around, should a bigger floor space be occasionally useful.
This may all take some time.