discussion A bench that defeats the Carpet Monster

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys

i was watching an episode of Escape from the Chateau which we recorded couple of weeks ago and Dick built a bench for his children which would defeat the carpet monster. A simple idea based on his father-in-law's workbench - he used to be a jeweler.

a very simple idea: the bench has a semi-circular section cut out which is where you sit; under the cut out. but above your knees. is a piece of cloth which will catch anything you drop. here is a photo of one I googled:



this could be an ideal idea/modification for anybody who has their own modelling-only workspace.

peter

 

[AlanG]

I don't mind that program but i really find the woman really annoying and high maintenance. The kids need a bit of discipline too imho. But hey ho.

Table looks ok. I'd still probably lose bits though. I seem to have that knack of doing so

 

[Jim R]

An excellent idea Peter but the carpet monster who lives under my bench would almost certainly sneak out one night and cut a hole in the cloth!!

 

[PaulTRose]

all my carpet monster would do is use that as a hammock!!




i really like that programme and its spin offs.......any one remember dick strawbridge from the first series of scrapheap challenge?

 

[spanner570]

Peter, I already have one of those.

My wife shoves me into it when I'm eating!

 

[Dave Ward]

From a tip from a fellow modeller, I put velcro on the underside edge of my table & a similar row on the bottom of my carpenters' apron. Works very well. until you forget & get up to answer the doorbell (or the call of nature) and nearly turn the table over - didn't last very long, that idea
Dave

 

[minitnkr]

Less velcro solves that problem. Been using similar solution for years. Unfortunately, it doesn't solve parts pinging off to places unknown.

 

[Ian M]

From a tip from a fellow modeller, I put velcro on the underside edge of my table & a similar row on the bottom of my carpenters' apron. Works very well. until you forget & get up to answer the doorbell (or the call of nature) and nearly turn the table over - didn't last very long, that idea
Dave

Mini magnets instead of velcro enough to hold the apron up but easily slips if you move off without removing it.