MadModder
The Shop => Our Shop => Topic started by: John Rudd on July 31, 2020, 01:01:35 PM
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I'm currently painting the floor of my garage....( it just about passes for a workshop :lol: )
Once complete, I think I'll have some form of covering in front of my lathe/mill where I stand when working...,p
So what is the usual stuff to put on the floor?
I'm not expecting to spend like 8 hours a day but would like something that will prevent fatigue..
What do you have on your floor ? Is it comfortable while stood in front of your machine?
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OSB3 (the damp proof version) screwed down on 18 " centres, then painted with garage floor paint
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Rubber mat with big holes in it works well in my shop.
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Recycled crumb rubber matting squares, they can be kicked about between machines or propped up against the wall. I used to do upto 6hrs straight working on them, even more comfy with a pair of old Doc Martins.
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Like Welding Rod I use rubber mats with big holes in it. Swarf goes down the holes so doesn't get embedded in the soles of your shoes. I bought three from Aldi earlier in the year. If they get them in again I'll buy some more. It's made such an improvement over standing on a concrete floor.
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Wooden decking tiles, 45cm square. Often, on offer at various diy's..... :thumbup:
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I use cheap interlocking rubber / foam plastic matting meant for kids play area. I got them from a place called Clark Rubber here in OZ. Clark Rubber deal with many different types / forms of foam plastic and rubber. Swimming pool hosing etc which also works to extend the vac hose with easily made couplers to suit.
I find these mats really good plus I can toss em outside and sweep up. Well, occasionally sweep when the swarf around the edges gets annoying.
Mostly I do a quick run over with the shop vac after I vac the lathe or mill beds before I leave the playpen for the day. Gives me a clear field to create more mess next time. :mmr:
Incidentally, I use a simple cyclonic separator in the vac hose line and very little swarf actually gets into the vac bag.
John B