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For a maker, having a flat work surface in the workshop is essential. But granite or cast‑iron reference plates are total overkill. Flat plywood is hard to find, and MDF, the larger the sheet, the easier it bends. So I started thinking about alternative options. Extruded aluminium works perfectly for these purposes because it offers factory‑level precision sufficient for a hobby workshop while still being relatively lightweight. In addition, it has T‑slots that can come in handy from time to time.
In this article I am modeling some fastening elements to assemble aluminium extrusion pieces into one solid countertop for the workbench.
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