Me, my back and I!

[peteablard]

I've had back problems for a couple years but since my last visit to the osteopath I've actually listened and continued with the exercises he gave me. My problem was quads tightening up which starts a chain reaction, moving round and causing back pain. A few streches ever few days and I've been fine for a few months now.

 

[WetSaw]

I've not had a back problem since I stopped keeping my wallet in my back pocket ( seriously... )

 

[Old Mod]

This is a very comfortable height for me.
I lied apparently 😀 not half way up my forearm it turns out.
If I stand straight alongside and straighten my arms, the palms of my hands sit perfectly on the table.

 

[Dumbo]

This is a very comfortable height for me.
I lied apparently 😀 not half way up my forearm it turns out.
If I stand straight alongside and straighten my arms, the palms of my hands sit perfectly on the table.

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That's bang on for @Localtiler if he works off his knees

 

[Simon Dale]

Seen @3_fall table 3 people could sleep on it lol🙂

 

[Flintstone]

That equates to about a 900 table to me then, remember my arms are long !

 

[Old Mod]

That equates to about a 900 table to me then, remember my arms are long !

It’s more about how far you have to bend mate, lifting your arms is the easy bit.
If you can get adjustable saw horses that go to a metre, that’s where I’d start, and then work down.

 

[Old Mod]

This is my second table that’s used when I need two set ups.
It’s made up with two toughbuilt C700’s & two C500’s, but they’re far too low for you.
C 700’s are height adjustable, C 500’s not
I just put two 12mm sheets on screwed together, very stable. Carpet takes out vibration and you can cut flat on table in to carpet which is sacrificial.
So there’s no need to overhang the tile when doing cut outs for niches whatever.

 

[LM]

This is my second table that’s used when I need two set ups.
It’s made up with two toughbuilt C700’s & two C500’s, but they’re far too low for you.
C 700’s are height adjustable, C 500’s not
I just put two 12mm sheets on screwed together, very stable. Carpet takes out vibration and you can cut flat on table in to carpet which is sacrificial.
So there’s no need to overhang the tile when doing cut outs for niches whatever.

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Yore gonna need a lorry soon the way you’re going Marc.

 

[Old Mod]

Yore gonna need a lorry soon the way you’re going Marc.

Might not be far from the truth there mate haha but when there’s two of you and a lot to do, waiting for a table to come clear is both a waste of time and damn irritating haha

 

[LM]

Might not be far from the truth there mate haha but when there’s two of you and a lot to do, waiting for a table to come clear is both a waste of time and damn irritating haha

I’ve no doubt about the amount of kit you need to turn out the work you do but bloody hell theres a lot of it 🙂

 

[Old Mod]

I’ve no doubt about the amount of kit you need to turn out the work you do but bloody hell theres a lot of it 🙂

When everything is assembled, yeah there is mate, but everything I have can actually all be broken down small enough to fit in bags or tubes, except a full sheet of ply 🙂 but invariably I get the Builder to provide that, I used to take my own, now I just tell them it’s a requirement.

 

[Old Mod]

Here’s a quick series of images of prepping a tile for half of a double niche.
First one marking out and drilling corners.
Then cutting out niches.
Then reducing in size.
Fitting a frame to move it over to my main table to mitre all the niche areas.

 

[Flintstone]

How you ever managed in that ensuite job where you had about 1sq m of working room is beyond me marc!

Had a think about it today, and because I don’t use any x large format, generally the longest cut I’m likely to make is 600, a Ketter size table top is the perfect size for me, so I’m looking to get a one piece tressle/stand that I can put a top on, similar to the thing John suggested. Something light weight also

 

[Old Mod]

Planning and making most of available space I spose Andy.
Every aspect of my work is different really, and good organisational skills are essential.
You have to plan every tile, from selection, to fabrication to installation.
You have to consider the fitting first, can it actually be done, once that is decided the rest has to be carried out, very carefully. Haha 🙂

 

[John Benton]

I've not had a back problem since I stopped keeping my wallet in my back pocket ( seriously... )

Many moons ago in a past life I used to cover 30-40k mikes a year and had trouble with my back and down my right leg, primarily in knee, doctors had it x-rayed, couldn’t find anything wrong. Sent me to physio and he asked me what my job was, told him what I did and he asked if I kept my wallet in back pocket. Same as you Paul, never put my wallet in back pocket now, as it puts your spine out of alignment, same as driving with your arm leant out of the window, it slightly twists your spine

 

[WetSaw]

Exactly the same John, driving to and from Italy all the time. My Osteopath looked at me standing, from behind, at my first appointment and said " You keep your wallet in your back pocket"!

 

[John Benton]

Exactly the same John, driving to and from Italy all the time. My Osteopath looked at me standing, from behind, at my first appointment and said " You keep your wallet in your back pocket"!

Same as my physio when he asked if I do a lot of driving, he knew straightaway what the doctors and consultants didn’t

 

[Andy Allen]

Sure the problem wasn't the size of the wallet....🙄

 

[WetSaw]

Sure the problem wasn't the size of the wallet....🙄

Quite sure, I've never carried your wallet for you!

 

[Old Mod]

So Andrew, to get completely back on track 😀

Just been to you know where 🙄

 

[Old Mod]

But on quick inspection, really quick, this seemed better value.

 

[Old Mod]

They didn’t have a Mac Alister one set up only the wolfcraft, and I must say it felt really well made and sturdy. Metal framed, not like the keter benches at all.

 

[Flintstone]

They both look like they could be Just what I’m after! I’ll go have a look tomorrow

 

[Old Mod]

They both look like they could be Just what I’m after! I’ll go have a look tomorrow

You’re very welcome Andrew 🙂

 

[Flintstone]

Cheers

 

[Spare Tool]

Just got the Mac Allister bench myself as you know Marc, really quick and easy to set up and break down, sturdy enough and with piece of kingspan ontop of it and should be up to your height Andy

 

[Flintstone]

Because we all love a vid

 

[Old Mod]

That wolfcraft looks excellent Andy.
Didn’t bother with the Ryobi cos it’s not something I’ve noticed for sale anywhere.

 

[Flintstone]

Ryobi is same as macallister. Yeah the wolfcraft looks like a nice bit of kit.

 

[Flintstone]

They only have the wolf master 200 not the 600 in, think screw fix can order it in next day delivery