Chapter III

DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This chapter briefly discussed the materials and methods and data gathering

procedure that were used in the development of modified workbench.

Project Design

A workbench most likely is just a table use when mechanic are working with

tools. These modified workbenches have a drawer to accommodate tools and

equipment. The modified workbench will be convenience to those people who are

short or taller, it contain a hydraulic lifter that allow the workbench to adjust its

height.

Figure 1
List and Cost of Equipment Used

Parts Quantity Price(php)

Crocodile Hydraulic Jack 1 1,500.00
Steel Angle Bar 2 800.00
Spray Paint (black) 2 250.00
Primer Metal Paint 1 300.00
Welding Rod 2kg 600.00
Plywood(60 x 96) 2 3,000.00
Castor Wheel 4 1,500.00
Drawer Slides 2 600.00
Drawer Grab Handle 3 300.00
Nail(Pako) 1kg 150.00
Nuts and Bolts 30 900.00
Steel Pipe(1 s40″) 4 2,230.00
Steel Pipe(3/4 s40″) 4 1,540.00
hinge 2 200.00
Others( shipping, 1 3,000.00

equipment,paperworks,welding,Accessories)
TOTAL N/A 16,870.00

The above table shows the list of specification and parts that were needed for

the developed project. These materials are the most vital parts in building our project.

Materials to be used

1. Crocodile Hydraulic Jack

 Figure 2

Specification:

Max Height: 360mm/450mm

Min Height: 120mm

Capacity (Load):11-20T

Type: Hydraulic Jack, Flooring Jack,

2. Steel Angle Bar

 Figure 3

Specification:

Size (inch): 3/4'' x 3/4'' x 20'

Thickness: 2mm

3. Spray Paint(black)
 Figure 4

Specification:

Can Size: 400ml

Hi-Temperature Resistant (600 C) Spray Paint & Hi-Heat Resistant (200 C) Spray

Paint

Undercoat Rubberized Spray & Anodized Bronze Spray Paint

4. Primer Metal Paint

 Figure 5

Specification:

Weight (kg):0.21

Size (L x W x H cm):28 x 27 x 30 cm

5. Welding Rod
 Figure 6

Specification:

SIZE: 2.00mm 5/64"

Weight: 1kg

6. Plywood
 Figure 7

Specification:

Size (inch): 60 x 96

Wood: acacia

7. Caster Wheel
 Figure 8

Specification:

Material: PU Rubber and Steel and Plastic

Wheel diameter: 50 mm / 2”

Wheel width: 24 mm Wheel diameter: 50 mm / 2”

Wheel width: 24 mm

Installation height: 73 mm

8. Drawer Slider
 Figure 9

Specification:

Size (inch): 12

Type: Ball bearing

9. Handle Grab Drawer

 Figure 10

Specification:

Main Material : Steel

Thread Dia. : 0.7cm / 0.27''

Total Size : 13.5 x 2.5 x 4.1cm / 5.3'' x 1.0'' x 1.6'' (L*W*H)

10. Nail (pako)

 Figure 11

Specification:

Size: 12 in

Quantity: 1kg

11. Nuts and Bolts

 Figure 12

Specification:

Material: Stainless Steel

Size: 12in

12. Steel Pipe

 Figure 13

Specification:

Size a: 3/4 s40″

Size b: 1 s40″

Material: Steel

13. Hinge
 Figure 14

Specification

Material: steel

Size: 1 x 3 in

Procedures
 Start by framing out the table using 3/4'' x 3/4'' x 20' steel angle bar and

welding each corner together using the welding machine. Make two frame of the table

for the upper part and lower part of the table. Once the upper part frame and lower

part frame of the table is finish, moved on to adding the legs to the table. Used a piece

of angle to keep the legs square and straight. Use 3/4 s40″ steel pipe for the internal

legs and use 1 s40″ steel pipe for the external legs. Welding each corner together the

four 3/4 s40″ steel pipe on the lower part frame of the table and the four 1 s40″ steel

pipe on the upper part frame of the table. On the centre of the upper part frame of the

table, welding a piece of steel angle bar for the crocodile hydraulic jack to lift the

table and pull the table down .On the lower part frame of the table, install the caster

wheel to each corner of the frame using the bolts and nuts. Welding four legs using

the steel angle bar on the centre of the lower part frame to hold the crocodile

hydraulic jack. Once all the welding procedures are done, paint all the metal using

Primer Metal Paint to prevent corrosion development. When the primer metal paint is

dry, next is paint the metal using spray paint.

Cut the 60 x 96 in plywood to the size of the upper and lower frame of the

table. Once the 60 x 96 in plywood are cut, install now the plywood to the frame

using bolts and nuts. Using the 60 x 96 in plywood, make a cabinet to the lower left

part of table for the container of the air compressor and make 2 layer cabinet to the

lower right of the table for the container of tools and equipment. Install all the cabinet

accessories.

Duration
 Task duration
1. Cutting and assemble of woods 15days
2. Cutting and assemble of metal 10days

frame
3. Cutting and assemble of steel pipe 10 days

legs
4. Pneumatic lifter installation 3 days
5. Paint job 3 days
6. Table accessories installation 3 days
7. Finishing and final assembly 2 days
TOTAL 46 days