start side on workbench project

Author: brainboxemb

docs/projects/2026/004-scratchbuild-workbench/README.md

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+# Scratchbuild Workbench
+
+## Overview
+
+The goal of this project is to design and build a workshop workbench using reclaimed materials wherever possible.
+
+The project starts with the purchase of a second-hand scaffold tube desk and matching side table. Rather than reusing the furniture as-is, both pieces will be dismantled and used as a source of scaffold tubes, fittings and wooden panels for a completely new workbench.
+
+The design will evolve during the project, with a focus on creating a practical, sturdy and reusable workshop bench.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+-  [Background](background)
+- Requirements
+- Concepts
+- Design
+- Build
+- References

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+# Background
+
+## Source
+
+The starting point for this project is a second-hand scaffold tube desk and matching side table purchased through Marktplaats.
+
+The furniture was originally constructed using galvanized scaffold tubes and fittings supplied by **buiskoppelingshop.nl**.
+
+The intention is to dismantle both pieces completely and reuse as many components as possible for the construction of a new workshop workbench.
+
+## Advertisement
+
+### Description
+
+Due to relocation, a scaffold tube desk and matching side table were offered for sale.
+
+According to the seller:
+
+- both pieces were in good condition;
+- they had always been used indoors;
+- the wooden tops have a whitewashed / grey finish.
+
+### Dimensions
+
+#### Desk
+
+| Section | Dimensions |
+|---------|------------|
+| Lower frame | 169 × 70 × 81 cm |
+| Upper shelf | 169 × 30 × 107 cm |
+
+#### Side Table
+
+| Dimensions |
+|------------|
+| 90 × 69 × 88 cm |
+
+The original advertisement does not specify the order of width, depth and height.
+
+## Construction Materials
+
+The advertisement lists the following fittings:
+
+| Component | Quantity |
+|-----------|---------:|
+| Floor flanges | 8 |
+| Three-way corner fittings | 12 |
+| Tee fittings | 2 |
+| Pipe support brackets | 8 |
+| Hooks | 3 |
+
+In addition, the purchase includes a significant number of galvanized scaffold tubes and multiple solid wooden panels.
+
+## Photos
+
+### Desk
+
+![Desk overview](_images/marktplaats_desk_front.jpg)
+
+![Desk side view](_images/marktplaats_desk_side.jpg)
+
+### Side Table
+
+![Side table](_images/marktplaats_table.jpg)
+
+![Side table Underframe](_images/marktplaats_table_underframe.jpg)
+
+### Frame Details
+
+![Frame detail](_images/marktplaats_frame_detail.jpg)
+
+

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 - [HUB75 display](/projects/2026/001-hub75-display/)
 - [Embedded development setup](/projects/2026/002-embedded-development-setup/)
 - [Dust collection system](/projects/2026/003-dust-collection-system/)
-
+- [Scratchbuild workbench](/projects/2026/004-scratchbuild-workbench/)
 
 

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-- [Projects](/projects/README.md)
-  - [HUB75 display](/projects/2026/001-hub75-display/README.md) 
-  - [Embedded development setup](/projects/2026/002-embedded-development-setup/README.md)
-  - [Dust collection system](/projects/2026/003-dust-collection-ssytem/README.md)
+- [Projects](/projects/)
+  - [HUB75 display](/projects/2026/001-hub75-display/) 
+  - [Embedded development setup](/projects/2026/002-embedded-development-setup/)
+  - [Dust collection system](/projects/2026/003-dust-collection-system/)
+  - [Scratchbuild workbench](/projects/2026/004-scratchbuild-workbench/)