Colony Assembly Bench

Workshop benches built right translate straight to habitat assembly stations. Same clamp discipline, same square checks before every joint.

Core Specs from the Shop

• 48" x 24" top, 1.5" maple or equivalent laminate for dome temps.
• 3/4" t-track grid every 6" — holds brackets for solar panel frames and airlock seals.
• Lower shelf rated 200 lbs for spare fasteners and torque wrenches.

14-Week Build Cycle

Week 1-2: Cut and flatten top. Week 3-4: Leg joinery with mortise & tenon. Week 5-6: Install tracks and test clamps on sample habitat panels. Weeks 7-14: Integrate with team station rotations; log every torque value.

Like building a chair that holds the whole team — no wobble allowed when we seal the next module.