workbenchdesign

Workbench 1.0 questions

feeds@yuku.com (tm3) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:07:11 GMT

thanks for the great resource. i've learned a lot by going through the links.

i'd like to build workbench 1.0 as my first big project. i've come up with a few questions.

1) i've read that for primarily using power tools instead of traditional tools, which i plan to do, the height of one's workbench should be greater than typically seen with "traditional" benches. should i thus make the height greater than 35"? i'm 6' tall....

Very old workbenches in Sardinia....

feeds@yuku.com (Antonello) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:32:28 GMT

Hi!

I'm Antonello from Sardinia Island, an island just in the middle of the Mediterranean.

As a woodworker, I'm an advanced amateur, and you will be able to see...

Bench questions

feeds@yuku.com (kb9mnm) — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:31:06 GMT

Hey, new here, Im Dave.
Anyway, I have been lucky enough to hang to our old "dining" table, which is maple butcher block and about 200 lbs! Just kidding...but it is heavy. My next question would be about the legs. I see so many different designs, anyone have their faves or suggestions for the best one? Thanks and I cant wait to post pics of my new bench.

Former machinist - getting started....

feeds@yuku.com (teaza) — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:07:11 GMT

Hi folks, my name is Tom and I am relatively new to the world of woodworking. I spent roughly 18 years on and off in machine shops doing everything from deburring to writing CNC programs for complex designs. I would like to segue into some manufacturing of cabinets and tool chests and my first serious project is to build a bench.

My question is, when I join the benchtop together is it best to use dowels or some sort of mortising? I have read somewhere that I can "get away...

new kid on the bench

feeds@yuku.com (titmas) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:59:20 GMT

Hi. I want to introduce my self everybody here. My name is Sean but everybody calls me by my last name, Titmas, or some variation of it. I have heard it all and don't get offended easily so go ahead and get creative with it.

I have worked in construction ever since graduating early from high school back in the late 80's to go work for my Dad's construction...

Infinately adjustable shelf that allows bench-top tools to rest level w/ the top of the workbench

feeds@yuku.com (robertkbrown) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:58:58 GMT

Hello everyone. New member here ...

So I was watching a repeat of Norm on DIY a few weeks ago and he was building a workbench. In that workbench, he created a hole for his drill press which got me thinking ... I'm going to build my workbench w/ a hole large enough for my benchtop tools (router table, table saw, mitre saw, drill press). My thinking is that inside the hold is a shelf that I can raise or lower so that the work surface of a particular tool would be even with...

Help with my first bench.

feeds@yuku.com (montet202) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:11:45 GMT

OK. No debate on weather to build or buy. I am buying the first one to use for a few years, then will build my own.

Suggestions and opinions on the commercial benches available?

Bench for lefthanders

feeds@yuku.com (pbelgrado) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:54:33 GMT

Hello ,
I was wondering if somebody adapted his bench for lefthand work .
I'm planning to build a Klausz style bench and I was thinking of making a mirror version of it .
greetings ,

Paul

My "Planing" Bench

feeds@yuku.com (Ken) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:08:56 GMT

Built this 5 ft. long planing bench out of dimensioned lumber (Fir for base structure).
Top is build up of doubled 1 x 6 poplar and is removeable from base allowing it to be mobile field bench with sawhorse
or "workmate" base with or without the pipe clamp.
"End" vise is a pipe clamp running in the gap between the top sections secured in a saddle at the screw end.
Front vise is shoulder type incorporating a OTS screw with adjustable thickness...

Beginners workbench

feeds@yuku.com (Howard) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:05:42 GMT

Hi, Like many I'm new to woodworking and have given some considerable thought to my space (limited), skills (few), tools (I have inherited a few - some of
which I know the names of) and budget ($ as opposed to $$$). My local lumber yard had a pile of steamed beech for sale - the left overs of a much larger order
from a local furniture makers. Its been lying in my garage for 6 months now and I have agonised over every aspect of the proposed bench. Shopping far and wide
and...

simple workbench

feeds@yuku.com (clusi) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:22:28 GMT

Hi,
I wanted to post some pictures of my new bench for ages. Now I finally got around to it, so have a look here. There is also more to read if you follow the link.
Feedback is always welcome.
clusi

Another in progress from San CArlos, CA

feeds@yuku.com (coladeleon) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:21:59 GMT

Here is my Top, it is getting shape now.....
I am building the top in Hard Maple and the base in Soft Maple.
The Plane on top is a #4 just to give some scale, Lee Valley Tail Vise Screw, Lie Nielsen Bench Dogs. I am using the Workbench Book and the Fine Woodworking MAgazine #56 as a reference, particularly the Frank Klauzs Work Bench with my own adjustments....

Dog hole placement

feeds@yuku.com (Chris S) — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:09:40 GMT

How close to the edge of a bench should the dog holes be? I'm planning a bench; already have the vises, and would like to recess the Tucker (he he) into the side 2 9/16" to flush out the jaw with the edge of bench. This pushes the 3/4" round dog holes to 4", center of hole to edge of bench.

This is my first bench, so I value your experience and opinions. Thanks, CHRIS

plywood top?

feeds@yuku.com (Ingjr) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:36:09 GMT

Hi everyone. First post, as I am in the design stage of a new workbench. I'd like to ask if anyone has ever laminated plywood face to face for a workbench. That is 3/4 X approx. 3" laminated face to face for the whole width of the top. Should be sturdy and stable. Any thoughts? Any and all comments would be welcome and appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Workbench WIP ...Finished !!

feeds@yuku.com (KiwiDustMite) — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:34:26 GMT

Well 99% so. Just a coat of poly on the inside of the doors to seal them and were done.

For those of you who have followed the progress of this bench heres the final part. Now its complete and I can get on with other things.

Details are:

Dimensions - 1800 x 620 x 1000mm height. I'm tall so its built for my prefered working...

Connecting the top to the trestle

feeds@yuku.com (clusi) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:00:43 GMT

Hi,
let me first say that this is a great website, much appreciated!
I am building a rather simple workbench, made from one massive maple plank on top of a rather traditional trestle. One thing I am not sure about is how to fix the bench top to the trestle? Since it is not laminated wood, the fixation should allow for the movement of the wood, but still hold it down on the trestle (the top is heavy, but not heavy enough).

thanks for your answers,
Christopher, Germany.

Commercial shop with sanding machine in Boston Area

feeds@yuku.com (wdsawyer) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:17:57 GMT

I just finished glueing up a 32" x 76" maple bench top 4" thick. I would like to take it to a commercial shop in the Boston, MA area to get it sanded smooth and flat. I'm having trouble locating such a shop. Would any of you know of one? Thanks in advance for your help.

Klausz Bench Top ?

feeds@yuku.com (CurlyMapleMan) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:37:55 GMT

I am building a Klausz bench ala the Scott Landis book. I've studied the plans, but have a question I can seem to resolve:

The main benchtop sections are how thick? (the 13 1/8 section)
It does not really say anywhere?

Thanks.