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.

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