Lee J's new workbench build

[Lee J]

hey up tony

I opt for the kinda half lap type joint at the top cos of 2 reasons.

1. i figured it would be more up to taking downward force like this rather than a mortice
2. I didnt fancy chopping a tenon from a 4" x 4" peice of timber as I dont own a table saw

I will drill some holes today for my bench dogs :wink:

updated and finished photos will be on here monday

 

[Tony Spear]

2. I didnt fancy chopping a tenon from a 4" x 4" peice of timber as I dont own a table saw

Chicken! :lol: :lol:

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

 

[Alex]

Nice bench Lee I'm a big fan of recycling special as free!I like the way you've rebated the vice back jaw to be below and flush with the front apron. I didn't and wish i had.

 

[Lee J]

Offered up the front pelmet and tightened the vice up to hold it in place.
Drilled through and screwed the pelmet into place. I made myself some dowels to cover the screw heads up.

I fit the 15mm MDF top at this time too. Screwed down and capped off...

Made a piece to go on the vice jaw that opens, made from the reclaimed timber.

Sanded down and waxed the bench, except the top, i've left that naked

and that my chums is the job finished.

Remember I made this from reclaimed timber and other bits I found in skips or blagged from various people.

Here's some more pictures and a cost list

Cost List for Workbench

8x Scaffolding planks £ reclaimed
4x 4"x4" posts £ reclaimed
15mm MDF top £5
2nd hand bench vice £10
4x 4" bolts for vice £ blagged from work
2x timber for short braces £ reclaimed

hope you've enjoyed this. Like I first stated, some of my methods may not be text book but hey they worked out for me.

Job goal : build a sturdy workbench from reclaimed timbers

MISSION COMPLETE

 

[eggflan]

Looks the doggys hanging parts to me :wink:

Great build and equally good thread well done Lee , now whats next :lol: :lol:

 

[xy mosian]

Well done Lee, great approach, great job.
Now use it

xy

 

[OPJ]

Very well done, Lee. Now, I look forward to seeing some projects coming out of your workshop!

 

[Tony Spear]

Excellent - a fine job Lee!

Particularly as it only cost you 15 quid! =D>

 

[Benchwayze]

Nice job Lee. Well done.
And your first job on the new bench?

Well, we know you'll use it!
Wise choice on the builders scaffolding planks. Industry standards say they have to be best quality softwood for obvious reasons.

Voilà!


One bench
John