leg spacing

[Nicknoxx]

How far apart should I place my workbench's legs for maximum stability and ridgidity? The top is 2100 x 680 and I was thinking of putting legs 1/4 of the way along the length and almost the full width (less say 50mm for clamping)

What say you?

 

[Nicknoxx]

This is what I'm talking about

 

[woodbutcher]

hi nicknoxx,


you need the legs nearer to the ends of the bench for max stability possibly leaving about 150mm overhang


woodbutcher

 

[Nicknoxx]

But while putting the legs at the ends like a dining table will make the whole structure more stable, it decreases the support for the centre of the table.

Is there a mathmatical way of working out where the 'best' place to put the legs is?

 

[PowerTool]

Hi Nick - I would also fit top rails between your leg frames.This will provide support for the middle of the bench top,and help avoid "racking" of the frame when planing long timber.


Andrew