Not a put down but an observation, all to easy to get stuck on the starting grid.
Workbench design
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Ttrees
Iroko loco!
That wouldn't be an issue if the OP has the machinery to accompany a bench solely for what I believe is considered a "hybrid" woodworking bench,
(basically something a bit fancy for holding your work whilst you use a domino/tracksaw)
Easily done with some f clamps on a trad bench.
Maybe I'm wrong on my hybrid comment, as some might refer to Rob Cosman as that?
I just consider that a modern furniture making setup on the larger scale of things.
Tom
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HamsterJam
Let’s take it apart to see what’s inside….
I’ve nearly finished building a workbench of sorts.
Its not my primary workbench and replacing some cheap kitchen units under 3m solid worktop.
I used 3x2 CLS and simply lapped the joints.
shelf under will be left over 18mm flooring chipboard.
It’s pretty solid already but I plan to put back and sides on to stop it racking.
Its not my primary workbench and replacing some cheap kitchen units under 3m solid worktop.
I used 3x2 CLS and simply lapped the joints.
shelf under will be left over 18mm flooring chipboard.
It’s pretty solid already but I plan to put back and sides on to stop it racking.
Cabinetman
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That’s the way I’ve always worked as well, my workshop looks nothing like a workshop from the outside, even the name board on the front of the building doesn’t give anything away, security is really good but I rely on nobody knowing it’s there as well.
@Block75, looks good to me. As you're looking for more an MFT (multi-functional-table?) and currently doing a lot of sanding of small bits, there are some cool ideas for downward sucking dust extraction which hold your work firm and extract dust. An air hockey table which sucks rather than blows. Hur hur.
You build it into the MFT.
As regards the discourse here, everyone has an opinion. Do what you want and live with the consequences, say I. Experience is the sum of all our mistakes...
You build it into the MFT.
As regards the discourse here, everyone has an opinion. Do what you want and live with the consequences, say I. Experience is the sum of all our mistakes...
thikone
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This workbench design looks somewhat similar to what I have built, albeit it is from solid wood and heavy, to do hand planes dimensioning. So, the dark side bench I have:
I then added middle top part, so it actually looks like this:
It is build from countertops, basically, form 27 mm beech panels. Top is lamination of two layers, legs are 3 layers. The good thing is that I didn't have to cut any lap joints, I would simply cut some panels shorter before gluing them up. Also mortice and tenon joint becomes easy where there are three layers. What I can say for sure is that Veritas Twin Screw vice is just unbeatable, you should use it for your bench, regardless of dark side or not.
Otherwise, it is a pleasure to read this thread. Ttrees, you are the best!
Over last 4 years I got so good with dimensioning wood with hand planes that sometimes I surprise myself, so well it and not so slow either. A good look, a touch to the grain, check for rocking on flat workbench and it doesn't take long to remove high spots and make it air stick to workbench. Even when planning 2 meters long, I can make parts so well that there is no gap to be seen. But it does take two weeks to dimension all parts sometimes, if not more.
College of mine is actually using a hand held band sander with a guide frame, which limits how deep it can sand into material:
Bosch PBS 75 A
It he doesn't like that process at all. Hand planes I can use with my kids around and result is much better and faster.
I second that! Bandsaw was the only machine that I had for several years. I have a small one, Record Power BS250. I'm often buying 100x100 mm construction lumber and then cut it to smaller dimensions that I need, much cheaper and sometimes better wood. Also I resaw hardwoods after hand planning two sides of rough sawn timber. Now I have also a mortice and a drill press. All quiet enough for apartment use.
I agree a lot! Now, I can sharpen expensive kitchen knifes, thanks to experience and tools for sharpening hand plane blades and such. Finish after hand planes is so much better than after sandpaper. No sanding anymore, unless some curvy parts sometimes. Ability to tune parts to fit nicely.
This is just so nice, that I sold my miter power saw as I didn't use it anymore for some years and then never wanted to. With some addons making boxes and frames is quite fun and easy task.
Yep, lap joint is indeed so easy and about strong as mortice and tenon joint. Used that a lot in the beginning, for all my stands and workbench too.
Lately, since I rented another room in the basement, I'm slowly moving towards machines, acquired a track saw, huge bandsaw and prima jointer/thicknesser machine. Have to finish sound proofing the room first, and then I will have to learn how to do the same with machines... a bit scary too. And building something MFT-like for the basement machine room is in my plans. So, very interesting thread for me either way! Good luck with your design and build!
I then added middle top part, so it actually looks like this:
It is build from countertops, basically, form 27 mm beech panels. Top is lamination of two layers, legs are 3 layers. The good thing is that I didn't have to cut any lap joints, I would simply cut some panels shorter before gluing them up. Also mortice and tenon joint becomes easy where there are three layers. What I can say for sure is that Veritas Twin Screw vice is just unbeatable, you should use it for your bench, regardless of dark side or not.
Otherwise, it is a pleasure to read this thread. Ttrees, you are the best!
Over last 4 years I got so good with dimensioning wood with hand planes that sometimes I surprise myself, so well it and not so slow either. A good look, a touch to the grain, check for rocking on flat workbench and it doesn't take long to remove high spots and make it air stick to workbench. Even when planning 2 meters long, I can make parts so well that there is no gap to be seen. But it does take two weeks to dimension all parts sometimes, if not more.
College of mine is actually using a hand held band sander with a guide frame, which limits how deep it can sand into material:
Bosch PBS 75 A
It he doesn't like that process at all. Hand planes I can use with my kids around and result is much better and faster.
I second that! Bandsaw was the only machine that I had for several years. I have a small one, Record Power BS250. I'm often buying 100x100 mm construction lumber and then cut it to smaller dimensions that I need, much cheaper and sometimes better wood. Also I resaw hardwoods after hand planning two sides of rough sawn timber. Now I have also a mortice and a drill press. All quiet enough for apartment use.
I agree a lot! Now, I can sharpen expensive kitchen knifes, thanks to experience and tools for sharpening hand plane blades and such. Finish after hand planes is so much better than after sandpaper. No sanding anymore, unless some curvy parts sometimes. Ability to tune parts to fit nicely.
This is just so nice, that I sold my miter power saw as I didn't use it anymore for some years and then never wanted to. With some addons making boxes and frames is quite fun and easy task.
Yep, lap joint is indeed so easy and about strong as mortice and tenon joint. Used that a lot in the beginning, for all my stands and workbench too.
Lately, since I rented another room in the basement, I'm slowly moving towards machines, acquired a track saw, huge bandsaw and prima jointer/thicknesser machine. Have to finish sound proofing the room first, and then I will have to learn how to do the same with machines... a bit scary too. And building something MFT-like for the basement machine room is in my plans. So, very interesting thread for me either way! Good luck with your design and build!
Ttrees
Iroko loco!
That's a very nice bench you've built, I think you're referring to either of the two David's rather than myself though.
All I have contributed to this forum is by dropping some names.
Good luck with the new workshop and machinery.
Tom
All I have contributed to this forum is by dropping some names.
Good luck with the new workshop and machinery.
Tom
