Wood workers bench

[dusty]

Like Beeg has said. That is a real nice bench. If I ever find a barn or timber frame building to tear down, I'll use some of the wood to build a similar one.

What are the legs, 6x6s? The top appears to be 2xs.

[idcook]

I made a bench too but no wheels.Added an antique vise bought off *bay.

Paul, I freakin’ love that bench.

Had I the money and easy access I might’ve leaped that the chance to buy it even though it looks a bit larger than would comfortably fit in my space.
It’s a honey of a bench and that vise is a nice touch.

[paulsgreenbarn]

Where are you in NY? i can make you one to fit if you want.You'll need to find a vise though.I know there's a guy on Ebay where you can buy the bolt and nut .i can make the rest of the bench.I have some Beech beams that could be resawn to planks if you want HEAVY hardwood.PM me if you want to talk.

**this bench is roughly 7ft x38".x32"H

[idcook]

Where are you in NY? i can make you one to fit if you want.You'll need to find a vise though.I know there's a guy on Ebay where you can buy the bolt and nut .i can make the rest of the bench.I have some Beech beams that could be resawn to planks if you want HEAVY hardwood.PM me if you want to talk.

**this bench is roughly 7ft x38".x32"H

Thanks. I’ll go do some thinkin’ n measurin’ then contact you regarding particulars and potentials.

[worknhard]

All here,
I am going to be making a wood workes bench, I have a few different plans from the net, I plan on using 4x4 doug fir for the legs. Also want to built it a bit shorter then my table saw hight to use it as an out feed table. Any thoughts plans would be appreciated.
Main question here is I am thinking about putting casters on the legs to move it around, but need it stead when working on it and dont want to spend the $ for 4 castors with a brake. Will just 2 with brakes work ito keep it rock solid if I put them on diagnaly opposite legs with 2 castors without brakes on the other 2 legs?
Thanks, Bob

Here’s a couple pictures of the casters I recently installed on my bench. Best thing I did... they’re great. I got them from a local woodworking store for about $60. You can find many reviews on these casters and for the most part they get high marks. The only negative I have is you can only raise/lower one leg at a time. This tends to cause the table to kick over at an angle until a second leg is raise/lowered. Not a real problem... you just need to be aware that it happens.

If you are going to try and use your work bench as an outfeed table for your SS saw you’ll need to bring it up pretty high. Unless you are a tall person, the added height could be uncomfortable for some woodworking tasks, like planning, chiseling, cutting dovetails etc. I have two benches, my large one at 35” high and a smaller one at about 41” height. The 41" height I like for tinkering around with stuff... also assembling and disassembling things, but for serious woodworking it’s too high for me. I’m 5’-11”.
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["Wild Bad Bob"]

Paul Green'
It looks like a rectangular opening it the bench top, if so what is the purpose?

["Wild Bad Bob"]

Ya I am about 5'10" and when tinkering and other things I like a bench higher for standing at and my stool adjust for height if sitting.
I just finished a refurbish on my Delta TS I bought 2 weeks ago, it was disassembled in its box for 10 years with a family of mice!!!! Derusted/decorroded, repainted and still smells like mice piss. It is on a very low wheeled stand but the table top is at 37 1/2", I agree that is a bit too high for a bench for hand work. I dont do alot of hand work but when needed it is usually set at the bench height, but 37" would still be a bit high for that. Just had a thought, make the bench lower, and maybe make up a raised platform to set on the bench to make up the height difference to the TS to use as an out feed support.

[Ed in Tampa]

Paul Green'
It looks like a rectangular opening it the bench top, if so what is the purpose?

Recessed Tool tray. While working at the bench any tool can be laid in the recess thus clearing the top to move the project around and reducing the danger of knocking the tool on to the floor. Keeps commonly used tools handy and located in one place.

Most tool trays are across the back of the bench but benches designed to be worked from on all sides put them in the middle as the one seen in Paul's picture.

[paulsgreenbarn]

Recessed Tool tray. While working at the bench any tool can be laid in the recess thus clearing the top to move the project around and reducing the danger of knocking the tool on to the floor. Keeps commonly used tools handy and located in one place.

Most tool trays are across the back of the bench but benches designed to be worked from on all sides put them in the middle as the one seen in Paul's picture.

Yes,What Ed said.Thanks

["Wild Bad Bob"]

Okay all, I have looked a 100s of plans and pics, why is the vice usually on the left side of the front instead of the right side since the majority of people are right handed?