navycop wrote:I saw a bench (can't remember if on the internet or tv). 2 guys were building it. They cut grooves in eight of 2x4's. These were used for the cross braces. Both top and bottom. Then they ran threaded rod through a hole drilled in the legs. Lined up the groove w/the rod and fastened it using washer and nut.
The guys used a dowel screwed in to the braces to line up the braces with the legs.
curiousgeorge wrote:Mike,
This is not an actual "Work Bench", per se. It is an assembly table. It doesn't have vises and is built perfectly flat for the assembly of your projects.
From what I've read, an assembly table is simply a dead flat surface used to ensure accuracy of what your putting together. I/m wondering if it should be a consideration when I design my workbench to have a section of the bench designated specifically for assembly work?
How many out there use an official "assembly table". Is it independent of your workbench OR is your workbench designed to also serve as an assembly table?
mickyd wrote:From what I've read, an assembly table is simply a dead flat surface used to ensure accuracy of what your putting together. I/m wondering if it should be a consideration when I design my workbench to have a section of the bench designated specifically for assembly work?
How many out there use an official "assembly table". Is it independent of your workbench OR is your workbench designed to also serve as an assembly table?
I do both. I use a work bench when I want the project elevated, and an assembly table when I want it lower.
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I designed and built an adjustable height workbench. I think that feature has many advantages, especially in a small shop. My bench has a built in mobile base and that is really great if your shop is in a garage or any time you have to move it around.
To begin with I can only have one workbench. There is just not enough room in my basement for more than that so any bench I have must suit all cirumstances.
I first thought about building an adjustable height bench because I like to do a little woodcarving and I want the bench higher for those kinds of projects. Sometimes higher is also better for detail work like inlays and that sort of thing.
I did some research and found that those people who actually have adjustable height benches all seem to agree that it is a worthwhile feature.
Another thing is that my previous bench was a few inches higher than my table saw. Well, with my limited space the bench and the saw are not very far away from each other. So, anytime I had to cut a long board the bench got in the way. With the adjustable height feature I can lower the bench to match the saw and that saves a lot of hassle and in my case it also functions as an infeed table.
Another time it would be great is for people who share their shop with a spouse, children, or anyone else who is either much taller or much shorter than them.
It can be lowered down enough to use it for an assembly table, and is also great for people with back problems.
I would assume that his forum name "jack" is derived from his adjustable "Jackbench" design. But then, that's just a SWAG.
And an excellent design it is Charlie. Welcome to the forums!
OOPS! I just read Charlie's post in the "Forum Name" thread. I was right, though, wasn't I?
jack wrote:I uploaded a photo, but since I am new to this forum I am not sure if it worked.
Charlie
Hi Charlie (or maybe we should just call you Jack):D ,
Welcome to the forum!!
I'm the guy the started this thread, interested in making my first workbench. Ironically, your "Jack-Bench" design made it into this thread in posts 7 and 25. In reviewing various bench designs on-line, the adjustable height and ability to raise the bench and wheel it around the shop were 2 design features that I felt were things to consider. Yours has both.
Do you have plans available? If so, send me a PM with details.
Check out the bench I have linked to in post #1. I could see me incorporating the clamping features from that one into your design.
I don't use an assembly table per say. All I use is a folding table about 5' long and 2' wide. This frees up the workbench and I can disassemble it when done.
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