Woodworking Bench from IKEA

[tomsalwasser]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyt4a_1G9zk[/youtube]

[Ed in Tampa]

Where is the rest of the story?

[algale]

Very timely! A new workbench is on my 2016 To Do list! I just bought a used Record Vise (model 52D) for the project.

I'd be curious to see the rest of the build when the video comes out (I couldn't find it).

[rpd]

Where is the rest of the story?

That is a trailer for a DVD/subscription download. Build a Sturdy Workbench in Two Days with Chris Schwarz

[tomsalwasser]

Where is the rest of the story?

Very timely! A new workbench is on my 2016 To Do list! I just bought a used Record Vise (model 52D) for the project. I'd be curious to see the rest of the build when the video comes out (I couldn't find it).

Sorry guys I did not include more. Chris Schwarz is an amazing professional woodworker, author and teacher that I follow. He sells this episode as a DVD or download.

http://www.shopwoodworking.com/build-a- ... ench-group

[Ed in Tampa]

$15!! Wow! I am way too cheap for that!

[tomsalwasser]

$15!! Wow! I am way too cheap for that!

You can probably infer everything you need to build it from the preview Ed, but sometimes the devil is in the details. You making a bench?

[algale]

I have had one of the solid wood IKEA counter tops for about 7 or so years. I use as ... a counter top (in my laundry room).

It is an excellent product and a pretty good price but it never occurred to me to buy two and to laminate them (as the preview suggests) to make a bench top. That would get a little pricey.

I now have all the equipment I need to mill my own lumber and I think I could buy the same amount of board feet of beech or birch and do it for about half the cost, albeit it will take a while longer to joint, plane and glue it up.

But I like the dimensions, and design and it sure would speed things up to go the IKEA route.

[tomsalwasser]

But I like the dimensions, and design and it sure would speed things up to go the IKEA route.

I briefly looked at the IKEA web site. The counter tops I saw were MDF and hardwood. I wonder if I just didn't look through them all. Saw your vice in the other post. I just scored a used one similar to it! I'll post a picture later. Not sure just where I will end up using it. Looking forward to seeing your project.

[algale]

But I like the dimensions, and design and it sure would speed things up to go the IKEA route.

I briefly looked at the IKEA web site. The counter tops I saw were MDF and hardwood. I wonder if I just didn't look through them all. Saw your vice in the other post. I just scored a used one similar to it! I'll post a picture later. Not sure just where I will end up using it. Looking forward to seeing your project.

There are some that are composites but this one is solid birch, per the description. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80274963/

EDIT: They also have solid beech and solid oak http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60274964/. It's even pricier.

Look forward to seeing your vise!