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Best size for woodworking bench. You need a practical workbench but don t want to spend all year building it. Many hand tool woodworkers though prefer a bench 1 or 2 inches lower allowing more leverage for hand plane and chisel use. This is an excerpt from the new traditional woodworker by jim tolpin. 38 39 97cm 99cm makes a practical tall workbench height.
54 x 23 5 8 inches. For a bench that extends beyond the frame of the workbench to accommodate vices or other clamps mdf is an excellent choice. Subscribe today save up to 68 on 7 issues of woodworking projects and tricks. Height in inches.
Over the years i ve had a variety of workshops and work benches. Made precision cuts for joints with backsaws. Flip top for stationary tools. A tall workbench is good for detailed work cutting joinery and for power tool use.
If you re mainly a power tool woodworker adding a couple of inches might make power sanding and assembly operations more comfortable. A height in between these two extremes tends to be the most popular particular if you do a range of activities at your workbench. To improve the rigidity of the surface it is recommended to use two or more layers of inch plywood for your workbench top. In most cases that number falls around 24.
Ripped and crosscut short lengths of stock to size with smaller sized panel saws or bow saws. The depth of your workbench should ideally be no longer than your arm can reach across it. Average 34 36 86cm 91cm tend to be the most common workbench height for woodworking. This is where the artisan planed surfaces and trued edges.
If you happen to be the type of woodworker that works with unusually large or wide pieces then you may want to add a few inches. In traditional western style woodworking the workbench was central to nearly all the woodworking processes. We cover how to plan your build from choosing the best wood through to understanding your vice needs. 10 good rules for workbenches and 10 ways to help your current bench work better.