Woodworking workbench top materials looking at building a solid workbench for weekend woodworking.
Woodworking workbench reddit. I was watching this video on traditional japanese woodworking and i noticed that several of the people work in a sitting position with a bench at the appropriate height. There are some interesting options on the list. R woodworking r woodworking is your home on reddit for furniture toys tools wood glue and anything else that has to do with woodworking as a hobby or profession. My question is the plans i m using says to use two 3 4 inch plywood for the top and shelves and then a slab of hardwood on top of that.
R woodworking is your home on reddit for furniture toys tools wood glue and anything else that has to do with woodworking as a hobby or profession. After i finish that i may add bench dogs and hold downs. My first work bench this is my first attempt at making a work bench as i m just getting into wood working and wanted a sturdy surface for projects. Adjustable drawing desk made from an old futon base legs of a broken light desk and my old wrong height drawing table topper and random bits and bobs i kept from tearing things apart.
4 olympia tools workbench 84 906 best beginner woodworking bench. 10 is an ultra sturdy rolling design. 5 sjobergs elite 1500 workbench plus cabinet best professional woodworking bench. 7 is a modular design.
Please submit links to how to pages and videos pictures of beautiful and amazing pieces you made for us to admire or help you finish. 18 is a polished gorgeous option with interior shelving. It seems like this is best suited for working with smaller projects exclusively with hand tools. If you re looking to build one below we ve curated a list of 27 diy workbench plans.
While any table or workbench can do they are not truly ideal for the tasks you intend to. A place to share un craftsman like creations. I ve seen a few different options for workbench tops plywood laminated 2x4s melamine etc and i was just wondering what everyone s experience is with different top materials. A spacious sturdy flat workbench is the crown jewel of your diy workspace.
But i ll likely save that for a new woodworking specific bench build. If you engage in woodworking you obviously need someplace to engage your craft. I m glad i started generic if and when i do upgrade i will simply scoot this current bench over in the shop and use it for holding sanders grinders drill press etc.