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WORKBENCH sa CARVING BENCH, CLAMP & VISE sa CLAMPING TABLE sa HOBBY WORKBENCH sa POTTING BENCH sa SAWHORSE & WORK SUPPORT sa WORKBENCH (CHILD'S) sa WORKBENCH ACCESSORIES & JIGS xx BENCH xx POWER TOOL STAND xx TOOL xx WORKSHOP FURNITURE & TOOL STORAGE No-bull workbench. Base is built from 4x4s. Prelaminated maple bench top (62"x28"), vises and bench dog are purchased. Dog-hole strips are cut from maple and glued to front and back of bench top. Est cost: $650. Flattening a bench top with a hand jointer plane and advice on applying a protective finish afterward. Sketch shows low, multi-purpose bench for a workshop. Instead of a top, the apron rails are grooved to hold adjustable supports. Plywood-top workbench. Supporting this non-traditional top of plywood edged in walnut (84"x30") is a well-crafted base of popular and walnut with an optional drawer and cabinet storage unit accessible from both sides of the bench. Tip on determining the correct workbench height based on your height, your work and your physical condition. Mail-order workbenches. Selecting the factory-made model that is right for your shop. A related article looks at workbench accessories (vises, hold-downs and bench dogs). Build a better workbench. A full-featured bench that fits in a small shop and includes an iron vice with wooden cheeks, a built-in bench stop, panel stop, bench hook and cutting board. Shop assembly table. Multi-purpose, mobile workstation has tilt out storage bins, drawers and cupboards, electrical outlets on each end and a solid, flat surface for assembly. Master woodworker Robert Whitley's workbench. This sturdy bench has a 3"x35"x76" top of edge-glued maple which overhangs each end by 10". The oak base has raised panels on the ends and back, nine drawers in the front and a 5" deep shelf beneath the top. A patternmaker's vise is on one end, a steel-face end vise on the other. Fold-down workbench (30"x96") with hinged front legs attaches to a wall. Wedged-base workbench stand is rock solid, yet it knocks down quickly for moving. Collapsible workshop table features adjustable height, compensation for uneven floor, and easy storage. Work surface measures 26"x48" and consists of hardboard over MDF. Drop-leaf, roll-around worktable fits in tight spaces. Opens up to form a 4x7-ft. worksurface. Screw-on pipe legs give rigid support when opened. Wall-hung workbench starts as a pre-hung, solid-core, flush-style door. The best workbench. Build a master's bench from ordinary 2x4s and plywood. It features a six-foot top, bench dogs, tool well, low-cost tail vise, huge face vise, and rigid base with large storage shelves. Heavy-duty folding shop table won't wobble, sag or walk across the floor. Weighs 70 pounds. Overall dimensions: 30"x35"x34" tall. Photo shows workbench on casters with storage drawers, shelves, an electrical outlet and tool storage. Est. cost: $88. Basic workbench is 72"x24"x40" high and is made from plywood, pegboard, 1x2s, 1x4s, 2x4s, and doweling. Photo shows a garage workbench that includes 6 large drawers, nine small drawers, pegboard for hanging tools and storage shelves behind sliding doors. Est. cost: $50. Ten easy-to-build projects that provide storage space include a workbench built from 2x4s and plywood, with open shelves beneath the work surface. Plans are available to build this 2x8-ft. workbench which includes a covered 24" section that is desk height (for soldering and detail work), 6 drawers, 6-ft. of cupboards, and a tool storage rack for screwdrivers, etc. Six build-it-yourself storage units. (1) Pet food center, (2) work bench and shop center, (3) free-standing closet for cleaning materials, (4) projector stand and equipment storage cabinet, (5) wall-hung cabinet for ironing board and iron and (6) potting bench. A homebuilt workbench and wall mounted tool storage unit. Bench is 36" high, 24" deep, 48" long with open shelves. Wall-mounted pegboard for hanging tools has a shelf built across the top. Photo shows a wall-mounted workbench and roll-around tool storage companion. Plans must be ordered. Est. cost: $59. Photo shows an orderly workshop. 9-ft. workbench with small drawers and cupboards has a top made from 2x10s. A wall-mounted case above the bench has ample space for hanging tools. Rugged worktable with shelf underneath and a companion wall-hung storage cabinet and fluorescent light. Estimated cost: $145. Tip: A 30"x48" worktable with storage compartments underneath is built from plywood and 2x4s. Est. cost: $40. Build a plywood workbench. Features a replaceable hardboard work surface, five storage drawers, and two storage cabinets with 40 cu.ft. of storage space. Overall dimensions: 26"x98"x42" tall. Workbench (48"x24"x35" tall) and wall-hung storage center (48"x30"x12" deep) made from pine, particleboard, and hardboard. Est. cost: $98. Build a workbench 12" wide and 36" long that can be adjusted in height. Unit can be used in a sitting, standing or kneeling position and is collapsible. Rolling wonder. A convenient, portable workbench that can double as an outdoor entertainment cart. Workbench built from 2x4s, MDF, hardboard and pine features plenty of underneath storage and a replaceable hardboard top (24"x48"). The ultimate European-style workbench. Features include hand-cut dovetails, two vises, removable board jack, 10 built-in tool storage drawers, maple, basswood and walnut construction, etc. Combination router bench, workbench, and storage cabinet. Top work surface measures 60"x36". Features storage drawers and cabinets, plus a pegboard tool holder. Est. cost: $150. Tip: How to add wheels to one end of a heavy workbench to make it easier to roll around, but which still allow it to rest firmly on the floor. Traditional cabinetmaker's workbench. Part 1. Features tail vise, tool tray, holes for bench dogs, etc. Top made of 6-ft. long, 3" thick maple. Est. cost: $400. Traditional cabinetmaker's workbench. Part 2. Bench top and vises. Traditional cabinetmaker's workbench. Part 3. Using the bench for clamping. Build a "finishing cabinet" for your workshop. Large doors conceal shelves in the base of this unit. Top measures 24"x48". Built from plywood. Between-the-studs fold-away work table and storage space. Ideas for constructing a workbench that can be assembled with carriage bolts so it can be dismantled. Space maker, an organizer for the garage. Two rolling carts (one for garden supplies and another for recycling) are housed under a workbench. Shelves support one end of the bench top, which has a metalworking vise, a woodworking vise and benchstops. Strong, steady workbench is great for a beginner, yet versatile enough for an experienced woodworker. Features a tool well that runs the entire 60" length of the bench. Workbench built from scrap. Base is a wooden cable spool. Top is framed in 2x4s and surfaced with plywood or strand board. Vest-pocket workbench. Compact unit (18" deep, 36" wide, 70" high) includes four drawers and 2 cupboards in the base, a butcher block work surface and a top section of pegboard for hanging tools. Custom workbench includes a permanent home for a radial arm saw, dust control, large work surface made from laminated 2x2s, a large storage shelf below, and two large storage drawers. A built-in workbench and tool storage cabinet which is good looking enough to install in a finished basement recreation room. Easy-to-build workbench. Unit is 8-ft. long, 22" deep and 30" high, with four drawers and four storage compartments. A workbench you can build in 3 hours from two sheets of plywood. Bench top is 60"x30" and sits on top of two supports for easy portability. Est. cost: $40. A comparative look at what's available in "old-world" workbenches. Mini-workbench to build. Can be disassembled for storage. The 18"x36" top is particle board set in a 1x4 frame. Legs are built from 1x4 pine and support a 35"x15" lower shelf. Unit assembles with machine bolts. How to end workbench clutter by attaching tools like a vise or miterbox to heavy-duty hinges and fastening them to the edge of the workbench. They can be swung underneath when not in use in order to clear the entire work surface. Build this rugged workbench for years of service. Frame made from 2x4 and 4x4 stock. Top is double thickness of plywood. Features storage shelf, tool rack and bench stop with vise. Tips on choosing a workbench to fit your needs. Build a three shelf roll around cart for use in shop or garage. Est. cost: $15. Organize your shop with this mobile workcenter. A three-piece workbench ensemble including (1) master workbench, (2) tool caddy, and (3) clamp-on bench. Built of wood and pegboard. Workbench built from particle board and 2x4s. Top measures 80"x28". Garage wall bench has ten square feet of work surface. The bench folds up into the wall when not needed. Two galvanized pipes (legs) support the bench top when opened. Overall dimensions: 72" tall, 48" wide, 10" deep. Est. cost: $50. Tip: Use melted paraffin to form a smooth surface on a particle board workbench. European-style workbench is designed to give you everything you demand in a workbench including heavy duty vises that work in concert with bench dogs, a storage cabinet that incorporates drawers for hand tool storage, and good looks. The top is made from a commercially available laminated butcher block top. A quick-building fold-up workbench with tool storage attaches to a wall. Storage area measures 48"x24"x10" deep. Front opens to form a 24"x48" workbench. Est. cost: $45. Wordless Workshop shows how to mount a temporary worktable surface on an ironing board. Setting up a workshop. (1) Building a workbench with a 24"x60" work surface. Includes two shelves for storage and a 21"x28"x23" compartment to hold a shop vacuum. (2) Wall-hung shelving for storage. The best workbench. A big L-shaped workbench that can be customized. All 2x4s and plywood for frames and legs are cut at once and then assembled easily. Basic workbench is 29" deep and has shelves and drawers to hold tools. One section features an adjustable, drop-in section for bench-top tools. Corner shelves feature lazy susans. There is an open space to store a shop vacuum and an extension table with folding metal legs. Speedy way to build a wobble-free workbench or tool base by screwing together twelve 1"x4" boards. Woodworking bench (30"x60"x36" high) is built from solid maple. It has a front vise, an end vise used with bench dogs and a tool tray across the back. Est. cost: $450. Super shelving for a garage. Combination shelf storage and workbench unit fills a wall from floor to ceiling. Vinyl-coated particleboard is used for the shelves. Workbench made of plywood. Triangular supports attached to the wall studs support the shelves and bench.. Est. cost: $100. Easy-to-build and easily customized workbench includes a folding extension table, peg-board sliders, drawers, lazy Susan storage, a power tool drop-in and table saw roll-around. Wordless Workshop shows how to create a fold-down worktable in a garage. Fold-up workbench with a sturdy vise on the end is fitted between the open studs of a garage wall. Build a speedy, wobble-free workbench or power tool base by screwing together twelve 1x4 boards in three-way overlaps at each corner. Wall-hung, fold-down workbench is made from a flush interior door. Knock-down workbench or assembly table consists of two sawhorses, four 2x4s and a sheet of plywood. Perfect all-purpose utility bench. Sturdy, wall-mounted unit with a 24"x48" top is made from plywood and 2x4s. The triangular support brackets do not take up any floor space. Lightweight portable workbench is ideal for holding work that is being drilled, cut or nailed. Top is a 3-ft. piece of 1x12 stock. Bench stands 20" tall and has a built-in tool tray. Est. cost: $10. Folding workbench uses glued-on gussets for strength and rigidity. The folding frame and legs are built from 1x4 pine. The removable top is laminated plywood. Site-built workbenches that are easy to make and simplify many jobs. (1) Carpenter's bench. (2) Door bench. (3) Panel-cutting table (grid). An elegant folding workbench is as versatile as the famous Swiss army knife. Features two sliding tables, adjustable outfeed rollers, bench dogs, two built-in vises, hold-down clamps, etc. Built of oak and common hardware. It folds up to 24"x48"x18". Design and instructions for building your own large, heavy, and versatile old-world style workbench, the kind you would pay over $500 for commercially. Work surface is over 5-ft. long and features 2 built-in vises. Est. cost: $100. A basic workbench for the serious woodworker includes these features: bench hook, pivoting front jaw for vise, flush mounted adjustable bench stop, tilting vise, bench jack, hooked wedge with rail, plus other features. Top measures 36"x72". John Burrowes describes his first workshop. It consisted of a piece of 4x6 with a bench screw vise in the middle. This "bench" was suspended across a stairwell or supported by 4 dowels (sawhorse fashion) when in use. Softwood workbench features three leg vises and three rows of dog holes. Built from fir 2x4s and 4x4s. Top measures 60"x27". Estimated cost: $100. Double-top workbench features four rows of dog holes, a center tool well and three vises. Work surface is a full 28" wide. Design is essentially the Scandinavian-style cabinetmakers bench. Island-type workbench features a 40"x64" top, end vise with two rows of bench dog holes, 18 storage drawers, a storage cabinet and pegboard end panels for hanging tools. Outdoor workbench is made from a tree section and a pipe clamp. Laying veneer. Includes details of a combination veneer press and woodworking bench. A classic workbench (joiner's workbench) is outfitted with shoulder and tail vises and steel dogs. Overall dimensions: 84"x38". Features a large tool tray. Combination workbench and lathe stand. The workbench top swings up to reveal the lathe which is then raised up into working position. Lathe tools and accessories are stored on the bottom of the raised workbench top. Body mechanics and the trestle workbench. How to construct and use a Japanese trestle workbench. 18th-century workbench. A reproduction of Jacques-Andre Roubo's bench serves a modern joiner. Tip: Use 1/8"-thick rubber carpet pad to protect workbench top and keep work from slipping. An easy-to-build workbench features bolted butt joints for rigid construction and ease of disassembly. Cabinetmaker's assembly table. A large work surface (4x8-ft.) features torsion-box construction, casters and brakes for positioning, and a working height of 20". Knockdown workbench with a large top (4x8-ft.) is made from three sheets of inexpensive plywood. How to flatten a large laminated tabletop or bench top using only a router. Power-tool workbench. Features plywood construction, lots of cubby holes for storing hand power tools, removable bench slave for holding long work pieces, round bench dogs, and two vises. Overall dimensions: 96"x29"x37" tall. Advice on correct height of workbench to help prevent back problems. Workbenches in the Shaker tradition. Timber framed base delivers strength and flexible storage. Top measures 38"x114". Base includes frame-and-panel doors on cabinets plus large storage drawers. Low assembly bench (only 24" high) features four tail vises made from Pony #53 double-pipe clamps. Built from eight 8-ft 2x4s. Retracting shop table is made from an old flush door and stores against a wall when not in use. Rules of thumb for determining the best workbench height, weight, size, ... for various procedures. Wall-hung fold-up workbench is built from 2x6, 2x4, and 4x4 lumber and is very sturdy even under heavy loads. New-fangled workbench. Make an inexpensive bench that's as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife from six pipe clamps and some dressed framing lumber. How to build a jewelry craftsman's workbench. Work top is a double thickness of particleboard, 24"x48", with drawers and shelves underneath. A raised back with shelf space for small parts racks stands 25" above the work top. Wheels on the legs at one end make the bench movable by one person. Portable electronics workshop is a flat work surface (32"x25") with sloping sides, a closed back, and a narrow shelf along the back. Designed to be used by placing on another table. Easily removed and stored when no longer needed. A strong and steady workbench to build. Top is made from 2x4 pine with a front-edge vise and holes for bench stops. The base is a two-shelf cabinet, closed on the back and ends. Ten pages of ideas and designs for workbenches and storage units. Workbench mounted on wall can be collapsed into wall cabinet. Work surfaces that work. Ideas for surface coverings that are ideal for kitchen, shop, art room, ... when performing various different tasks. Ideas to improve your workshop. (1) Low-cost workbench. (2) Step-ups for children. (3) Potting tray. (4) 3 ways to hang drawers. (5) Assembly/cutting table. Basic workbench you can build with handtools. Bench top is 60"x24" and sits on a 2-door cabinet base. Shelving unit or tool rack can be built for the back. Est. cost: $75. Build a fold-away workbench. A solid-core door is hinged to a wall and is supported by a pair of swing-out legs. Basic carpentry. Part 1. Build a general utility workbench from 2x4s and plywood. Top measures 2x4-feet. Build your own jeweler's workbench. Dimensions: 39" wide, 38" tall, 20" deep. Built of plywood and incorporates a multi-drawer storage cabinet. Est. cost: $27. Building a large, sturdy, long work table (4x16-ft) for aircraft construction. Built from plywood, 2x6s and 2x4s. Basic jeweler's workbench is made from plywood and pine. Stamping bench for a leathercrafter. Built from 4x4 stock, it is sturdy enough to hold a heavy piece of headstone material. A 6 ft. workbench on casters with lots of storage. Sturdy bench features solid oak frame. A sturdy 6x2 ft. workbench built in one weekend. Four legs and the frame are built from 2x4s. Top is Masonite over two pieces pf 3/4" plywood. Modular workbench has a top build of 2x4s, 2x4 legs, open and closed storage cabinets, and wall-hung tool rack. Fold-down workbench with pegboard backstop requires only 3" of depth when closed. Superbench, a workbench that is 2 ft. wide and 14 ft. long with 16 drawers and 2 large compartments. Build a basic workbench with a shelf underneath. Bench is held together by threaded rod, nuts, bolts, and pieces of black pipe to allow for easy disassembly. Basic 2x4 workbench. Top is made of 2x4 stock, held together by threaded rods and nuts. base has two drawers and a two-door cabinet. Make your own portable workbench. This 42" wide bench features a large drawer and 3 lower compartments for storage. Rolls forward out of a closet for use. Auxiliary storage on simple shelves is built into closet. Louvered door on closet conceals the bench and storage when not in use. A big, sturdy workbench you can build. Bench has a top surface built from 2x4s with two built-in vises. Top has two series of holes for bench dogs. Base has 3 drawers and 2 cupboards. How to build a workbench with an underbench organizer for power tools. Rows of electrical outlets are located in the center of the tent-shaped organizer. Make your own super scot workbench. A deluxe woodworker's bench. Features a large top (25"x74") with three rows of bench dog holes. Cabinet underneath has a lot of storage in drawers and lockers. Est. cost: $260. A fold-up workbench. A 24"x49" workbench, with legs and top made from plywood, and a frame of 2x4s, folds up flat against the wall when not needed. Est. cost: $30. A "Murphy bench" for woodworkers. A cabinet (78" tall, 41" wide, 16" deep) opens up to reveal a 36"x41" work counter and a lot of storage with adjustable shelves. Built from 3 sheets of 3/4" plywood. The hidden workshop that doubles as a buffet. Two hinged-together boxes are mounted on casters. In its unfolded open position against a wall, the unit functions as a buffet or sideboard for serving or display. When folded together and latched, it is a 30"x48" butcher-block work surface which provides access to the tools through doors on both sides. Multifaceted workbench. X-shaped base features built-in storage drawers and sides made from perforated hardboard ("Pegboard") to provide lots of space for hanging tools. The top is two thicknesses of 3/4" plywood (4x4-ft). Fold-away workbench, 8.75 ft. long, closes up to a depth of 2 ft. Open, it will hold a full 4x8 ft. sheet of plywood. Includes tilt-out bins in the bottom and a 3x8 ft. pegboard rack for holding tools. Uprights on the back create a storage space for wood stock. Movable workbench. Workbench on casters, with many storage drawers, tool storage doors, built-in vise, kick-stands to hold bench securely while in use, etc. Top measures 32"x62". Est. cost: $350. Plans for a sturdy hardwood workbench which is 79" long, 27" wide and 38" high. Bench has 4 storage drawers. Est. cost: $47. Knock-down workbench has two work levels. Home maintenance center with folding bench. Three-way workbench, desk and dining table. Consists of a flush door covered with plastic laminate and sitting on two fiber drums. A 6-ft. long workbench and tool storage panels fold up into a closet. Combination tool stand and workbench. Heavy-duty workbench is a combination of steel and Masonite. Includes an electric receptical and a hold-down. Cabinet workbench for the small shop. Unit is 36" high and 30" wide. Top is made from double-thick plywood. Makes a good radial arm saw stand without the bench top. A model maker's workbench. A 17"x30" top with a 17"x12" dropleaf on one end. Fourteen shallow drawers hold tools. Small metal lathe, vise and larger tools store in the roomy bottom compartment where they sit directly on the floor. Unit is 27" high. Built mostly of 1/2" plywood. Est. cost: $27. Updated version of a workbench and tool storage cabinet first featured in 1951. Bench top has 1,100 square inches of space, a wide shaving trough, two vises, bench dogs and lots of closed storage (both shelf and drawer) below. Wall cabinet has 12 drawers and tool racks covered with sliding doors. Overhead lighting and plastic laminate on door fronts make a good looking combination. The elegant workshop of Fred Hale of Winchester, Virginia, is featured. Plans for his 13-drawer oak and maple workbench with raised panel sides and decoratively-routed drawer fronts. Build a tailgate workbench for your station wagon or pickup. Unit is bolted to the inside surface of the tailgate, providing a work surface 45" long by 12" wide. Tool storage can be created in the 10" between base and top surface. Build a mobile workbench-in-a-cart. Cart is a purchased metal serving cart mounted on casters. Side and back panels of perforated hardboard are added for tool storage. Tool chest and small drawer cabinets are placed on the shelves for additional storage. Gooseneck lamp and duplex outlet are mounted on the cart for light and power. Sketch and dimensions for a 60" long bench that is built from both 7/8" and 1-1/8" stock, set at right angles for the top, to make a very sturdy unit. Roll around automobile tune-up bench is built of bolt-together angle iron, some pegboard for the back, and hardboard for the shelves. Old-world workbenches, the "ultimate" shop tool. A review of those fancy imported workbenches which do many things for the serious woodworker, plus a design for building your own sturdy wooden bench incorporating many of the best features. Lazy-susan worktable is built from a wooden stool, a length of pipe, a circular top, and the tail-stop from a pipe clamp. The pipe is passed through the stool seat and fastened to the circular top. Top rotates and adjusts up and down. Master craftsman's workbench with built-in pegboard tool storage rack, Built from 2x4s with 4x4 legs. Top is covered with oak flooring. Features built-in vise and storage. Smaller version suitable for a child is also shown. Three mobile automobile service "islands" (roll around tool carts) you can build for under $100. Build a classic European style workbench. Features a built-in tail vise, front vise, dog-holes, heavy maple construction, etc. Est. cost: $400. Pattern for a lightweight, portable workbench made from plywood and a wooden door. Top measures 24"x60". Quick workbench cleanup. A tilt-out bin, lined with a paper sack, speeds the cleanup of a workbench. Build PM's garage workbench which is designed specifically for auto work. Features sturdy wood construction, an aluminum top to repel oil and metal storage drawers. Top measures 32"x88". Build the master craftsman's woodworking center. Two cabinets (a portable tool center and deluxe assembly bench) can turn your workshop into a dream shop. Built from white ash and plywood. Compact, customized workbench you can build. Combine steel legs with a butcher block top, hardboard sides and sliding doors. Modular workbench has swing-over top and two-position drop leaf. It can be used either in compact or extended form, depending on the size of your job. Basic size is 24" wide, 24" deep, 33" tall. Includes a storage drawer, storage cabinet and pegboard tool holder. Build a flat, stable workbench for your shop. Designed around a torsion-box top, it will rival the best traditional benches for flatness and strength. Overall dimensions: 32" wide, 34" high, 84" long. Utility workbench (30"x60"x34" high) is built from 2x4s, plywood, and hardboard. Build an elegant European-style woodworking bench which features a laminated top, tail vise, shoulder vise, and bench dog holes. Overall dimensions: 34"x87"x36" high. Bonus workbench. Sturdy bench is equipped with drawers, cabinets and tilt-out compartments to store tools and supplies. Overall dimensions: 28"x58"x35" tall. Simple bench features a long top. Work center for portable power tools. Under-bench storage drawers roll on wheels. Four way workbench features sturdy work top, slide-out scrap bin, roll-around glue and saw bench, and fold-away wood lathe. Lock-up workbench protects your tools. Living room workbench looks like decorative cabinet when not in use. Uses plastic enclosures to control sawdust when being used. Built of plywood. Closed cabinet measures 25"x36"x36". Fold-away workbench for a garage. Plywood and 2x4 construction. Est. cost: $10. Power-tool workbench. Built mostly from 3/4" plywood, this bench features locking cabinets and five working heights for stand-up or sit-down working. Workbench with slatted top allows debris to fall through bench top into a recepticle. A 2x4x6-ft. high storage cabinet on casters with adjustable shelves. Unit opens and divides in two to support a workbench between them. Useful for a small house or apartment. Three-part workbench features (1) radial saw stand, (2) power tools storage cabinet and (3) chest for hand tools with 7 color-coded drawers. Built mostly of plywood. Your pick of two plywood work centers. (1) Two floor-to-ceiling storage shelf units are hinged to fold flat against the wall. When swung out, a workbench hinged on the wall between them drops down to form a U-shaped work area. Can be installed in a garage where space is at a premium. (2) An 8-ft. long bench features four roll-out bins underneath. Each bin can be equipped with shelves or compartments for tool storage. Also features an open storage cabinet which mounts on wall over bench. Fold-down, wall-hung workbench complete with full-width vise. Winning design in 6th annual plywood design competition. Rolling workbench (assembly bench) is designed to fit around a chest-style freezer when the freezer is not open. Combination tool chest and workbench for the "driveway mechanic" folds up and telescopes into a handy 2-wheel cart you can roll into the garage when finished. Made from 1.5 sheets of plywood. Organize your garage with waferboard. Build storage cabinets, shelves and a workbench from waferboard. You can even panel your garage walls with this inexpensive material. Build the "ultimate" workbench. Two units with 28"x60" maple tops are designed to flank a radial arm or bench saw. Features include casters, portable tool caddy, slide-through drawers, built-in shop vac, two vises, etc. Three workbenches which look like furniture when not in use. (1) Oak sideboard (59"x23"x32" tall). (2) Contemporary secretary-style unit (33"x33"x44" tall). (3) Beginner's bench with lockable casters (36"x24"x30" tall). All units feature a lot of storage space in drawers and cupboards. Built mostly of plywood. New concept workbench. A review of the Craftsman "ShopBench-1" pre-built bench-in-a-box. Bulletproof bench. A workbench that combines the best of European and patternmakers' benches. It has a row of dog holes in the thick maple top, a tail vise on one end and a patternmaker's vise on the front. A cabinet with four drawers and a two-door cupboard is mounted beneath the bench. School-shop style of woodworking bench features a 28"x56" top with a tool tray and 10 large storage drawers in the front. Reprinted from a post-World War II issue of The Deltagram. Build a workbench with a slotted angle iron frame and wooden top. Includes a storage shelf above the bench. Sturdy, easy-to-build bench will last for years. Traditional-style workbench features a knock-down base and optional vises. The 25"x62" top is fabricated of wooden strips attached to a plywood back. It can also be made of hardboard to allow for easy replacement. Heavy-duty workbench is built from medium-density fiberboard and Douglas Fir. Features bench dog holes, vise, and an enclosed storage cabinet in the base. Overall dimensions: 36"Hx60"Wx24"D. Project assembly table has a work surface that adjusts in height from 21" to 30" off the floor. Wings (11"x 35") on each side almost double the 35" square top. A 35" square storage shelf is mounted just above the castered feet. Small workbench (24"x30") with two vises. The two parts of the bench top double as a front vise. The end vise is a long vertical arm that pivots on a stretcher and moves the clamp head toward the fixed top. The top includes holes for bench dogs. Four drawers and a two-door storage compartment are in a removable box beneath the worktop. Utility workbench incorporates a metal-covered top, storage drawers, and inexpensive construction. Overall dimensions: 68"x27"x34" tall). One workhorse of a workbench. This heavy-duty, versatile model features a pair of vises, knock-down construction, and a choice of two tops. Overall dimensions: 20"x44"x33" tall. Modular workbench group. Includes a drawer bridge and roll-around cabinet, scrap bin/storage drawer unit, multi-tool storage unit, wall-hung tool-storage rack, and workbench top (26"x76") supported by two cabinets featuring 13 drawers of various depths and an open cabinet with 4 adjustable shelves. Workbench is equipped with end vise, tool tray, bench dogs, and a sturdy base. Top measures 52"x25". Est. cost: $50. Attach a small, sturdy table to the support posts (lally posts) often found in basement workshops. Table is built from laminated 2x4s. Labor-of-love workbench. Keep the base simple or add drawers and doors. Features a large 30"x60" worktop, a bench-dog-and-vise system and a board jack. Workhorse of a workbench. Sturdy base is built from straight-grained pine 2x10s using mortise-and-tenon joinery. The bench top (30"x60") is built from laminated maple and includes bench dogs and a bench vise. Drop-leaf mobile workbench for a garage workshop is both sturdy and loaded with storage compartments. The open top measures 58"x36". Wall-mounted plywood worktable folds down against the wall when not in use. How to flatten an uneven workbench top using a router and simple jig. Woodworking benches. A buyer's guide and user test of nine traditional cabinetmaker's workbenches priced from $170 to $1350. Space-saving workbench. Wall-hung bench (88"x21") features a knee-hole center section flanked by two roll-around tool storage cabinets. Fold-down bench top built from a solid-core exterior door is attached to the wall on one end and has hinged legs on the opposite end. Full-service workbench. Part 1. How to build the laminated bench top and two end cabinets, one with six drawers and a second one with two drawers and an open section that includes a pivot-jaw vise that mounts on the bottom side of the bench top. Sturdy worktable (24"x48") with a melamine-covered top is supported by two sawhorses and stores away when not needed. Dust-defying side-draft workbench. A powerful airflow conquers dust at the source. Sanding dust is captured using a blower installed in one-half of the base unit of this sturdy workbench. One-day workbench is constructed from particleboard. The base uses slot-together panels, but is very rigid when assembled. Can be built as a corner or straight bench. Shop cart rolls around on casters, has 8 storage drawers, 3 storage compartments and a built-in work support for use when cutting long stock on a table saw. Built mostly of plywood. A classic bench. A woodworker's basic tool. SPECIAL ISSUE gives complete instructions for making a sturdy bench which includes adjustable bench dogs, front vise, tool tray and holder, optional under-bench storage cabinet, etc. Overall dimensions: 30" deep, 65" long, 34" high. Working surface: 18" deep x 65" long. Simple joint for joining stretchers to legs on tool stands and benches made from 2x4's. Uses a long bolt, nut, and half-circle wood plug. Sturdy workbench has a base made from 2x4's and a solid-core door (30"x80") for a top. Three drawers and a bottom shelf provide storage. Classic workbench. Solid laminated top (62"x23"x3.5" thick) features a vise and bench dog holes. It is supported by an enclosed base with a large storage drawer and two pull-out tool trays. Tip shows how to make an assembly table with hinged legs so the height can be adjusted. Tip: Make interchangeable tops for your workbench from plywood and surface them as appropriate for the job. Use magnetic catches to keep the top securely attached. Movable workbench (30"x96") features several pegboard tool panels in the base which pull out and pivot to access the tools. Tip on making a removable, floor-mounted pedestal work table that allows 360-degree access. Tip on adding casters to move a heavy workbench. The casters can be raised or lowered using a wrench. A sturdy workbench features a frame made of 4x4 stock, a laminated top made from 2x3 stock, three leg vises, and bench dog holes. Est. cost: $150. Workbench, built in a weekend, is made using only a few simple tools and common material (plywood and pine construction lumber). Top, ends and center of base are built as torsion boxes to resist twisting and racking. Top includes a tool tray, dog block and tail vise. Sizing sawing board arrangement for the Unitop, a bench top designed to be fitted to a desk top for use as a small workbench. Build your own workbench out of wood, plus several accessories, including a bench hook, miter box, shooting board, and cradle. Making miniature tools. Part 2. Construction of a miniature workbench and toolbox. Includes information on constructing a full-size version of the bench. Woodworker's bench made from European beech. Features sturdy construction, two vices, and tool trough. Top measures 60"x21". Bench stands 34" tall. Blocks of wood, attached with hinges to the bottom of workbench legs, allow the bench to be used at two different heights. Sturdy workbench features sloped back legs (for extra stability) and a large, removable tool-well. Top measures 72"x32" with tool-well and 72"x16" without. Workbench of the future. Five winning designs are illustrated. Many of the ideas could be incorporated into your own bench. Sturdy woodworking bench features built-in storage drawers and cabinets. Overall dimensions: 1680mm long, 770mm wide, 900mm tall (66"x30"x35"). Tip: Use a turnbuckle and wire (or chain) to anchor a workbench or tool stand securely to the floor. A portable yet sturdy workbench. The frame is hinged to fold flat and the bench top folds down to about half size. Features a center-mounted vise and a large storage shelf. Overall dimensions (open): 1440mmx806mmx805mm tall (57"x32"x32"). Overall dimensions (closed): 1440mmx384mmx805mm tall (57"x15"x32"). Workbench. Part 1. Approaching the bench. Design considerations for one of the most overlooked tools. Includes suggested dimensions and joinery for a sturdy woodworking bench equipped with an end vise, bench dogs, and quick-action vise. Workbench. Part 2. Building the bench. Design considerations and construction details that determine the strength and usefulness of the bench. A large temporary work surface consists of 4 joist brackets (attached to opposite walls), two long joists, and a 4x8-ft. piece of panel stock. Workbench wisdom. Vise, work surface, dimensions, tool well, peg post, and other items to consider when selecting or building a "genuine" workbench. Truing up (flattening) the top of a workbench using a router and a simple jig. Build a sturdy workbench from 2x6s, 2x4s and plywood. Top measures 72"x28". Includes suggestions on hand tools for the beginning woodworker. Cabinetmaker's workbench. European-style bench made of maple and capable of holding an 80" board between bench dogs. Features 2 vises, 9 drawers, and a tool trough. Top is 24"x75". Estimated cost: $300. Model maker's workbench. Top measures 50"x24" with a full length tool tray and a vise. Beneath the bench is a 7 drawer storage cabinet (17" wide). Built from solid maple and plywood. The beginning woodworker. Building a basic workbench. Top measures 25"x60". Built mostly from 2x4's. Fold-up workbench bolts to the wall. The front legs and the bench top fold back against the wall when not in use. Top measures 54"x24". Shop workstation. A roll-around work table with a 36"x36" top includes a tool-storage shelf in the base. Unit stands 30" tall. Sturdy workbench is built from plywood with 4x4 legs. All corners are reinforced with plywood gussets. Top measures 24"x60". Est. cost: $60. Tip on making workbenches and outfeed tables from solid-core and hollow-core doors. Sturdy workbench (60"x24") consists of a purchased butcher-block top equipped with square legs and outfitted with low-cost vises and homemade bench dogs. Precision workbench is built from 2 sheets of MDF using torsion box construction. Overall dimensions: 24"x48"x34" tall. Est. cost: $30. Tip on routing a groove near the edge of a workbench to keep small tools and parts from rolling off onto the floor. Easy-build first workbench (23"x54") and five accessories (end stop, holdfasts, bench hook, shooting board, and miter donkey). Small workbench (15"x28"x35" high) is constructed from hardwood. It includes holes for bench dogs, a hold-down clamp and a woodworking vise. The design and components of a woodworker's bench. Part 1. The bench vise. Two patternmaker's vises, three basic models of the conventional woodworker's vise and a Veritas twin-screw vise are reviewed. Build a classic maple workbench that will stand the test of time. Features include a full-width tail vise, two rows of bench dog holes the full length of the bench, storage cabinet in the base, and massive legs. Overall dimensions: 64"x30"x36" tall. Advice on selecting and using a workbench and the associated vises. Desk/workbench combination. Workbench that folds up into an attractive cabinet suitable for even a living room. Early American workbench with doors hinged to open out. Modern workbench with pull-out electronics bench and catch-tray. Small workbench is designed to be attractive enough to be considered furniture. Workbench for model builders includes knee-hole desk, storage for long lengths of stock in bins at the back, and a tool backboard. How to build a "traditional" workbench with a 2x4 frame and plywood skin. Bench has seven drawers and two cabinets. Unit is 26" deep, 96" long and 50" high. Handtool workbench is 30"x60" with two drawers and a shelf in the base, a pegboard back, and two upper cabinets. A garage worktable and storage unit you can build. Cabinet door drops down to form a worktable. Table legs fold up against the front of the door when not in use. How to build a rugged workbench that can be quickly disassembled. Legs are 4x4s, 36" long. Stretchers and braces are 2x4s. The top is a double thickness of particle board. Bench top is 48"x96" with a backstop. Est. cost: $30. Shop worktable is wired for power. A 4x8-ft. worktable has an electrical receptical on all 4 sides. Legs and aprons are made from 2x4 stock. Top is hardboard over plywood. Organize your shop with this mobile work center. Requires only 30"x36" of floor space when closed. Opens up to reveal a 30"x48" workbench, over-the-bench handtool cabinet, large storage drawers, built-in drawing table, etc. Unit stands 63" tall. Rollaround workbench is portable shop. Includes 6 storage drawers and large shelves for portable tools. Built mostly of plywood. Top measures 21"x45". Unit is 36" tall. Heavy duty workbench assembled from stock lumber. Top measures 32"x72". Includes 4 large storage drawers. Update your old workbench by adding a new top made from laminated oak strips. Accessories include bench dogs, built-in vise, tool well, and storage drawers. Handy mobile shop cart has storage and workspace. Metal framework is equipped with drawers, shelves and tops as needed. Heavy duty workbench is made of construction grade lumber, plywood and hardboard. Features up to 14 storage drawers in the base. Top is built from 2x6's. Build this classic European-style workbench. Top measures 75"x24" and includes two rows of "dog holes", side vise, end vise, and tool tray. Sturdy, general-purpose cabinet-type workbench is an ideal bench for a lathe. Top measures 61"x20". There are 8 storage drawers and a large center cabinet with a pullout storage shelf. Constructed mostly of plywood. All-purpose workbench. A 2x4-frame bench has sacrificial strips so you can cut and assemble projects without damage to the framework. Rolls around on casters and features storage for lumber and paneling. Unit shown measures 4x8-ft., but can be downsized. Tip on covering your workbench top with hardboard. Advantages to using 1/2" thick plate aluminum as a surface for woodworking assembly. Wall-mounted folding workbench protruds less than 2" when folded up against the wall. Requires a wall with exposed studs (such as an unfinished garage). Cabinetmaker's workbench. A contemporary variation of the traditional workbench with front vise, square and round bench dogs, a bench stop, and support for holding large work pieces. Portable workbench (26"x60"x34" high) includes a vise and lower shelf. The work surface is medium-density fiberboard. Half-lap joints, bolts, and T-nuts facilitate easy disassembly while preserving rigidity. Handyman's bench (36"x30"x72"). Top is constructed of medium-density fiberboard. There are two drawers just below the top, a lower half-shelf and a raised back with a narrow shelf for part bins. | |||||||||
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