My First WorkBench Dimensions

1309 Views 4 Replies 5 Participants Last post by DesertRatTom, Nov 11, 2020

phaze3131

Discussion Starter · Nov 10, 2020

If you are reading this, then in fact you are a more experienced woodworker than I am.

Wondering what you guys think of the dimensions of my first workbench? This is looking at it from the front.

There will be an end vise and also a front vise. I will be using Douglas Fir for the materials.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and taking the time

See less See more

Save

1 - 5 of 5 Posts

Semipro

· #2 · Nov 11, 2020

phaze3131 said:
If you are reading this, then in fact you are a more experienced woodworker than I am.

Wondering what you guys think of the dimensions of my first workbench? This is looking at it from the front.

There will be an end vise and also a front vise. I will be using Douglas Fir for the materials.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and taking the time

View attachment 396279

Work bench has to be designed for you
I do not see the height of the bench make sure it the right height for you also one thing I would change if you are not going to put wheels on it, raise the bottom shelf so you can Easily sweep under it
John

Save

MT Stringer

· #3 · Nov 11, 2020 (Edited)

Is this going to be a traditional wood working bench? How deep? Sorry but I can't offer any advice. I have never had or used one. My bench is based on the Ron Paulk design. It is full of dog holes that provide almost unlimited clamping positions. I was building cabinets, so it is 36 x 60 inches. Drawers extend through the bench providing a lot of storage for clamps, and more clamps! My bench uses this variation for the drawers. They are not on slides, just boards waxed. And they slide through so stuff can be accessed from either side.

I will try to find my original post on here and add a link to it. A grizzly table saw sits at one end so it is an outfeed table/work table/ assembly table. i have been very satisfied with it. Unfortunately it currently is supporting 2 3d printers.

But I am slowly getting back into the sawdust slinging mode.
Here is the link to Earl's video.

Good luck with your build.
Mike

EDIT: I found my original post. Here is some light reading for you (with lots of pictures)!

Work Bench Make-over

Well, I have finished building the cabinets for my BIL, and a few projects around our house so now is the time to rebuild my work bench. As some of you know, I am in a one car garage which has a lot of stuff in it. :frown: Not much working space, but I seem to manage some how. So here is my...

www.routerforums.com

See less See more

Save

MYB506

· #4 · Nov 11, 2020

I think a wood bench design is somewhat of a personal matter. It depends on how much space you have and how you are going to use it. When I built my bench, one of the best things I did was to make sure it was the same height as the adjacent cabinets and my table saw that surround the bench. This way I can use the bench to support long boards as infeed support at the saw and if I’m assembling a large piece that overhangs the bench I can support it on the counters that are on one side and one end of the bench.

Save

Reactions: 2

DesertRatTom

· #5 · Nov 11, 2020

It's not very long for a workbench, unless you don't have room. My space is a bit limited, so mine is 60 inches long, which is just adequate. I also made a hinged top that allows me to add 20 extra inches to the width of the bench. It folds down and is supported by a couple of legs with leveling screws on the bottom. Be sure to set the height to match your table saw a and other tools. That really helps support long pieces during your cut.

See less See more

Save

Reactions: 2

1 - 5 of 5 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Work Bench Make-over

Top Contributors this Month