My Workbench
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I have finished my workbench! 😀
It’s a hybrid of the old YouTube version and this latest version, tailored to the lumber I could get. I rabbeted in the tool well board, for strength, as I wanted the well as deep as possible so I could lay a plane on its side and still use the full depth of the bench.
It’s all made from recycled 2x4s from OWR in Abingdon.
The vise is an old quick-release Record 53 I got on ebay, which is excellent.
Next step is to put a shelf on the lower rails, and then I’m going to fit a Veritas inset vise and dog holes.
It was great fun. A LOT of work, but great fun. 😀
Darren.
Looks fantastic! I wish we had a wood recycling place near where I live, but nothing that I’ve found.
very nice! mine is not as wide as yours, it’s the version from his book working wood 1 & 2, but it’s standing up well after just over a year of abuse, you will love using the bench.
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Where do you live? There are reclaimed wood databases online.[/quote]Worcestershire I am based – would be keen to know if there IS anything close-ish as I’m all for recycling perfectly useable materials.
Worcestershire I am based
Here’s what I found with a quick search on google maps:
That doesn’t show at least 4 places in the Birmingham- Bromwich areas.
Here in the Pacific NW that’s like going to the grocery store.
But I’ll admit it’s not like the 6 places within 5 miles of my house. I live in timber heaven.
Your bench looks wonderful! I hope mine turns out as great yours.
Beautiful job! Lots to be proud of there.
My version of a Paul Sellers workbench, made from Radiata Pine (standard construction timber here in Oz). As you can see the legs are at a 10 degree angle. Why you ask, cause I like the look and that’s about the only reason. There are no wedges as I’m thinking between the preset angle of the legs, gravity and mass I wont need them, however I did leave room to add them if my theory is rubbish, lol.
The top is 6’x3′ or 1800 x 900mm, mainly because I do everything on my bench including metal work (with a cover now) so one size has to do all and of coarse no well. I use a carrying tote for many of my tools so I just plonk it on the bench (make use of the depth.) The top is still two piece like Pauls, I just put the well flush with the top and glued the apron to the well piece.
Great project, flattening laminations was fun? a bit like chewing your own leg off 😉Cheers
Very nice workbenches indeed. Enjoy it! 🙂
@jcat
Thanks for the idea of the angled legs. Due to space restrictions in the cellar, the size of my workbench is limited to 2′ x 4′. Those 10° angled legs will add a lot of longitudinal stability.E.
Thanks @eckyh for the comment, Yeah I can report that the bench is solid as a rock, equal to Pauls solid demonstration in the workbench videos. I’m very happy, we’ll see how it goes over time.
Cheers and luck to all
jcat
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone.
I’ve been using the bench solidly for a few months now and I have to say it’s been great.
The centre well is fantastic, I’m glad I built it that way. It’s quite deep, so I can put a lot of tools in there and still work as if I had a clear bench.
I’ve had some challenges with the wedges not dropping on their own, but someone on the forums has given me some great tips on how to address that so I think I can address the problems.
I have built the shelf for my sharpening kit (as Paul did), and that works very well. I have yet to install the inset vice, but that is on the list for the next month, as is a drawer.
Cheers
Darren.
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