Recent content by dbowl79

The top worksurface is actually an "L" shape that conforms to the bump out on the wall (You can kinda see how if recesses towards the back corner 4"). The surface itself is 92" x 24", of which approx 20" in the recessed cavity is 28" deep. My plan is to mount the vise on the front-left corner...

Thanks Atch and you are correct in your first assumption. The 2 1/2" screws are used to secure the 3/4" plywood top to the 2"x4" base frame. I'll certainly take your specs and mount the vise with the 3/8" Lags into the 2/4 and I really like how you mentioned a "3/8" bolt for the third dog that...

Thanks Rewind! It was fun learning and better yet, gave me an excuse to get out of the house and test out the new miter saw! The hardest part (and perhaps most important) was getting 'er level so my guests don't spill their beers! I'm going to throw some Howard Feed-n-Wax on 'er and give it...

Newbie here and love the tips / advice on this thread! I stole some workbench build advice from the "tube" and slapped together the following workbench out of prime 2x4's and a 3/4" sanded birch ply top. After reading some of the other posts, I applied some Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) to the top...

Thanks guys! I appreciate the suggestion and guidance! I'm definitely going to go with an 8" cleat and knot that guy up like Stu suggested. :-)

Garage Ladder Hoist / Pulley System Advice! I recently purchased a Racor ladder lift to help store a 120" long stepladder (when closed) along my garage ceiling void that is 123" between the rear ceiling soffit and front garage wall. Needless to say, there's little room for play and the walls...