Lets see your workbench

[jeffmoss26]

Yellowbullet.
Zim

Never posted there

 

[IMC]

And with vise added

beautiful set up! Can I ask you what kind of overhead light that is? I was thinking of something similar - always liked toolbox hutches but I don't need a locking door for my garage

 

[NealinCA]

beautiful set up! Can I ask you what kind of overhead light that is? I was thinking of something similar - always liked toolbox hutches but I don't need a locking door for my garage

It's a fabricated sheet metal box that I made up and painted red to match, with an under cabinet LED 40" strip light mounted. I had the shop that made the SS counter top make the brushed SS trim piece for the front of the light box.

40-inch Nickel Selectable LED Under Cabinet Light

40-inch Nickel Selectable LED Under Cabinet Light Selectable color temperature (2700K, 3000K, 4000K) Full range dimming

greenlightingwholesale.com

 

[Just Puttering]

Here is mine in my small basement workshop.



I made it out of 2x6 lumber ripped down to 4.5" and then laminated, filled, and painted.



Short stretchers are a laminated tenon joint. Long stretchers are through bolted. Bolt heads & oversized washers are countersunk into legs so they can't be seen from the front. Top is two layers of 1" fir ply laminated together, with a layer of tempered hardboard. After 6 years, it is still super sturdy and with the 40lb vintage Record # 53 Vise, it weighs close to 400 lbs.

 

[zimman]

Never posted there

Okay sorry Jeff. Mistaken identity.
Zim

 

[IMC]

It's a fabricated sheet metal box that I made up and painted red to match, with an under cabinet LED 40" strip light mounted. I had the shop that made the SS counter top make the brushed SS trim piece for the front of the light box.

40-inch Nickel Selectable LED Under Cabinet Light

40-inch Nickel Selectable LED Under Cabinet Light Selectable color temperature (2700K, 3000K, 4000K) Full range dimming

greenlightingwholesale.com

its amazing! Perfect match to the whole set up. SS trim is a great touch

 

[iagsxr]

Here is mine in my small basement workshop.



I made it out of 2x6 lumber ripped down to 4.5" and then laminated, filled, and painted.



Short stretchers are a laminated tenon joint. Long stretchers are through bolted. Bolt heads & oversized washers are countersunk into legs so they can't be seen from the front. Top is two layers of 1" fir ply laminated together, with a layer of tempered hardboard. After 6 years, it is still super sturdy and with the 40lb vintage Record # 53 Vise, it weighs close to 400 lbs.

That's awesome.

I feel like I've built some heavy wooden benches, but that's next level.

 

[JustVicingIt]

A little interlude before other restos.

I made this laminated douglas fir bench very poorly awhile back. Poorly cut mortise and tenons etc. It was going to be a tall bench in the workshop but needs changed so I moved it outside and planned on throwing it away as a misguided first attempt.

But, over the last few weeks, the top was sitting on some sawhorses and it became a nice little outdoor bench for layout during cutting of things, so I repurposed the original struts and legs and beefed them up with dowels and added some casters so it can be moved a bit.

It'll stay outside and be a nice place to do some exterior projects. Glad I didn't abandon it fully as I took all that time gluing it up etc.



She ain't pretty but she's hefty and will take a beating nicely.

 

[JustVicingIt]

I've been considering a woodworkers workbench build with a leg vise, and tail vise combo. Looking at a split top design as the top.

A recent tool pick-up lead me to these laminated maple pieces for free along with the tool.

They were left over fabricated slabs from a floating staircase build and seeing as laminated maple makes for a very solid workbench build, I took them in hopes to be able to use them for that.

There were 3 smaller pieces which would've been steps, pictured below:



As you can see, after running one through my planer, they are nicely laminated and quite thick. About 3 inches before planing

They have som prefab cuts on the underside to accomodate the metal treads they would've attached to for support. My thought was to get four legs out of them, probably by cutting the end off where the have a deeper angle cut, planing to flat with the underside recess removed then use the remaing pieces to cut in a way to get three legs and laminate the offcuts into a fourth.

The larger piece is fairly substantial:



and quite heavy at 6ft x 2.5ft and again about 3inch thick. It was a leftover piece from the install that would've been a landing.

Unfortunately, the person I got it from, tried to cut through it as they wanted to trash it and that would've made it easier to dispose of.



Weirdly enough, they didn't do a full cut, so one side is still solidly attached. Enough so that transporting it hasn't snapped it fully.



My plan is to make a clean cut where they started, insert and glue a maple strip/shim to bring it back whole, then cut it lengthwise to get the two benchtop halves. At that point, going to go for a modified Benchcraft Roubo build with their hardware kit. Should be a fun project overall.

The only concern I'd have is that the top having that cut and repair might be a weak point but we'll see I guess. Might have to add some bow ties as well to lock the repair in better.

 

[Jgaz]

@JustVicingIt that is some beautiful “scrap”! Such a shame someone tried to cut it.

I had a similar experience making a table top for a friends basement.
This table was made from two sections of an old shuffel board game table you might find in an old Detroit bar.

I ripped a couple of clean edges and glued the two sections together.

Similar fasteners to these were used to strengthen the joint.

10 PCS Dolenor Countertop Joint Connectors,Counter Top Fasteners Bolt,Butcher Block Fasteners Draw Bolts,Miter Bolts Connector Hardware for Bed Frame|Furniture|Table: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

10 PCS Dolenor Countertop Joint Connectors,Counter Top Fasteners Bolt,Butcher Block Fasteners Draw Bolts,Miter Bolts Connector Hardware for Bed Frame|Furniture|Table: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

This table top (I didn’t make the legs) has held up for 10+ years in a basement in Michigan

 

[JustVicingIt]

That's very nice. Yeah, it's amazing they tried to demolish it.

When I said was going to use it for a workbench top, the guy seemed confused why I would do that lol. Weird as I bought a tablesaw from him and he had done woodworking and even self-installed the stairs these were leftover from.

Based on material alone the guy must've paid at least $600-$700 for it but probably more as I looked up the smaller treads and found similar pre-fabbed pieces for like $200 bucks for each individual tread.

Ah well, my gain, lol.

 

[JustVicingIt]

Alright, started the refinishing process for my old Christiansen workbench I posted about earlier.

Took it all apart, and sanded and cleaned it. Not many photos of the process, but found this nice piece of birdseye maple as one of the cross struts for the legs. Bonus!

 

[Gangly]

We started moving everything out of the house garage and into the new building/shop.

My old work bench layout in the attached garage...

The new work bench layout in the detached garage/shop...

 

[97tj-neil]

 

[HogDude]

Do you have a build thread for the detached? It's looking really nice!

 

[FC Matt]

Ahhh …. I think we need to see more of this garage !


Thats a Beautiful Set up!

 

[Dig Doug]

That looks like a Great Fun Zone !

Very Sweet Man Cave !


Thank you for sharing

 

[Rst277]

I have been a vocal advocate of shop organization so at risk of seeming hypocritical have been reluctant to show my own shop. My shop is 16x24 so every available surface has been used. First picture is my main work bench with all the hand tools close by. Second picture is my welding bench which I was lucky enough to get from a shop that my buddy worked at for free. 3'x6' with a 1/2" top. Third picture is my woodworking bench. It has a 30" wing off the back and can be rolled out and made to be twice as large for assembly or glue ups. I use this bench the least so it does become a parking lot for new stuff, truck cooler, etc. Fourth picture is my tool boxes for less used tools, hardware and charging center.

 

[bigredcornhead]

Putting together a couple workbenches for myself in my shop, i have a 6 footer and am curious, would like to add a wood workers vise underneath on one side. I haven't picked one up at this point, how much room should i leave on the side to accommodate the vise? I assume this will depend on size of the actual vise, but general, is there a rule of thumb up to 10 inches will 6, 7, 8 suffice for bench mounting on the underside?

 

[tarmy]

This is my layout …

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Not big but big enough for my use.

It’s a machine base out of a factory I got cheap off a scrapper.

 

[Jgaz]

Putting together a couple workbenches for myself in my shop, i have a 6 footer and am curious, would like to add a wood workers vise underneath on one side. I haven't picked one up at this point, how much room should i leave on the side to accommodate the vise? I assume this will depend on size of the actual vise, but general, is there a rule of thumb up to 10 inches will 6, 7, 8 suffice for bench mounting on the underside?

I‘m not sure if this shows what you’re asking but here are some measurements of my old Wilton.
Vise jaws measures 10” across and opens at least a foot from iron face to face.


Underneath it appears I have 12” of space from the end of the bench top to the riser block I have installed under the bench top.


If I were you, since you’re starting from scratch, I would consider mortising the rear (fixed) jaw of the vise into the bench top. It’s easy to do if you plan for it as you build. Just cut a notch in the top and cover it with an apron on the edge of the bench.
You can see what I mean in the above picture.

I mortised mine after my bench was complete. IMO it was well worth the effort to be able to clamp a large piece in the vise and have it rest tight and flush against the bench apron.

 

[bigredcornhead]

Thanks the input darn it i already got the top completed gahhhh, wow didn't think the footprint would be that wide, is 12 inches typical or is that just a big *** Wilton lol.

 

[Jgaz]

Thanks the input darn it i already got the top completed gahhhh, wow didn't think the footprint would be that wide, is 12 inches typical or is that just a big *** Wilton lol.

I really don’t have much experience with other woodworking vises so I really can’t say.

I bought this Wilton about 40 years ago, at a garage sale, it was covered with gobs of fiberglass resin.
It was a pain to clean up but I child nt pass it up for $12.

Look at retailers like Grizzly, Woodcraft, Rockler, or Lee Valley. Sometimes you can down load a PDF of the instructions for a vise that they sell. This down load may give you dimensions.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Thanks the input darn it i already got the top completed gahhhh, wow didn't think the footprint would be that wide, is 12 inches typical or is that just a big *** Wilton lol.

My ancient Monkey Wards vise is about 8"wide, takes up maybe 6 inches below the top, and it's easily 12 inches under the bench. It sticks out about 4 inches from the edge.

 

[Beerhippie]

You shoulda' seen it before the big organization push!

 

[Just Puttering]

That looks like it will be well lit in a power failure.

 

[mngundog]

Not big but big enough for my use.

It’s a machine base out of a factory I got cheap off a scrapper.

This looks great, I think I'd try to fab that attachment piece to the underside of the table.

 

[Beerhippie]

That looks like it will be well lit in a power failure.

Damned summertime power failures! The last few we've had, it's been far too hot to even think of lighting of those up!

There are more out of the picture frame....

 

[larry4406]

You shoulda' seen it before the big organization push!

This your home shop or the one at the brewery?

 

[Tynee]

I have been a vocal advocate of shop organization so at risk of seeming hypocritical have been reluctant to show my own shop. My shop is 16x24 so every available surface has been used. First picture is my main work bench with all the hand tools close by. Second picture is my welding bench which I was lucky enough to get from a shop that my buddy worked at for free. 3'x6' with a 1/2" top. Third picture is my woodworking bench. It has a 30" wing off the back and can be rolled out and made to be twice as large for assembly or glue ups. I use this bench the least so it does become a parking lot for new stuff, truck cooler, etc. Fourth picture is my tool boxes for less used tools, hardware and charging center.

I think you've got a tidy space there. Interesting choice on the compressor placement.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

You shoulda' seen it before the big organization push!

Subtle but very effective lantern flex! You have some nice ones there!

 

[whateg01]

Subtle but very effective lantern flex! You have some nice ones there!

But did he get approval to "collect" them from you know who?

 

[Beerhippie]

This your home shop or the one at the brewery?

Brewery.

Subtle but very effective lantern flex! You have some nice ones there!

That ain't the half of them!



There are half again as many back at the Hipppie cabin.

But did he get approval to "collect" them from you know who?

All found "in the wild" by myself or a picker. All are fully restored by yours truly--a few repainted--and "ran when parked".

I just pulled down a half dozen that are dups for selling on.

 

[C.L S2000]

I think you've got a tidy space there. Interesting choice on the compressor placement.

easy to drain lol

 

[Rst277]

I think you've got a tidy space there. Interesting choice on the compressor placement.

The compressor took up too much floor space and it is easier to drain. I use it probably twice a month and I bought it almost 30 years ago used. I'm ready to get something much smaller but it will probably go in the same place....

 

[HogDude]

I have been a vocal advocate of shop organization so at risk of seeming hypocritical have been reluctant to show my own shop. My shop is 16x24 so every available surface has been used. First picture is my main work bench with all the hand tools close by. Second picture is my welding bench which I was lucky enough to get from a shop that my buddy worked at for free. 3'x6' with a 1/2" top. Third picture is my woodworking bench. It has a 30" wing off the back and can be rolled out and made to be twice as large for assembly or glue ups. I use this bench the least so it does become a parking lot for new stuff, truck cooler, etc. Fourth picture is my tool boxes for less used tools, hardware and charging center.

Dude, it's not **** but man is it functional. The wall mounted air compressor? Genius! I'm totally ripping off that one. Love the classic welder too. Very cool.

 

[Hohn]

I'm trying to organize the war zone I call my "shop area" in the 3rd car spot of the garage.
As such, no pics to show to protect the innocence of the accused, but I'm fabbing my welding cart presently and this is how I'm starting my "get organized" project.

 

[Rst277]

Dude, it's not **** but man is it functional. The wall mounted air compressor? Genius! I'm totally ripping off that one. Love the classic welder too. Very cool.

It is a working shop so all about function. I like the old Forney, I bought it from the original owner, he bought it in 1958! He still had the original book, the soldering iron and carbon arc torch - what a package deal. I have another old Forney up at the farm, guess I'm a collector.

 

[twistedstang]

This mornings cup of coffee. Pushed a pile of junk off to the side for the pic as I clean out the Huot upper box I picked up yesterday.