Showing 21 through 40 out of 43 articles containing "workbench"
Auxiliary Vise
… details and materials, this handy vise is a rugged companion to your workbench. A heavy-duty workbench sits at the center of most workshops. Equipped with stout face…seem redundant, considering the large vises already 34 • Woodsmith / No. 233 on a workbench. However, this vise offers some great benefits. First, the vise raises a workpiece to…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 233
October 2017
A Classic Bench
… was sent out we received our first request for a workbench plan. And the requests have poured in ever since. The workbench plan shown here has been on the drawing board … been that everyone here at Woodsmith has a different idea about what he w ants in a workbench: Should it have a solid or plywood top? Should there be a tool tray? What kinds …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 50
April 1987
Tips & Techniques
…SV^ V^-" V^ Va" DOWEL, 51/2" LONG ■^^*T)F ^-"V ROUTER TABLE/WORKBENCH I've found yet anotlier use for my Woodsmith router (able: I use it as a workbench to temporarily hold benchtop tools like…to its plywood base. To mount the tool to the router table "workbench," remove the fence and fasten the plywood base GLUE BRUSH Here's a …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 66
December 1989
Reader's Jig
…'S JIG CLAMPING STATION Using this clamping station to glue up panels frees up valuable workbench space, and swings out of the way when your done. T here are a couple of challenges when gluing up a large panel. It takes up a lot of space on the workbench and the panel is difficult to handle after you’ve clamped it together. So when…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 103
February 1996
Tips & Techniques
…, Texas 1 a. Portable Workbench Storage I use a portable workbench because it’s easy to fold up and move around. But it seems like whenever I’m using the workbench on a project around the … Weber Canon City, Colorado 1 A shallow box > attached to the bottom of a portable workbench provides a handy place to store some of the tools you’ll need…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 110
April 1997
Tips & Techniques
… Lambirth David Kreyling Dirk Ver Steeg Harlan V. Clark Peter J. Larson Dave Kallemyn Allan Ruhnke Workbench Corner Hook In my shop, I like to use a bench hook that mounts over the…use it. To get more stability, I made a hook that fits over the corner of the workbench. Building it is simple. Start by cutting a 45° angle along one corner of a square…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 155
October 2004
Tips & Techniques
…help. So I came up with an adjustable stop that I mounted to one end of my workbench to solve this problem (see photo at right). First, I cut a 4"-wide piece of 1/2 " plywood to match the width of my workbench top. Then I cut a pair of vertical slots in the stop to hold a couple of …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 157
February 2005
Tips & Techniques
… as my full-size workbench. My answer is the small workbench in the photo at right. Since it needs to take the same abuse that my shop workbench does, I made it … to clamp doors or plywood to the bench. Now, this workbench has all the strength and practicality of my shop workbench in a sturdy, yet conveniently portable package. Mark Holmes Hampton,…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 163
February 2006
Q & A
…’s no single that you aren’t straining answer to that ques- after a few hours. tion, but workbenches So, how do you find generally range in height the right bench height? from about 32" to 36". The If you don’t already have trick is finding the right a workbench to use as a height for you. reference, you can set up For example, if you…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 170
April 2007
Tips & Techniques
…stop in position Woodsmith No. 179 Workbench Shelf Brackets I never really liked the idea of having a tool well on the top of my workbench. I just didn’t want to lose the… I use them to weigh down small glueups and support odd-shaped pieces on the workbench. They also make great armrests for carving. To make one, fill a large resealable …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 179
October 2008
Small Tool Storage
…These handy, shop-made tool racks and pegboard solutions will keep the clutter off your workbench. 1 Wall-Mounted Magnetic Strip on the number of tools you want to store on the…around the insulating foam will keep it stable. The box can be stored on the workbench or mounted to pegboard. To store the knives, just push the blades into the insulating…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 174
December 2007
Tips & Techniques
… (main photo). Don Radke Snowflake, Arizona Simple Workbench Hold-Downs Clamps and hold-downs that fit in the dog holes of a workbench are great shop helpers. They come in handy … simply remove this jaw, stick the clamp bar down through the dog hole of my workbench, and then reattach the jaw on the underside of the benchtop. Now I have a simple, …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 204
December 2012
Versatile Add-On Bench
…to a more comfortable level. At first glance, the bench you see here looks like a workbench model or a toy. But nothing is further from the truth. The reason for …up with a more comfortable shop setup. In some ways, it’s inspired by my fullsize workbench. It features solid construction and offers a range of options to secure workpieces. The photos…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 220
August 2015
Tips & Techniques
…on vise #/16 3!/8 NOTE: Jaws are made from #/4" plywood &/8 QUICK TIPS Double-sided tape Workbench Power. Willie Elizardo of Zeeland, Michigan, was having problems with the power strip on…up to the level of the miter saw table. They’re attached to the workbench with screws. The other parts consist of clamp assemblies that hold the workpiece …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 221
October 2015
5 Plywood Shop Projects
…the workbench and wall-mounted tool shelf. (The remaining projects will be covered in the next issue.) The workbench tends to be the center of any shop and this plywood workbench…tool rack. The ribs and top of the workbench also received lacquer. This helps add some protection and makes cleaning up the workbench top easy. After the paint and lacquer…Read More
