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Classic Workbench
…with tools. When you combine the two, you end up with a "rock-solid" workbench capable of handling most any project. To hold these projects on the bench, there's… Full-Extension • (2) Ball Catches Drawer Slides No. 100 Woodsmith CASE The cabinet tor this workbench is a large wooden case that's built like a fine piece of furniture, The case…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 100
August 1995
Workbench Location
… choose has a lot do with the way you use your workbench. AGAINST THE WALL. For many woodworkers, a workbench serves as a “staging area” for setting out parts while using … some of the benefits of locating your workbench against a wall. FRONT & CENTER. On the other hand, some woodworkers see their workbenches as more than just shop furniture. It’s a…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 160
August 2005
Scissor-Lift Workbench
…downdraft sanding table Heavy-duty bench vise increases the versatility of the workbench Bumpers hold workbench bottom edge level with handle brackets when scissor lift is … casters Hydraulic lift makes raising and lowering the workbench a breeze { A magnetic tool holder along the edge of the workbench provides easy access to tools. { Holes …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 217
February 2015
Heavy-Duty Workbench
… hold a workpiece while routing, sanding, or planing. OPTIONAL STORAGE. As great as this workbench is to work on, you can make it even better by adding some … 1%/16" NOTE: Leave top edges of legs square 3!/2" !/2" 1" 4" !/2" 3" 5!/4" When it comes to building a workbench, the base has to meet two requirements. It needs to be strong. And …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 133
February 2001
Workbench Storage
…just a plywood box that’s sized to fit in the space beneath the top of the workbench. It’s divided up into compartments for the drawers and cupboard storage areas. The center …pegboard panels provide a convenient place to hang a few extra tools at the ends of the workbench. The best part is that there’s hardly anything to them. All you need to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 133
February 2001
Traditional Workbench
…’s the most indispensable “tool” in my shop. A good workbench has three attributes. First it’s sturdy enough to take …few pointers on selecting the right finish for your workbench, check out the article on page 46. a. Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagram A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X • • • • • Feet…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 173
October 2007
Choosing a Workbench Finish
… a Workbench Finish Selecting the proper finish for a project is always a challenge. And finishing a workbench is no exception. You might think that because a workbench spends its life in … great too. That’s why it’s my first choice for a workbench finish. (And it’s not just for workbenches — it works great on furniture projects as well.) You …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 173
October 2007
Workbench Storage Cabinet & Shelf
…workbench storage Cabinet & Shelf Get even more from your heirloom workbench by adding a cabinet that features a bank of drawers topped with a large, open shelf. The workbench… the cleats. Secure the workbench top (page 35) and the board jack (page 40) to complete your new, greatlooking workbench. W Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram A Case Top…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 200
April 2012
Workbench Companion Cart
… is the extra acreage supplied by the top. And there are two options: a workbench-like solid wood surface or a more basic rimmed top (lower inset). A pull-out …up to wear and tear better. It also allows you to employ some typical workbench CUTTING A RABBET 1 a. #/8 END VIEW H #/4 Dado blade recessed in auxiliary rip fence Table Saw Rabbets…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 249
June 2020
English Workbench
… Lage; Project Design: Dillon Baker Historically, mobile woodworking was the main function of this workbench. When done, the bench was dismantled and moved to the next job. You’ll…back legs, the short stretchers, and the pegs that tie them together to the workbench. DRAWBORE. Note that I didn’t mention glue and clamps. The main merit of drawbore …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 250
August 2020
Utility Workbench
… workholding possibilities. 44 • Woodsmith / No. 258 Written & Illustrated by: Erich Lage Weekend Workbench A new bench that’s heavy enough it can’t be pushed around, but doesn’t … FRONT SECTION VIEW S Q 1!/64 Rabbet on back edge of side 2#/8 Q Adding a storage CABINET With the workbench built and out of the way, you can focus on the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 258
December 2021
Just Right Workbench
…into reality. One example is that you should have the largest possible workbench. This chestnut is usually attached to plans for an island-sized bench.… the bottom rail b. #8 x 2½" Fh woodscrew 2¼ H ½ I BOTTOM VIEW Loads of STORAGE Open base workbenches promise flexible storage options with a big, clear space. That airy expanse invites clutter…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 267
June 2023
Portable Workbench
…" (2.75 Bd. Ft.) M M M M % % N N = B = W/// /// ////// //////// A _." ~— A .'---'.'. A c A G ''^C GRAIN DIRECTION No. 88 Woodsmith BASE ^ [ ., The base on this nfL-;-: "H ! portable workbench has to be strong and stable. Otherwise, you're not going to work on it…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 88
August 1993
Workbench Accessories
…WORKBENCH ACCESSORIES Even the sturdiest bench is nothing more than a fancy table if …. That’s where all the holes drilled through the top of the workbench come in. These holes accept accessories that keep your work where you… to use a machinist’s vise to hold them. The wood faces of the workbench and vise can be scarred if you nick them with a hack …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 133
February 2001
Heirloom Workbench
…be a more appropriate project for our 200th issue than a classic workbench. We’ve designed and built several workbenches over the years, some traditional and some more modern. …nut with washer installing the LEG VISE Up to this point, the traditional workbench bears a striking resemblance to a more modern design. That’s no surprise since the needs …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 200
April 2012
7 Workbench Add-Ons
… more when it comes to securing workpieces or tools to the workbench. Hold-down clamps for the workbench come in a lot of different sizes, styles, and prices. So … workpiece using a traditional holdfast, simply give it a firm whack with a hammer or mallet. workbench clamping needs, then these hold-downs and holdfasts are worth a closer look. Though…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 215
October 2014
Hobby Workbench
… place to work — a kind of getaway from the everyday. That’s just what the compact workbench shown here provides. Overall, it has a just-right feel to it. The benchtop has …. PRODUCTION MODE. There are four different sizes of drawers to build for the workbench. However, all the joinery (box joints, dadoes, and grooves) is identical. So you …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 219
June 2015
One-Hour Workshop
…Workbench Accessories Pivot pin These simple, shopbuilt devices help you get the most out of your workbench. Lock-down Short arm is used for thick stock Size bolt to fit workbench thickness The workbench…or left miters. 8 Miter Shooting Board Secure the machinist's vise to workbench in face vise Workpiece Fences support workpiece at 45° to …Read More
