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Recommend a work bench?

  • 10-06-2021 9:24am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Hi all,


    Hopefully this year I'll have a shed and a workbench so I no longer have to pull my Black&Decker table and tools outside to do some chiselling and what not.



    Anyone recommend a work bench table that work fit easily in a 10x10 shed. Any recommended retailers?


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  • #2
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    why not build one?


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    mossym wrote: »
    why not build one?


    Hi Mossy.


    I was thinking that, but it would mean I have to spend a few weeks or months with my mobile rickety bench or some time. Maybe I need to take this as an opportunity to practice my skills.



    I'd be interested to see other's self-made work benches? How wood type did you use, and how long did it take you to make?


  • #4
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    can see that alright. it's the old dilemna, easiest way to build a bench is to have a bench to build it on. i'm planning my own build right now, and torn between a traditional bench or an MFT style bench. swaying towards the MFT right now as it think it would suit me better

    if i was looking to buy i think these look pretty decent, more expensive options on the site as well, no idea on how available they are
    https://www.thecarpentrystore.com/p/-sjobergs-1450-nordic-plus-bench-c_w-storage-unit/474087


  • #5
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,234 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    there is/was a place down waterford direction i think which was doing a 'build your own workbench' workshop. however, i suspect most parts would be pre-cut to squeeze the build into a weekend, so it might actually be an 'assemble your own workbench' workshop.


  • #6
    The Master
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,308 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Master


    I build this over the space of an afternoon

    3 x 17ft lengths of 2 x 4 and half a sheet of plywood

    Tools used - Mitre saw, Drill, Driver, clamps and a square
    Could easily be made with just a hand saw

    It's sturdy enough for my needs (I'm a Luthier - Guitar Maker)
    And now very heavy since I've filled the lower shelf with tools
    Added vices etc.
    Could easily be beefed up if needed

    555584.jpg


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  • #7
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    The Master wrote: »
    I build this over the space of an afternoon

    3 x 17ft lengths of 2 x 4 and half a sheet of plywood

    Tools used - Mitre saw, Drill, Driver, clamps and a square
    Could easily be made with just a hand saw

    It's sturdy enough for my needs (I'm a Luthier - Guitar Maker)
    And now very heavy since I've filled the lower shelf with tools
    Added vices etc.
    Could easily be beefed up if needed

    555584.jpg


    Nice bench and easily configurable for add-ons. Like buying a new car, a new, fancy, purchased workbench has the dilemma of not wanting to scratch it due to costs:pac:.


    I went to a woodworking session in Limerick Senior College and I got to build a neat lamp stand. Excellent sessions to correct bad habits that I developed overtime. I might look out for a similar session in the Waterford area.


    I do technically have a temporary bench: amazon.co.uk. This could be my base workbench to create something bigger. I just have to stop being lazy. Although that Nordic bench linked in this thread is tempting.



    Thank you all!


  • #8
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,234 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    check out paul sellers' series on making a workbench from laminated wood on youtube.


  • #9
    WoodHacker
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭WoodHacker


    you probably have more skills than me (just took to the carpentry during lockdown #1) but my guess is making one to suit yourself and the way you like to work in the space you have is the best idea. my own space is pretty small and I am on my 3rd rebuild of my bench mostly to make good use of the small space I have. version 3 will be a bit more mobile and hopefully have a space to mount a router.


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