I have always suffered with my outfeed as my workbench. MDF, etc. I have a good Record vise and a Griz end vise I can reuse.
So, going to build a heavy stable jointers bench of some sort. This will be a lifetime-bench. Built my share of 2 x 6 throw aways.
General woodworking, cabinet making and whatever trouble I get into.
I will have 360 degree access.
I will still have a large outfeed to use for assembly. (About 5 x 5) or larger including the saw top.
Leaning to the English pattern. Smart? But also thinking part of it needs a kneehole for sit-down work. Side or end?
What is the advantage of a leg vise? Deeper board?
Is a recessed tool tray really that handy?
Thinking about 24 x 60. Good size?
How thick to make bench hold-downs dogs work. I have only used pegs but never the "J" hold-downs.
Guessing hardwood for the top. Maple? Would a replaceable melamine top skin to be handy.
No longer need to be the same height as the saw. What is your favorite height?
Is just buying a segment of maple butcher block counter top economical?
It will have a lower storage for chisels, marking, and everything I can fit in.
So, going to build a heavy stable jointers bench of some sort. This will be a lifetime-bench. Built my share of 2 x 6 throw aways.
General woodworking, cabinet making and whatever trouble I get into.
I will have 360 degree access.
I will still have a large outfeed to use for assembly. (About 5 x 5) or larger including the saw top.
Leaning to the English pattern. Smart? But also thinking part of it needs a kneehole for sit-down work. Side or end?
What is the advantage of a leg vise? Deeper board?
Is a recessed tool tray really that handy?
Thinking about 24 x 60. Good size?
How thick to make bench hold-downs dogs work. I have only used pegs but never the "J" hold-downs.
Guessing hardwood for the top. Maple? Would a replaceable melamine top skin to be handy.
No longer need to be the same height as the saw. What is your favorite height?
Is just buying a segment of maple butcher block counter top economical?
It will have a lower storage for chisels, marking, and everything I can fit in.