Great bench. It looks like you cut out spaces for parts of the pony clamps on the tail vice. That's a nice touch, and I would like to know how you did it. Any pics? Also, what is the machine screw (1/4-20 size?) that is in between the pony clamps used for? Again, super nice work bench.
The swiss army knife of workbenches
The new-fangled bench has been called the swiss army knife of workbenches. I built one recently, but I tweaked it a little to suit my desires for it.
It is 8 feet long, 30" wide, and 36" high.
The main differences in mine are the way it is constructed, and the t-track.
I made much beefier legs for it, and have a 2x10 apron along the front. these upgrades give it more strength, weight and stiffness.
The use of an apron for added structure came from Paul Sellers, It gives it the structure a bench needs, along with providing a place for the holes for the front vises, without giving up space below for storage. I also used a wedge technique from Paul Sellers for securing the legs in such a way that it can be taken apart and put back together easily, without sacrificing stiffness.
I also took a cue from Bernie and added t-track.
It is easily the most versatile bench I have ever had.
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It is 8 feet long, 30" wide, and 36" high.
The main differences in mine are the way it is constructed, and the t-track.
I made much beefier legs for it, and have a 2x10 apron along the front. these upgrades give it more strength, weight and stiffness.
The use of an apron for added structure came from Paul Sellers, It gives it the structure a bench needs, along with providing a place for the holes for the front vises, without giving up space below for storage. I also used a wedge technique from Paul Sellers for securing the legs in such a way that it can be taken apart and put back together easily, without sacrificing stiffness.
I also took a cue from Bernie and added t-track.
It is easily the most versatile bench I have ever had.
