Workbench Plans

On Apr 7, 12:37 pm, "Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Hi,
> Been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have found the posts most
> interesting and helpful.
>
> I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage
> and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are
> there some websites where I can download "free" plans for
> workbenches? I will eventually buy a circular table saw and will be
> building a wheeled table for the saw.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.

<http://groups.google.com/group/rec.woodworking/search?
group=rec.woodworking&q=workbench+plans>

JP

On Apr 7, 11:37 am, "Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Hi,
> Been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have found the posts most
> interesting and helpful.
>
> I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage
> and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are
> there some websites where I can download "free" plans for
> workbenches? I will eventually buy a circular table saw and will be
> building a wheeled table for the saw.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Ray
> Austin, TX
> ===

This sounds like what your looking for...

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/bench/below20.html

> I would suggest investing in a copy of "The Workbench Book" by Scott
> Landis.

I'll give a hearty second to that recommendation! Excellent book.
Andy

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman wrote:
> Hi,
> Been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have found the posts most
> interesting and helpful.
>
> I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage
> and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are
> there some websites where I can download "free" plans for
> workbenches? I will eventually buy a circular table saw and will be
> building a wheeled table for the saw.
>
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Ray
> Austin, TX
> ===
>
I would suggest investing in a copy of "The Workbench Book" by Scott
Landis. Several plans from simply to "holy smokes!" and lots of
valuable info on building, vises, dogs, etc. Go to
http://www.alibris.com/search/ for good prices on used ones.
buena suerte,
jo4hn

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman wrote:

> I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage
> and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are
> there some websites where I can download "free" plans for
> workbenches?

Plans and advice, like everything else, are usually worth what you pay
for them.

That said, take a look at the NYW site.

Norm did a couple of shows on converting a garage into a shop while
still being able to coexist with a car.

Lew

Many thanks to all that replied to my request. I will consider all and
decide on the most convenient and cost effective (one of my old habits
from my auditing days).

Many thanks,

Ray
Austin, TX
===

"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> I would suggest investing in a copy of "The Workbench Book" by Scott
>> Landis.
>
> I'll give a hearty second to that recommendation! Excellent book.
> Andy
>

I checked that book out from my library and it was interesting--but seemed
to be directed at seasoned woodworkers. I bought a book today called,
"Build Your Own Custom Workbench" by Mark Corke, which seems to be aimed at
those of us with more modest needs. It is available at amazon.com at a
very low price. Lots of pictures and several different benches and some
other projects (like a grinding bench/table). I love this site..I think
this is my first post.

-Bill

Looks ok except I would use 2x8 bolted together for a top. I did mine by
connecting them with threaded rod.
My base is 4x4s and 2x6s
I want a work bench that I can work hard on and that will tale a lot of
abuse. I put mine in the basement with the idea that in the event of a
tornado I could get under something that could hold a house on it, I believe
it would
My prior bench was cheesy and bounced all over the place when you worked on
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> On Apr 7, 11:37 am, "Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> Been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have found the posts most
>> interesting and helpful.
>>
>> I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage
>> and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are
>> there some websites where I can download "free" plans for
>> workbenches? I will eventually buy a circular table saw and will be
>> building a wheeled table for the saw.
>>
>> Any help will be appreciated.
>>
>> Ray
>> Austin, TX
>> ===
>
> This sounds like what your looking for...
>
> http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/bench/below20.html
>