AdamDec 23, 2022

Works in progress: the base of my new workbench is about done. It's not beautiful, but it's rock solid and -- in case of a move -- it can be disassembled by removing about a dozen screws.

Now onto phase 2: torsion box top.

(I'm so excited about this project!)

#woodworking #workbench

Show threadel_cheapoDec 23, 2022

@folklore_adam
This one will last forever. And you can always change the top as you like. Nice!

Maybe adding some rollers will give you more options in using the workbench. I regret not adding some to mine and sometimes i need the bench elsewhere in the shop...

Show threadAdamDec 23, 2022
@el_cheapo I like how you think, re rollers! All my other shop furniture has casters and will roll around this. So the bench will be outfeed space for the table saw, a hypothetical future planer, etc.
Show threadel_cheapoDec 23, 2022

@folklore_adam
🫣 Casters was the word I was looking for... "It is what it is" says my 4y old son when things like that happen.

Is a handplaner with a jig an option? I have a 110mm handplaner with a jig that can be used as a thikness planer too. Works for 95% of the projects and safed myself a lot of money. Good, solid planers are pretty expensive...

Show threadAdam
@el_cheapo I have a power planer but have never been able to get the hang of it. Once I have a stable surface to work on, I'm hoping to learn to use a hand plane to do most of what I need.
Dec 23, 2022 at 4:54pmWeb
Show threadel_cheapoDec 23, 2022
@folklore_adam
Oh, I meant a power planer; sorry for the term confusion. I have a solid Stanley No. 5 which I absolutely adore to work with.
I also kind of hate loud machines. And I do for little things or shoji work. But sometimes it has to be quick, a lot (a fence for example) and not that joyfull, so I use the power planer with the jig.
Show threadAdamDec 23, 2022
@el_cheapo I've got a cheap Chinese style plane that I haven't been able to make work. Hoping to figure that out. If not, I might spring for a middle of the road western style. I've had my eye on Grizzly's hand planes.
Show threadel_cheapoDec 23, 2022

@folklore_adam
I had to google for the Grizzly planes. They seem pretty good (and cheap compared to the european market) and in parts they are build very similar to the Stanley planes in their mechanics; except the plane sole.

I'm pretty sure they will do their job and will be fun. For/during planing I use a protection spray for bikes with carnauba wax in it to reduce the friction. Better than candle wax aaaand gives you an awesome swooooooosh on the wood. :)