Hello All!
I am getting my garage ready for my first build. I am planning to build a mobile workbench that I can move around the garage. What would you suggest for a average bench height, length, and depth.
I've got a regular stationary bench where I keep my tools and supplies. This bench will be for assembly. I am planning to have a vice on this bench and I would like to know what others have on their bench to aid in the building process.
Work bench
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Moontan
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tippie53
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Re: Work bench
great question. It is amazing what people come up with to solve their indiviudal problem. OK guys send in pics of your workbench.
John Hall
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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phavriluk
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Re: Work bench
I've found that working on a bench that I can access from all 4 sides is a great improvement over working at a bench up against a wall, and even worse, a bench tucked into a corner of two walls. With lots of light (sunglasses may be needed) directly over the bench.
peter havriluk
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Moontan
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Re: Work bench
That is why I want a mobile unit. I can move it out of the corner and have access
To all sides. I was thinking 29" high with a top around 36x48, with a laminate top. Would love
To know what other use.
To all sides. I was thinking 29" high with a top around 36x48, with a laminate top. Would love
To know what other use.
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sylvan
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Re: Work bench
This is the best setup for a workbench for building guitars that I have found. It is my goto bench. Takes up very little space, keeps tools away from the work, and adjusts to fit any instrument. See it at: http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Gu ... tation.php
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Sylvan Wells
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Phil
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Re: Work bench
That looks like a great idea, I like itsylvan wrote:This is the best setup for a workbench for building guitars that I have found. It is my goto bench. Takes up very little space, keeps tools away from the work, and adjusts to fit any instrument. See it at: http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Gu ... tation.php
Enjoy!
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Moontan
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Re: Work bench
That is what I am looking for. The only thing I am going to do that is different is put locking HD casters on it so I can roll it around the garage.sylvan wrote:This is the best setup for a workbench for building guitars that I have found. It is my goto bench. Takes up very little space, keeps tools away from the work, and adjusts to fit any instrument. See it at: http://www.wellsguitars.com/Articles/Gu ... tation.php
Enjoy!