Work bench

[Bob]

Thats nice Bob!!! What did you use for the top?

Thanks,

Chris

Thanks Chris, the granite slab is a grave marker that wasn't used.... I purchased it from the local shop, it's about 3.5 or 4 inches thick. The rest of the bench top is made from "area board", some call it "puck board". It's available in different thicknesses, it's basiclly hard plastic. My knife is not damaged by it, not does it cut too deep into it either. I dn't mind using it at all. The cutting table in the middle of the shop is also covered with the same stuff.

[Chris B]

Thanks Chris, the granite slab is a grave marker that wasn't used.... I purchased it from the local shop, it's about 3.5 or 4 inches thick. The rest of the bench top is made from "area board", some call it "puck board". It's available in different thicknesses, it's basiclly hard plastic. My knife is not damaged by it, not does it cut too deep into it either. I dn't mind using it at all. The cutting table in the middle of the shop is also covered with the same stuff.

Thank you Bob, where did you purchase that from? I like the look of it!

Thanks,

Chris

[Bob]

Chris, it is available from our local hardware store. In Kamloops BC Canada at the Rona building supply store. It's about 100 dollars for a 4x8 sheet.

[Josh33806]

Love the magnet idea!

I need to revamp my workshop, just trying to get the time!

I have a 3m x 1.5 cutting bench with 1 piece of HDPE atop of it - picked up 2 tables 1.5m sq for $150 ea at a seconds store and the HDPE was a little pricey but absolutely worth it - a dream to cut on.

I was thinking of making a little table with wheels - like some people have in their kitchen, so I could have my most used tools on it and move it around my workshop...

Keep the pics coming - fantastic to see what other people are using!

Cheers

Josh

[Deadlance]

I recently built a table for my workshop... it's 4 foot by 8 foot...

I used a 3/4" thick piece of oak plywood as the top. I built a frame out of 2"x6"s, the same way you would build a wall, and then attached the plywood to the top, making sure to countersink all the screws. Then, I cut a 6"x6" and made legs. The table is INSANELY sturdy and cost me around $150 after everything.

I opted to put down a cutting mat instead of granite on top of my table, so that I could lay out large pieces of leather and not have to shift them around while cutting. I bought a 4 foot by 6 foot cutting mat from here - http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/1 - This mat was $120 after shipping. I have punched holes, large holes, strap ends, stitching holes... and it takes the damage extremely well.

My workbench table is awesome. I could practically park a car on it. I'll have to try and remember to get pictures of it later this evening. On one end of the table, I have a 300 pound sheet metal press / roller / brake. It's about 2 foot by 4 foot... it takes up almost all the space that isn't covered by my cutting mat. On the opposite end of the table, I have a hand press mounted on one corner, and a tippman boss sewing machine mounted on the other corner.

[WScott]

I felt it was time to upload a couple pictures of the bench. It's been finished for years now, was just stumbling around here yesterday and found this post I started a few years ago. Here's what I've come up with.

This is a really nice looking set up Bob, one of the best I have seen

Not surprised it was from a guy in Kamloops BC.....I was born and raised there until left for University

Scott

[JWP]

I finished mine as we'll. I did the same recess with my slap too. Really came out nice and I was going to attach some pics but after seeing Deadlances I won't be doing that. That thing is beautiful man. Mine is nice but nowhere as we'll organized . Nice!