LuisPaulo Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Hi... I m working on a table that is driving me crazy when I need to carve. There s a lot of vibration noise, etc... Like a earthquake...lol Since my "studio" is very small, I plan to make a small, but stable workbench that I ll use just for carving. I use a 10" x 10" granite on the table. I think to do a small version of this http://www.cornerhar...owto/ht082.html , what do you think ? What could helps to prevent vibration ?? Thank you !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acowboy Report post Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Hi... I m working on a table that is driving me crazy when I need to carve. There s a lot of vibration noise, etc... Like a earthquake...lol Since my "studio" is very small, I plan to make a small, but stable workbench that I ll use just for carving. I use a 10" x 10" granite on the table. I think to do a small version of this http://www.cornerhar...owto/ht082.html , what do you think ? What could helps to prevent vibration ?? Thank you !!! the bench looks fine, but, i think your problem is too small a marbletop....id suggest at least 12X28X1 1/2 or thereabouts, with 1/4 rubber sole/heel pad glued to the bottom Edited May 4, 2012 by acowboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted May 4, 2012 I built my tooling bench top from 2"x4" solid pine boards, glued together to get a 4" thick top, reinforced with 4 threaded bars all the way through. I bolted on aluminum legs. On top is a 4" thick granite headstone countersunk in an extra top to get an even surface. I think your problem is a too thin table top and granite slab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Certainly as the guys suggest, thickerer (lol) and heavier, and braced makes it a better surface to put your tooling work on. Mine is 3" thick laminated 1 1/2" by 3" hard maple glued and bolted together with a base of welded steel heavy wall tubing which has a height adjustment system incorporated into it. It is 3' by 5'. It is so solid that I only need a 3/4" plate of steel to actually stamp on. I also use it for mounting a splitter and small arbor press on. Bottom line is that it can not be too sturdy. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuisPaulo Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Thank you guys I think you all are correct. BTW, very nice space on the photo !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
