To add or not to add? (the wooden board to the back)

[DV8DUG]

On 4/1/2019 at 3:30 PM, Mocivnik said:

 which was covered with 2 thin layers of oil (used for cooking woodies and toys).

 

 

Whaaaat?

[fredk]

I agree that the back board will shake about too much whilst working on the bench. Get a big board.Tall enough to go right from the floor to above your bench. Make it wide. Slide it between the bench and the wall; lean it on the wall, leave a small gap between the board and the bench. That board aint going nowheres; it'll just stay there not needing any extra support

[bermudahwin]

2 hours ago, fredk said:

shake about too much 

Not a problem I've experienced, but will bow to other's experience. Using a pound type board, on a sturdy bench, on strong legs should be ok.

I like the leaning board suggestion, though.

[Rockoboy]

I would use a couple lengths of 70mm X 35mm (3" X 1 1/2") structural pine (nice and cheap).

Bolt it to the rear legs of the table so that it reaches from the floor up to the top of the back board, which would be pegboard (lightweight and ready to accept hooks for tools) if I had a choice.

If the table is solid enough, there should not be any problem with shaking when hitting punches etc.

[Tinkerton]

Personally, since I'm on the petite side, I'm not a big fan of the back tool board. I have a short reach and a 36" deep work table, so I find having to reach that far over the table to get at my tools more awkward than it's worth. I use a moveable storage cart and a sturdy book case that sits beside my desk. Adam Savage has a pretty rad one that he built that wouldn't be too difficult. It's another option.