New work bench

[Danne]

I see nothing negative with having a taller work bench, you can just raise your chair. And also at least I tend to stand up sometimes when I do some cuts and such.

For me it did make sense to use the same height as my cabinet from Ikea (So it's 70cm in height) but if I would build a frame I think I would make it a little taller.

[toxo]

My only consideration would be - can I get my head over the top of the work without getting a bad back? My worktop sits atop  a singer table and luckily works out ok.

As for cracking; If you can work out where you'll do the most bashing, make sure there's a solid leg under it rather than having to move your work to get over an existing leg

[Bruce H]

The bench is coming along...I have covered the top with 3/4" plywood.

Getting ready to put the granite slab down, I

On 9/15/2021 at 1:47 PM, MikeRock said:

 More insurance can be had by using a strip or two of roofing felt under the marble.  We used that on some 'heavy duty' lab tables and it both evened out the support and quieted things down a bit.   I know, that makes a thick top....but I like it.

Thanks for all the ideas...MIkerock I'm taking your idea into consideration. Good idea!

Does anyone have any other ideas for sound dampening? I was thinking maybe the rubber shelf lining material for cabinets?

Thanks everyone!

 

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Here's a progress photo

[JayEhl]

I still use the foam that came from my original Tandy starter kit!   I also placed some of this tough rubber mat stuff I purchased from Tractor Supply.  It resembles the rubber mat many out door stuff playgrounds have, today.