Jul 21, 2024 · I made a top from 3/4” maple plywood, double layers for 1-1/2” total thickness. I screwed the bottom layer to the bench (2x4 frame) then glued+screwed the top layer from the underside for a smooth top. Finished with an epoxy paint. That bench was SOLID.

Jan 4, 2018 · No. The built in vise merely uses twin screws to move the wooden top halves in and out. Its fine for clamping wood and sheet metal, but doesn't have the clamping force to do serious work. Get a separate steel jawed cast iron vise. Drill holes in the tablet top and mount it properly.

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Jun 20, 2021 · I need to mount my vice to the new bench. How should I do this? The wood top is 3/4". There is 2.5" below the bottom of the wood top and the top drawer. I'm considering drilling through the top and making a backer of 1" pine or 3/4 ply. Then use bolts, washers and nuts to attach the vise. It's a smaller vise, used for AR stuff mainly. Is this a ...

Mar 19, 2020 · Decided to put together a new workbench in the garage. Nothing crazy. Dimensions will be 6 feet long, by 30” deep, and 36” in height. Legs will be made out of 4x4s. Rest of the frame will be 2x6s (with the exception of some 2x4 braces under the work area). Bench work area will be dimensional 2x lumber with a hardboard top.

Mar 1, 2025 · I use a Husky workbench as my reloading bench. 1" thick wood top, lots of drawers... it's awesome. I have a small lamp attached to the side, but I could use more overhead lighting. I can't add light to the ceiling given where the bench is, so I'm trying to figure out how to attach something to the bench from one side or the other (or across ...

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May 30, 2017 · But 90% of the time it was a 30" top, which left a chase behind the cabinets to run electrical and mechanical services. Wall cabinet height should be set off the work surface - 19" is typical. If you want to know more than you ever needed about installing casework and benches, the Hamilton Furniture site has a lot of manuals on it.

Nov 10, 2018 · Add in backer plates under your bench for the T bolts. Hence should have 2x4 or 2x6 for bench top supports under the bench top running front to back on say 12 on centers, so add in some 2X4 laying flat up against the bottom for the bench top, and bolt these in …

May 29, 2020 · I really liked the DIY SR-25 setup in the drill press vise, although my workbench is probably too narrow to provide the proper base (will definitely be added to the next workbench). For now, I'll continue to use the clamp shell, with supporting BCG channel insert, and saran-wrapping the receiver (Thanks for the suggestion!), and will keep an ...