I know you want a substantial bench but you haven't mentioned
budget...
I noticed the other day in Home Depot that Simpson who makes the
stong-tie construction plates, rafter ties etc... they have a set of
workbench plans using their plates, connectors etc that is very
substantial...you can build to your specifications and use their
joinery. build in the shelving underneath that would hold your nice
roller bearing slide cabinets.. I'm even invisioning a 3/16 formed
removable steel top for the heavy/dirty stuff that would slide on or
off as needed.
It sure won't cost anything to look at their plans... I think they
are available on the web www.strongtie.com. There are also
downloadable files for tech info, specs and a catalog request form.
I've got the catalog and it is good reference material (from a
bonifide catalog junkie...I love em)
hope this helps
john
Subject: Workbench plans
Author: ken.landaiche@dlcc.com at ussinternet
Date: 1/11/99 2:10 PM
It seems to be time for the annual workbench discussion, so I'll start
it off. I know from previous threads that bench heights ought to be
about elbow level for general work, with some sections at lower heights
suitable for rebuilding the engines of our favorite cars. Some have
suggested castering to make maneuvering easier, though I wonder how
pounding on a vice would work on a castered workbench. And the
electrical outlets should have been installed at a height that clears
the benches.
Now that I am approaching the need to build my benches, I wonder if
anyone has or knows of plans for benches on say a two or four foot
module with provisions for storage below in either drawers or doors. I
am leaning toward tool storage in bearing-slide tool chests located on
some bench surfaces, with more storage shelves above those.
If by some chance no such plans exist, I could draw up a set, using the
list's input, and upload them to the plans area.
Any thoughts?
Ken Landaiche
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