Hi, Been lurking here for a couple of weeks and have found the posts most interesting and helpful.
I am planning on doing some "not too expensive" cabinets for my garage and find that I am in need of a simple but sturdy workbench. Is/are there some websites where I can download "free" plans for workbenches? I will eventually buy a circular table saw and will be building a wheeled table for the saw.
Any help will be appreciated.
Ray Austin, TX ===
JP
This sounds like what your looking for...
I would suggest investing in a copy of "The Workbench Book" by Scott Landis. Several plans from simply to "holy smokes!" and lots of valuable info on building, vises, dogs, etc. Go to
I'll give a hearty second to that recommendation! Excellent book. Andy
Plans and advice, like everything else, are usually worth what you pay for them.
That said, take a look at the NYW site.
Norm did a couple of shows on converting a garage into a shop while still being able to coexist with a car.
Lew
I checked that book out from my library and it was interesting--but seemed to be directed at seasoned woodworkers. I bought a book today called, "Build Your Own Custom Workbench" by Mark Corke, which seems to be aimed at those of us with more modest needs. It is available at amazon.com at a very low price. Lots of pictures and several different benches and some other projects (like a grinding bench/table). I love this site..I think this is my first post.
-Bill
Many thanks to all that replied to my request. I will consider all and decide on the most convenient and cost effective (one of my old habits from my auditing days).
Many thanks,
Ray Austin, TX ===
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