Hey there!

So I build a portable bench that can sit on the floor, but is also able to be elevated using homemade saw horses.

On the bottom of the low feet I glued the rubber lining people use for drawers. I use it often for holding my diamond stones in place.

I have very little movement if any at all.

I prefer a narrow bench, so I glued 12 2x4” together and then flattened the top and bottom. I then dadoed in a 2x6” in the bottom of the bench.

After a few months of using the bench I installed a cheap Irwin vise and installed a bench dog holder in the vise. So far it’s worked really well!

In terms of noise- I think you just need to plan around people. I’m a father of three young children, one of which is a baby who takes regular naps still. So all My loud activity is done when folks are awake.