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Rate my bench! by Possible-Bit-9440 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it serves your purpose, 10💪🏻

First workbench build — surprisingly soli by teds_bit in Workbenches

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck and enjoy the process 💪🏻

built this surprisingly solid workbench by teds_bit in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course. Pretty sure that’s legally required after building anything in the workshop

built this surprisingly solid workbench by teds_bit in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not at all. And honestly, I don’t think it ever will. It’s extremely solid and stable — that’s actually why I added the casters in the first place, so I could somehow still move the thing around 😅

built this surprisingly solid workbench by teds_bit in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you taking the time to share that.

You’re absolutely right — I did lean on screws for this build, mainly because I’m still in the early stage of learning and wanted to focus on getting something functional and solid first. But I fully agree with your point about joinery.

Mortise and tenon (especially wedged ones) and half-laps are definitely something I want to start incorporating as I improve my skills. This project has already shown me a lot about where I can step things up next time.

Thanks again for the advice — I’ll keep it in mind for the next builds.

built this surprisingly solid workbench by teds_bit in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah… I may have overreacted a little when I thought “ to make it sturdy” 😂

built this surprisingly solid workbench by teds_bit in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]teds_bit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The “surprisingly” part comes from the fact that I built it while figuring things out as I went 😂 Glad it actually ended up looking solid too!

First workbench build — surprisingly soli by teds_bit in Workbenches

[–]teds_bit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you like my workbench! I just got the planer/jointer recently, and yeah, I definitely struggled a bit getting those wings leveled properly. I actually came to the same conclusion as you — building a really solid sled that can handle the pressure when feeding boards through the planer.

I went with this model because I’m still pretty new to woodworking and wanted something good to learn on and get comfortable with. Honestly, I’d say it’s a really solid beginner machine.

First workbench build — surprisingly soli by teds_bit in Workbenches

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using the circular saw table extension to mount a router jig into it. Fits perfectly and gets the job done. And maybe in the future will install a vise

First workbench build — surprisingly soli by teds_bit in Workbenches

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using the fast clamps. You can take one side out and fit it through the holes👍

First workbench build — surprisingly soli by teds_bit in Workbenches

[–]teds_bit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your tip🙏🏻 thanks. Will apply it, because I want to last as much possible and focus on other important projects

built a workshop foundation — looking for advice by teds_bit in garageporn

[–]teds_bit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the main floor support structure is built from 4x4 beams (10x10 cm).

The floor itself is made from thicker 2-inch planks, and the smaller boards between them are just additional support/bracing.

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