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Portabench
Jul 18, 2014
This was a design I came up with to use my beech slab, temporarily, in my front workroom. In stark contrast to my usual engineering methods the design became more complex as I went along. The top and vise are 8/4 beech and the face is 8/4 maple. The framing is 2×4’s planed down to reduce bulk. The back legs are canted out at 15 degrees. The frame, near the vise, sticks up 3/8″ above the slab to act as planing stops. I have a larger bench in the garage but his has turned into my primary workbench. The vise, top and face are easily romoved. Very portable.
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I am so impressed! If, in fact, you are a design engineer, this workbench is a compliment to your talents. If you are a woodworker who enjoys 'designing' accessories for your shop you have created a concept worthy of name and design protection. I'll definitely build one for my shop. Thank you for submitting such an intriguing and functionally designed workbench. Great job!
I wish I'd seen this two weeks ago... I just put together an oversized sawbench with a 5 foot long, 2 x 17 inch piece of White Oak... Splayed 2x4 legs (also at 15 degrees) with a trestle-type rail stretcher. I too have a large inside bench, but wanted something better than a piece of plywood on plastic sawhorses to pull outside for sanding stuff on clear days. It does wonders for reducing dust in the shop, as well as my lungs.
I am happy with mine, but yours is better. Nicely done! :-)
awesome job
like it
Absolutely brilliant James, I just love it. It shows great craftsmanship and design, definitely something to be proud of.
Amazing work done!
Great job done by you. Keep it up.
Great Craftsmanship.
Brilliant
Perfect design of the table I like its colour.
I appreciate with your work.
Unique and economic design
Remarkable design.
Unique and superior
Could you give some general deminsions? Are the front and top the same deminsions? Is the front held in by screws? Is the top held on by screws? Could I get your email address (it would make it easier to talk)?
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