Great video! I just got some t-track, multi-track and a drawer jig for my next workbench build. I'm realizing all I need to do now is get some RGB strobe lights to add to mine!
How thick does a work bench need to be to use a holdfast? I’ve seen benches that are 2” up to 6” thick. I’ve got some extra Baltic birch plywood that I really liked working with on another project and was thinking about using it for the workbench top. I will likely include dog holes, and while I’ve not used holdfasts previously, they seem like a nice addition.
Did you use Kreg pocket screws to put this together via the exact dimensions in your video plans? Or do I need to compensate for the dimensions in your Rockler download?
Hey, the bench you show in this video isn't very deep like the one I just found for my dad. I was wondering if it should be deeper or how to add to it to make it deeper. The o e I found looks like the same size with the holes in the top and a side vise. I paid $125 used but in real good condition. Actually it's the one that Harbor Freight sells for $199. Did I get a good deal?
Hello Wendi, These benches are 19-5/8" wide. It is a common size for workbenches. Especially in smaller shops. Generally, you don't need much more space for working on individual parts. If you need a larger top, you could put 2 benches together, or add an extension top with folding legs, like these - www.rockler.com/rockler-rock-steady-folding-top-extension-kit - Workbenches are often fit to a personal preference. There is no right or wrong, if it works for you, then it is right.
