Workbench Build

I thought I would pass along an in-process workbench I’ve been working on. After looking at many benches, I decided on the “Jack-Bench” design as offered by Charlie Kocourek. The main reasons for choosing this design is that it has a variable height function that I need for my back, it is very versatile in regards to the table size you put on the top, and it can be moved around or planted solidly on the floor as required. A side benefit I found is that I am making a lot of the torsion boxes innards out of scrap pieces of plywood, which makes everything a little cheaper and results in a very stable build up. The plans are a combination of CAD drawings that are very specific and a set of narrative directions. I’ve found that it is hard for even me to mess up…not that I haven’t. At any rate, a thumbs up for a very thorough set of plans and directions. For comparison purposes, I’m first showing a finished product that I believe Charlie is currently using in his workshop, which is followed by a dry fit of my lower leg assembly, stretchers and upper shelf. I’m now working on the upper leg assembly, which is the part that makes this bench adjustable. My finished bench won’t have as nice a finish as Charlie’s, nor will it have a Veritas Twin Screw Vise. But, it will fit my needs perfectly. If anyone is interested, I’d be glad to post additional pictures as I get closer to the finished product.

-- Don, San Antonio, TX