I really need a new work bench. Whenever I use my hand planes, I move the whole bench and I can't use my hold fast cause I don't have a thick enough bench top. I plan to use pine for the whole thing.
I need your ideas on design and advise on the vises especially. I have a cheap vise but it is not the quality, or the size that the nice big benches have. I was looking at a nice fat 1" x 20" bench vise screw, or the cabinet maker's front vise from Grizzly. I don't want to spend all that money but I think it's worth the money for a good solid vise that will last forever.
Do you think that I should use the wimpy vise I have or should I get the front vise?
Basically what I need is a REALLY solid and indestructible bench that will not move when I use my planes on it.
What about storage? I am thinking about cabinets and drawers. I also think that I will use a slanted board or something for the dust and chips that fall through the dog holes.
I also carve so I would like any advise on related accessories.
Thanks
I need your ideas on design and advise on the vises especially. I have a cheap vise but it is not the quality, or the size that the nice big benches have. I was looking at a nice fat 1" x 20" bench vise screw, or the cabinet maker's front vise from Grizzly. I don't want to spend all that money but I think it's worth the money for a good solid vise that will last forever.
Do you think that I should use the wimpy vise I have or should I get the front vise?
Basically what I need is a REALLY solid and indestructible bench that will not move when I use my planes on it.
What about storage? I am thinking about cabinets and drawers. I also think that I will use a slanted board or something for the dust and chips that fall through the dog holes.
I also carve so I would like any advise on related accessories.
Thanks