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Do-it-yourself carpenter's workbench. Workbench: design rules, manufacturing for all kinds of carpentry and locksmith work. What materials are best to make a structure

Each master for working with wood or for finishing manipulations needs a comfortable workplace. In order to carry out all the work as efficiently as possible, you can quickly build a high-quality and inexpensive workbench with your own hands to suit your needs.

The device and purpose of the carpentry workbench

A workbench is a stable, massive desktop designed for processing various products using manual or mechanized tools. The larger the dimensions of such a table, the heavier and larger the parts can be processed on it.

Typical workbench layout:

Having decided to make a workbench with your own hands, it is necessary to study all possible table designs, their drawings, and only then make a choice.

Simple stationary workbench it is not difficult to make, but it will be “tied” to a specific place. It will be possible to use it for processing massive wooden blanks and heavy boards.

Mobile desktop has small dimensions (approximately 80x70 cm), weight is about 30 kg and one vice. It is intended for work with medium-sized products and for minor repairs.

Composite workbench connected with bolts, so it can be easily disassembled. However, it is quite difficult to do it yourself.

We draw up a workbench project

The working carpentry table should be made in such a size that it is convenient to work on it.

Height the table directly depends on the growth of the owner, who should be comfortable while standing to perform any operations. For an average height person, a workbench can be from 70-90 cm high.

Lenght and width workbench depends on the area of the room in which it will be installed. A table with a width of 80-100 cm and a length of at least two meters is very convenient.

Required fixtures and table configuration should depend on which hand the master will work with and what operations he will perform on the workbench.

Set workbench best by the window, but additional lighting is still needed. In addition, sockets must be provided near the workplace.

folding table design can be reduced due to the small thickness of the material. In such a workbench, you can make folding legs or an unscrewing tabletop.

Workbench with your own hands. Blueprints. Video instruction

A stationary workbench can be installed not only indoors, but also in the yard of your own house or cottage.

Base making

First of all, you should make a frame of their bars with your own hands and fasten it in such a way that the base is as rigid as possible.

Most often, first, according to the drawing , grooves are made, and only then the whole structure is assembled. In this case, all joints are glued and fixed with clamps. If the workbench is collapsible, then all parts of the frame can be connected using metal corners.

To make the stationary structure even more reliable, several parts of the support frame can be fixed to the wall. You can increase the stability of the carpentry workbench with wedge-shaped inserts or diagonal jumpers. They are fastened with self-tapping screws between the top of the frame and the legs and are made of the same material as the table base.

We make a countertop with various fixtures

Workbench cover size should be a few centimeters larger than the base of the structure, then it will be convenient to work behind it.

Boards with the help of metal corners are attached to three bars, which are located on the back of the tabletop. Grooves must first be made for these bars.
Then the boards are carefully adjusted to each other, sanded and covered with a protective solution. It is recommended to use drying oil or oil.

At the end of the tabletop, a recess is made under vise. In this case, the vertical plate should form one plane with it. In addition, you will need a plywood pad, which will need to be placed on the bottom of the workbench.

The vise is applied to their location, and the place for the holes is marked. A vise is inserted into the finished recess and fastened with bolts and nuts to the table top so that their lips are flush with the surface of the table top.

Also, on a carpentry workbench, it is necessary to build stops that can be purchased or made by hand. It is not recommended to use round dowels or bolts as stops, since dowels do not fix parts well, and the bolt head can damage the workpiece.

Easy enough to do pegs or rectangular stops. With their help, it will be possible to securely fix parts of any size. Such stops are made of solid wood. You can make them just rectangular, expand upwards or cut them out with a jigsaw and make them with a “spring”.

Under the pegs in the countertop, you can make holes or build it up with bars of the desired thickness, screw them to the edge of the table and close the bar on the other side. In order to fix any part, the nests should be located at a distance of half from the vice stroke from each other.

The stationary workbench is ready, now you can work on it. However, if there is not enough space for the installation of the desktop, then a collapsible carpentry workbench can be made.

Do-it-yourself collapsible workbench - arrangement

The procedure for making such a table is similar to that described above. Its main difference is that to connect the parts it is required use of bolted connections.

The advantage of such a workbench is not only that during its operation it is easy to replace any parts. So, for example, every table loosens over time, and it is much easier to simply tighten the mounting bolts on it than to strengthen it with new screws and nails.

Of course, building a workbench with your own hands is not an easy task at all. But, having worked hard, you can end up with an excellent and comfortable workplace with various devices, for which work will bring joy.

For the convenience of processing wood, stone, plastic and metal, for finishing and assembly manipulations, a working carpentry workbench is often needed. To make it yourself, drawings are not required - they are needed for desktops of complex design, which are also described in this article.

Purpose and typical device of the workbench

Any workbench is a massive and necessarily stable desktop for processing products of various sizes. The larger its dimensions, the larger and heavier parts can be processed on it. Moreover, the work itself is performed both with a hand tool (hacksaw, brace, etc.) and mechanized - for example, using an electric drill or an electric planer. Carpentry workbench has the following typical layout:

The working surface is made of solid board, at least 60 mm thick. For the cover of the workbench, it is advisable to use hardwood - beech, hornbeam or oak, otherwise it will have to be changed periodically due to rapid wear. The lid can be put together from separate dry boards and treated with drying oil before installation;
A vice is “hung” on the front (front) part of the top cover for fixing workpieces. If the linear size of the workbench exceeds 1 meter, you can install two vices - separately for large and small parts. Large vices must be wooden, small ones are acceptable in the "steel version";
Bench supports are made of soft wood - pine or linden. The supports of the workbench made of wood are necessarily interconnected by longitudinal strips for the overall stability of the structure;
On supports in the underbench space, retractable or tightly fixed shelves for tools can be located.

A series of holes are drilled in the front of the top cover for installing clamps, wedges and other parts for fastening large parts. A recess is provided in the back of the working surface - it is intended for small parts and accessories. You can replace a difficult-to-make recess with a perimeter of wooden slats.

Homemade workbench can have three types of design:

Mobile. A small table measuring approximately 70 by 80 cm in length and width, with one vice and weighing up to 30 kg. The lower parts of the supports are made of metal for extra stability. Designed for minor repairs and work with light wood products;
A stationary workbench of simple design - easy to manufacture, but firmly "tied" to one place. It is used for processing heavy boards and massive wooden blanks;
Composite on bolted connections. It is convenient for its “collapsibility” and ease of replacing individual parts, but it is more difficult to manufacture than others.

Photo gallery: drawings with dimensions and symbols

methodology self-manufacturing Let's take a closer look at stationary and adjustable workbenches. Stationary digs into the ground on its own plot, in the country or in the yard. If it is installed inside a garage or other workroom, it is recommended to attach it well to the floor so that the workbench does not swing during operation.

The assembly sequence is as follows:

Base - frame wooden beams, which is fastened so that the structure as a result is as reliable as possible. To do this, you need to place a jumper between the legs, and install the drawer in the middle. They are best placed at a distance of about 40 cm from the floor level. By the way, they are also useful for creating additional shelves. The bars are combined with building glue. Where it is impossible to carry out such work, self-tapping screws must be used. If you are going to make a disassembled tool, it is best to connect the supports with metal corners. In any case, all the grooves are first prepared, then the structure is assembled, the joints are treated with glue, and we fix them with clamps. The best option when installing a stationary workbench, it is considered possible to attach part of the tool to the wall for reliability.
The base is a frame of bars
If you build a countertop from several boards, then it is important to knock them down as high as possible so that debris and sawdust do not get into the gaps. Dimensions should exceed the width and length of the base by 3-5 cm - this will allow you to clean the tool with all conveniences.
The tabletop is screwed and nailed to several boards that are on the other side of the work surface, and at the base it is necessary to place grooves for mounting the bars.
Boards are attached to a stable frame
The desktop needs to be tidy with grinder, cover with drying oil to reduce the risk of injury from chips, and metal corners are bolted to its base.
We attach a vise to the already made work surface, under which recesses in the work surface should be created, this will allow the vertical plate to be placed in the same plane with the table top. On the underside we install a plywood gasket, while it is important to make sure that the vise lips are flush with the surface. Having attached a vise, mark the area where the holes will be drilled, and attach them with nuts. We mill holes in advance so that the bolts “drown” in them. It is best to install the vise not in the corners, which will make them reliable even under heavy loads.
A vise or saw can be attached to the surface of the workbench
In addition to the vise, you must also make stops. Of course, you can make them yourself, but it is better to purchase and ready-made. However, if you decide to create them yourself, prepare rectangular stops that can be adjusted in height. Bolts should not be used, as they can damage the workpiece during operation. On the working surface we make holes for the stops, while it is desirable to place them at a distance of up to 50% of the vice stroke - this will allow you to securely fix any workpieces.

Video: vise workbench

Video: desktop with a saw

How to make a simple carpentry workbench with your own hands

The top cover is knocked together from thick boards, from which a massive shield with a width of 70 cm and a length of up to 2 meters should be obtained. For fasteners, long nails are used, driven into the boards from the “front” side and carefully bent on the wrong side of the wooden lintels. The working surface of the workbench must be made of solid wood, fiberboard, chipboard and other materials from pressed chips are categorically not suitable for it.
A good constructive solution would be to cover the lid along the lower perimeter with a 5 by 5 cm beam - subsequently it is convenient to fix vertical supports to it. The increased weight of the lid will only give additional stability to the entire structure.
The location depends on the size of the top cover of our workbench. vertical supports. It is advisable to make them from a rectangular bar with dimensions from 120 to 120 mm. Can be used as supports roundwood, but its fasteners are not as reliable as those of square (rectangular) bars. Great importance has a height of the working surface, the convenience of carpentry manipulations depends on it.
It is optimal to set the upper cut of the supports at the level of the hand lowered down - due to the installation of the cover, the total height of the workbench will "grow" by 7-10 cm and it will become quite convenient to work on it. On the ground, we mark up holes for vertical supports and dig them to a depth of 25-30 cm. Accordingly, the total length of the dug-in bars is 1.2-1.3 meters.
Vertical bars are installed in dug holes evenly, strictly according to the construction level. The installed supports are connected in pairs using wide boards at a height of 20-40 cm. The transverse boards are attached to vertical bars using long screws. After that, a working surface is mounted on the ends of the supports. For its installation, self-tapping screws are used, since hammer blows on nails can move the frame of our structure.
When the top cover is securely fastened, vise, clamps and other devices can be “hung” on it for the convenience of carpentry.

If the design is more complex

When making a composite carpentry workbench with your own hands, drawings will be required, although the manufacturing procedure itself is in many ways similar to that described above. The main differences are related to the use of bolted connections instead of self-tapping screws and the installation of tool boxes in the underbench space.

When the installation of the vertical supports is completed, they are interconnected by horizontal jumpers. Previously, in each jumper, with the help of a chisel and a hammer, grooves are hollowed out for a nut with a washer (you can use special furniture bolts with C-shaped nuts). Having set the jumper bar to the required height, a through hole is drilled in the vertical support and the horizontal bar, into which a long bolt is inserted. From the side of the prepared groove, a nut with a washer is “baited” onto the bolt and carefully tightened along the thread.

Horizontal jumpers for the frame of a collapsible workbench will need two on all four sides. In addition, you need to install 1-2 jumpers in the middle of the tabletop, directly below it. Horizontal slats are attached to these additional jumpers on small self-tapping screws, along which tool drawers will slide. The boxes themselves are made "in place", that is, depending on the size of the mounting clearance between the jumpers.

The working cover of the collapsible workbench is also bolted. In the upper part of the vertical supports, a mounting recess is hollowed out with a chisel, holes for bolts are drilled in the cover. Because a flat working surface is required, the bolt heads are “sunk” in the cover due to drilling their seats with drills of the appropriate diameter.

Video: how to make your own milling table

The undeniable advantage of a collapsible workbench lies not only in the easy replacement of parts and the tabletop itself. As you know, under the load from planing, drilling, and other mechanical processing, the most durable workbench is loosened. It is much more reliable and easier to re-tighten the fixing bolts than to drive new nails or screws into the wood - so collapsible models last much longer than knocked together counterparts.

Video: folding workbench table

The design of the carpentry workbench will depend on your needs. In order to make it with your own hands, minimal knowledge and skills are enough.

Not a single workshop is complete without a desktop, it is called a workbench. The concept of a workbench is much broader than just a table, as it must have a number of features that distinguish it from a simple table and make it an indispensable assistant in the workshop. How to make a simple, convenient and compact carpentry workbench with your own hands from wood will be discussed in this article.

Introduction

There are three main types of carpentry workbenches:

Stationary. The desktop is installed in a certain place, it is integrated into the interior of the workshop and is not supposed to be moved.
Folding. The work table is set in a certain place in the workshop, but it has several positions and can be easily transformed. For example, one position can be working, the second is folded (retracted), or the workbench can be transformed to perform various technological operations.
Mobile. In other words, it is a table on wheels. It can be easily moved to any convenient place in the workshop. As a rule, it can also be foldable, so it has the ability to transform to change operating states.

The design of the wooden workbench, which is discussed in this article, is a folding homemade workbench.

General description of the design of the workbench

This version of the workbench has the simplest design. It is attached to the wall on one side, has two support legs and can be folded (retracted) to a vertical position. Thus, this design is well suited for rooms that have a limited area, since free space can be organized by transforming such a workbench.

A homemade workbench consists of the following basic elements:

Name	Purpose and description
table top	Table top
Frame	The supporting structure on which all other elements are based.
Reference element	Fastens tightly to the wall and is one of the supports of the work surface.
legs	Two supporting legs, structurally interconnected
Retainer	An element that is attached to the wall and serves to fix the folding workbench in the folded position

All these elements are made of solid wood (pine) and plywood.

Preparation for production

Before you start making a folding workbench with your own hands, you need to plan and prepare everything necessary tools and materials.

Tools and machines

In the production process, the following tools and fixtures will be required:

or ;
End saw;
Drill or ;
Level;
Hand tools (screwdriver, hammer, etc.).

Materials and accessories

During the production process, the following materials and components will be required:

thickness 15-30mm (as an option to apply or as a last resort);
Timber (pine) 80x40;
Piano loop;
M10 bolts with nuts and washers (as an option, you can use a stud);
Self-tapping screws.

The process of making a carpentry workbench with your own hands

Let's divide the whole production process into a number of simple technological operations.

Countertop manufacturing

A sheet of plywood will be used to make the countertop. It makes no sense to give dimensions, since in each case the dimensions must be selected individually for the needs of the master, the geometry of the room and the work that is planned to be performed at this workplace. Therefore, we will not give dimensions in this article - the general idea and concept should be clear from the photo and video.

Surface evenness. If the countertop shows signs of deformation and does not have a flat surface, then working on such a homemade workbench will be difficult, to say the least;
Mechanical strength. The tabletop must be durable, that is, have greater resistance to mechanical stress. Since rather massive objects (machines or large-sized workpieces) can be installed on the desktop, the tabletop must withstand such loads and not deform during operation.
Surface strength. Surface resistance to external mechanical influences. Since various works related to the processing of materials, painting, etc. are performed on the desktop, the presence of a protective layer on the countertop will be an advantage and will save the surface from wear.

On the this stage the required dimensions of the future countertop are marked and trimmed according to the outlined contours.

Frame - the basis of the future homemade workbench

The frame is the main load-bearing element of a workbench made of wood. It must be strong, as all the load will fall on it. We recommend making it from an array, for example, a bar 40x80mm.

The most common wood and less expensive is pine, so it is quite suitable, however, if you make the base and a denser material, such as beech, birch or oak, then the strength will increase significantly, although such costs are not justified.

The frame has a "U-shaped" shape. As shown in the workbench photo below.

To fasten the bars together, you can use different kinds fasteners, but the simplest and most versatile way is to mount on self-tapping screws at the end. In this example, the method of secret fastening with self-tapping screws is used.

Yes, with this option, the screws are hidden and they are not visible, but this option is not recommended, since the strength of such a connection is not great. We suggest using it as fastening with self-tapping screws in the end, as well as using additional metal corners installed inside the corner and also on self-tapping screws. In this case, the strength will be sufficient.

The fastening of the frame to the tabletop in this example is also carried out with self-tapping screws that enter “into the edge” (at an angle) of the frame and then into the tabletop. The advantage of this fastening is the simplicity and concealment of self-tapping screws. Nevertheless, the quality of the connection suffers here, since there is a possibility of splitting the edge of the frame. It is still recommended to use one of the three mounting methods described below:

Through holes are made in the countertop and self-tapping screws pass through the countertop into the frame. With this option, there will be the maximum structural strength. The disadvantage is obvious - the caps of the screws will be visible on the countertop, although, of course, they can be easily drowned and hidden "flush".
From the inner corner between the table top and the frame, several (6-9 pieces) corners are installed, which are mounted on self-tapping screws. The top surface of the countertop will not suffer and the view will be neat. However, mounting on self-tapping screws that do not go through the countertop is not so reliable. Below is a drawing of an example of using an inner corner.

Installation of the support element

The support element is a simple bar of the same section as the bars used for the frame (80x40mm), which must be attached to the wall and in the future it will be the main fulcrum of the future homemade locksmith workbench. The installation of the support element depends on the material of the wall to which we are attaching. If the wall is wooden, then it is difficult to offer something better than “planting” on self-tapping screws. If the wall is brick or concrete, then you can use dowels or lay anchors, etc. Of course, before installation, we will use the level for leveling.

The height must be selected based on the technological tasks for which this workbench is created. However, it should be noted that according to GOST 13025.3-85 standard height it is considered 720-780 mm from the floor level. Usually, office furniture has a height of 750 mm.

The fastening of the frame with the table top to the supporting element can be done in various ways. The easiest is to use a roll loop. This is what was done in our case (see photo).

In addition to the piano loop, you can use various options movable joints - simple door hinges, "frogs", furniture hinges, etc. It is important to note that their number must be sufficient to withstand the loads that are planned for our folding workbench, made by hand.

Installing the legs

In addition to the supporting element, our homemade woodwork bench will rest on a couple more legs. They need to be made foldable so that in the folded position they fold easily and do not stick out. To do this, they need to be bolted to the frame.

Alternatively, in addition to the bolt, you can use a piece from the stud, fastening it with nuts on both sides. In order not to make a large variety in the list of materials used, the legs can be made from the same bar 80x40mm. In order for the legs to fold, they must have roundings on one side, which are easiest to make with a jigsaw.

Set the axis of rotation of the legs. It is quite clear that if you just tighten the bot, then it will press the leg against the frame and its further rotation will be difficult, so you need to install a couple of washers between the leg and the frame. Or maybe not a couple, but 3 or 4 for better rotation, since when the bolt is tightened, the washers will sink into soft wood and a third of the washer will be needed to ensure the gap.

Thus, a do-it-yourself carpentry workbench can be made. The design is the simplest and can and should be modernized by each master for himself, for his workshop, for his technological operations, but this is only the basis that can serve as an idea for further development technical thought.

Video

A good workbench in the garage allows you to do various types of metal and woodwork in a short period of time. Various tools and small parts are stored here. in plain language, it is a special table on which you can make turning and locksmith products.

In addition to the countertop, there may be multi-layer structures of shelves and hanging containers for storing nails, screws and nuts.

Making a universal workbench is quite simple. The main thing in this matter is to prepare a project and detailed drawings of the future product. In the process of creation, it is necessary to observe the order of each action.

Self-manufacturing such a structure will save a decent amount. In addition, an individual project helps to make a design based on the parameters of your premises.

Workbench Varieties

There are several types of workbench. Each of them has some characteristic features. In turn, they are divided into:

Locksmith. It is intended for metal work. The tabletop of such a product is made of high-strength metal alloy. This is necessary for security. Sparks may be present during iron work.

In addition, the use of lubricants can leave marks on wooden surface. The iron base does not require special care.

Joiner's. Its surface is made of solid wood. A carpenter's workbench is used for woodworking. These products do not have high strength and versatility, unlike metalwork.

The universal table has a metal and wooden tabletop in its design. The drawing of the workbench shows the arrangement of the carpentry work area.

What is included in the design of the workbench?

If the product is made independently, then it is important to think over every little thing. Additional shelves and capacious hanging containers will help to rationally use this product. The standard model contains many drawers for storing large tools.

A homemade table can have both a metal and a wooden storage system. An additional metal shield allows you to store small hanging tools here. Now hacksaws and hammers will be located in one place.

How to make a workbench with your own hands?

We bring to your attention detailed instructions how to make a workbench. The manufacture of a carpentry table takes place in several stages. First of all, you need to prepare all the tools and materials.

For this you will need:

hacksaw;
screwdriver or a set of screwdrivers of different diameters;
joiner's square;
level;
bolts;
nuts;
self-tapping screws;
detailed drawing of the product;
wrench.

From the materials you need to prepare:

bars for support. The size of each element should be 110 x 110 mm. In the selection process, special attention must be paid to the condition of the wood. There should not be cracks and knots;
plywood sheets 30 mm thick;
frame boards.

When all the necessary items are prepared, you can proceed to the workflow. It includes the following steps:

The initial action will be the construction of the lower frame, in which the tools and the bench will be located. To do this, the boards are sawn off to the desired level. Then they are connected to each other using self-tapping screws. The end result should be a rectangular shape.

A spacer bar is installed in the middle. In the future, it will reduce the resistance of the finished product during the workflow, you will need a small wooden board.

The support legs of the table are fixed with bolts. To do this, through holes are made in the plane of the frame. For reliability, it is recommended to make from 6 to 8 legs around the entire perimeter.

To give rigidity to the product, it is necessary to make a lower shelf. At the bottom of each leg, 25 cm are marked. Next, long wooden planks are attached here. In the future, a chipboard panel will be fixed on their surface. She will act as the foundation.

When the main part of the frame is completed, proceed to install the top countertop. Here you will need a hacksaw. It removes the redundant parts of the board.

Hardboard will help protect the surface of a wooden table top. This is a durable material that is designed for the work area.

You can increase the storage system with the help of an additional metal shield, which is attached to the back of the carpentry table. Through holes are made in the supporting boards. After that, the metal base is fixed with bolts. In the photo of the workbench with your own hands, the sequence of each action is captured.

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Any economic man needs his own equipped workplace for storing tools and performing carpentry and plumbing work. In this case, a workbench will become a necessary element of the workplace, and now we will tell you how to make a workbench on your own.

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Indeed, in order to buy it, you will need to shell out a significant amount and, in addition, pick up right size it seems to be a rather difficult task for your premises. But if you do it yourself, you can choose the required size of the workbench with an accuracy of up to a centimeter.

What workbenches are

A workbench is a desktop on which the master performs manual work on the processing of wood, metal and other parts. Self-made workbenches are installed in the garage, in the country and even in the apartment. The workbench is equipped with various additional devices that may be needed during work, such as stops and vices. In addition, containers are installed in workbenches for storing various tools and even documentation. By type of work, joinery, carpentry and locksmith workbenches are distinguished.

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Carpentry workbench

A standard carpentry workbench has this design. The main parts are the benchtop and the benchtop. Podverstache looks like a rack (usually two), which are interconnected by wooden bars. The material of this table element is usually pine or other soft wood.

The workbench or lid is made of hardwood, such as oak, and has a thickness of up to 8 cm. The surface of the board is covered with drying oil. If you are going to assemble a workbench with your own hands, then you should know what additional devices you need to install on the countertop.

Note!

First of all, it should be a vice located in the front and used to fix parts.

In the back, you need to make a recess for storing small tools in it. On the edge of the workbench there are holes into which wooden chocks and metal combs are inserted. The standard workbench is suitable mainly for handmade, and if you also want to use power tools, then for this you need to choose a workbench with a large number of holes for stops.

locksmith workbench

The locksmith's workbench is a more powerful structure. It has a metal frame, on which a wooden cover up to 6 cm thick and covered with an iron sheet is laid. The lid is edged with a three-sided bead and, in most cases, a bench vise is installed on it. The tabletop on such workbenches is made powerful so that it can withstand high shock loads, including sledgehammers.

The material is chosen at will, but the most popular MDF is galvanized, which allows you to protect the countertop from the influence of aggressive environments such as gasoline, oils or solvents. In addition, this countertop is easy to clean from dirt. The locksmith's workbench is equipped with several retractable drawers for folding tools.

carpentry workbench

Another type of such structures is the carpenter's workbench. This workplace is designed for processing boards and has dimensions that are significantly larger than the previous two options. Its dimensions are up to 6 m long and 1 m wide. A stop for processing the board must be installed on the carpenter's workbench. It has a cutout in the form of a triangle, for fixing the board with wedges, and is used during the processing of its edges.

Making a construction workbench

Let's figure out how to make a carpentry workbench with your own hands. First you need to make a frame of bars, and between the legs, for strength, install a jumper and a drawer (a connecting element that holds the structure together). It is desirable that they be located at a distance of about 45 cm from the floor. The installation of the workbench frame occurs in this order. First you need to prepare the grooves, then assemble the structure and coat the connection points with glue. We carry out the final fastening with the help of clamps.

Worktop for workbench

It is worth recalling that the manufacture of any design occurs more quickly and efficiently if you have at hand at least the simplest drawing of a carpentry workbench or part of it. Below we give a drawing of the table top, top view.

If the countertop is made of several boards, then it is necessary to ensure that there are no gaps between them, in order to avoid, during subsequent work, dust clogging there. The dimensions of the tabletop should be 3-5 cm larger than the workbench itself, for greater ease of cleaning the tool. The tabletop must be processed with a grinder and varnished. This will serve as protection against getting splinters in your hands.

Installing a vice and creating stops

After we have installed the countertop, we need to mount a vise on them. To do this, a recess must be cut out on the work surface so that a vertical plate can be placed in the same plane with the tabletop. We put the vise in the place where they will stand in the future, it is desirable that this is not a corner, and we make a basting for drilling. Then fasten with nuts.

Note!

Stops can be purchased at the store, or you can make it yourself.

Then we advise you to make them rectangular in shape with the ability to adjust in height. It is desirable to make holes for stops for a length of 50% of the vise travel. In this situation, you can fix different workpieces well. A video instruction for making a workbench can be viewed in our article.

wooden workbench

Making a locksmith's workbench

Let's look at how you can make a locksmith workbench with your own hands.

Determine the height of the future table. For each person, it can be different, for example, if a man is 180 cm tall, then the height of the workbench is 90 cm. But still, for the final decision, you need to focus only on yourself.
Do not forget that the drawings of the locksmith's workbench, drawn by you, will be useful for faster and better assembly.
For a locksmith workbench, the frame is best welded from profile pipe and corners, but in extreme cases it can be made in the same way as a carpentry structure, from beams.
To make the structure as strong as possible, you need to put spacers between the legs. Sometimes, instead of spacers, a shelf is installed, in which you can later put the tool, paint and varnish liquids or other necessary items.
For stability of the structure, you can attach the legs to the floor. This will prevent the workbench from shaking while working.
Build a countertop from MDF and galvanize if possible. This will greatly increase its strength.
If you want your workbench to be equipped with drawers, then place skids under the upper bars, similar to those installed for drawers in. Then you will have a storage space for small parts, screws and nails.

Folding workbench

There is another type of workbenches that are used for both carpentry and metalwork. This is a folding workbench. It is very convenient in the absence of extra space in the room. After working on it, you can always fold it and put it in a corner to wait for the next job. In addition, it can be transferred to the country when folded. Such a workbench consists of two parts: a removable workbench and a folding table. It is usually made smaller than a stationary table.

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