landroversforever Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm going to be building myself a workbench in the 'shop. How deep should I go? 2 or 3 feet? What have you got and would you choose to make it narrower or wider 'next' time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Is this even a question?! Surely you've used a workbench before so have an idea of how big you want it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Bigger the better, more room for junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Is this even a question?! Surely you've used a workbench before so have an idea of how big you want it?! Well yes, I have used one... on a daily basis in fact. So I know how high I want it, but Can't decide on depth. Bigger the better, more room for junk Not sure if that's a good or bad thing?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well, it'll inevitably end up full of junk, so if you've got a bigger workbench it takes longer to fill up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 2ft deep, any deeper and you will struggle to reach stuff hung on the wall, or at the back of the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just make sure it's long.... then you can sweep all the junk to one side to make room for what you are working on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh and 2'6" deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Kitchen worktops are 600mm deep, so visualise that as a comparison point. I'd say Barry is about right, room for carp at the back, and still room for a transfer box being worked on. Materials (board) available may influence decision too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mine is a kitchen worktop, scrapped because it had a scratch in it. Can't remember if it's 600mm or 750mm...standard size anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 mine is also an old kitchen cupboard and worktop set. very durable and cleanable finish too i would like a nice heavy steel one too though id say its pretty much perfect for LR working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mine is also worktop, I paid £20 for a 5 metre length because its damaged. Bolted the vice over the damage and fitted some spare quadrant beading where it meets the wall. I used some 4 inch fence posts for legs I had leftover from decking and fencing garden. Bought some planed timber for the shelf. At the moment I am making a cabinet out of scrap wood I've accumulated over the years. Idea is to make some space to store junk and get rid of wood at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 2' or so has gotta be about right. Think about reaching to a shelf above it and things like that. If what you're already using at work is working well then just copy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Bear in mind Ross is tall so probably has a longer reach than most (assuming the beer belly isn't getting in the way too much). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skauldy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hip height and arms length deep, any deeper and carp will just build up on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 2ft deep, 4 ft long and triangular with 3 legs. It's steel, has a raised edge and a drain hole into a bucket. In this way it just fits a transfer box and has a very limited ability to collect scrap If that's not your bag, consider something with variable height for working on the top parts of big things on it's 'low' setting. I'm really thinking I need such a thing at work......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Get yourself a motorcycle workbench, that'll give you your adjustable height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 My current temporary (2 years so far) workbench is just a old door on its side, with a vice bolted on. Hope this helps Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hip height and arms length deep, any deeper and plopplops will just build up on the bench. Arms length would make it about 2.5' deep Bear in mind Ross is tall so probably has a longer reach than most (assuming the beer belly isn't getting in the way too much). Watch it . The pub is being rebuilt after a large fire so not much beer being consumed these days! I hadn't thought about the reaching to shelves behind, I'll get the tape measure out and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 ..... Watch it . The pub is being rebuilt after a large fire so not much beer being consumed these days! .... Glad it's being rebuilt, looked like a nice place before the fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Glad it's being rebuilt, looked like a nice place before the fire Yeah it was, good beer and good food and a great atmosphere. Need it back ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Ross as you and I are similar height I would strongly recommend a 1m high bench everyone I know hates it but then there all short arse's. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Arms length would make it about 2.5' deep Try and reach UP as well, then see how much shelf/hanging space you are prepared to lose by going too deep... I'm 6', and a 2' bench seems about perfect, there is a reason why kitchen worktops are 600mm deep! Oh, and make it HIGHER than 900mm off the floor (standard kitchen unit), they designed kitchen worktop heights for women originally which is why I get backache every time I wash up.... good excuse though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash.Witty Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mine is 3 1/2' deep, 4' high and 15' long. Made with 4x3" legs and 8x2" front and rear 4x2" strengthening ribs and 3/4" ply top. Seems strong enough for most items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Mines an old woodwork bench that got left outside my garage. Its not very deep but I have a gap between the end of the bench and the door so I can sweep the ploppies off to clear up. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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