what size wood shop work bench?

Question

What size and height should I build a work bench to do wood working?

Answer 1

I agree with 1 and 2 so far, and your question might be very specific to YOU personally.

What might be a comfort height for you? Certainly a "woodworker" standing 5 ft. tall might find more comfort range in a chosen height, width, length, than might someone 6 ft 5 in. using the same work space.

Overall size of the "work" area might also be defined by your intent, and projected "projects"

As a "surface" the Old, flush door suggestion is a good one, but might not support TOOLS used.

The issue truly does regard your intent. I happen to use a 4 x 8 table, often, but certainly have held a piece of stock over a leg to craft it, or the tailgate of my truck.

Budget, space, notions of projects intended, etc. should be in your plan.

An ideal situation could include space enough for a Lathe, a planer, drill press, table belt sander, table saw, chop saw, etc., away from the actual project table.

You might desire holes spaced for wood clamping and/or templates? You might want a Wood working Vice attached to the work table?

We can't truly give you accurate answers here, beyond personal experiences, that may not relate to you at all?

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

It depends on the space you have and whether or not you can get all the way around it. In other words, if it will be located in the middle of the shop and you have the space a 4x8 or 3x6 would be great. If it is against one wall you need to keep it more shallow since you can only reach so far.

As for height, it depends on your use. Traditionally, woodworking benches were lower then 30" (standard counter height) so you can lean into and get some "oomph" into the hand tools that are being used. Powertools negate that need so counter height is more comfortable.

Answer 6

Depends on what you.re up to.
If you want to mount bench tools to it 18 to 30 " is ok, length is up to you.
As a work table 30" high is OK if you are average height & if you have the space 4'x8' or larger is nice.
I have a 2x6 "butcher block" bench w/ wood vise, drawers & shelf underneath & find it a little small.
Thinking about a smaller one maybe 24x48 about 18" tall w / wheels so I can stand pieces up & spin around for finishing.

Answer 7

I turned my garage into my woodworking area and built benches along one wall out of 2x4's. 24 inches deep, 43 inches high. Belt sanded the tops to get them perfectly even and polyurethaned them to keep them in great shape as I work on them. You can build any size you need or want in your area. As far as the height goes, look at your dining room table. Imagine working off that. If that is good, measure the distance (Height) and use that figure for yourself. I hope this helps.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Sand first. You can compare your wood to the other pieces already on the bench. Mark using a set square against the hole, and measure depth in for one, measure other to make sure you have enough wood. Fix the other, remove it and drill next. Measure twice, cut once.