Mobile Workbench

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Comment by Lorrie on May 7, 2013 at 1:02am

Thanks for the information.  I will definitely check out the magazines.  I do like the idea of the T-track and table top clamping.  I LOVE my Kreg jig.  I will incorporate it in projects when I can, as I only have a couple of clamps.  I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of the miter saw "home".  I'm sure that it will be great!

Comment by Mark Felton on May 6, 2013 at 11:15pm

Hi Lorrie,

Thanks for the kind words. The Handyman Club plan is located at http://www.handymanclub.com/projects/articletype/articleview/articl.... The other plan came from a 2007 ShopNotes special issue of Tools and Jigs. The bench does include a vise (it is shown better in the second picture). I bought the Jorgensen's Woodworker's Vise (http://www.amazon.com/Jorgensen-41012-Woodworkers-Vise/dp/B0000223R...). It is a little pricey but it is definitely solid. There is probably very little I would change with the one I built. I did think long and hard about whether to put 6 drawers instead of 4. In retrospect, 4 may have been better as I would have had more storage space underneath. I initially was a little dubious about the power strip but it is more useful than I thought it would be. Let me know if you have other questions. I'll see if I can locate the ShopNotes magazine and give you more specifics on that. I'm still contemplating adding some T-track for hold-downs and other table top clamping. I am currently building a home for my 12" compound miter saw. Should have that done by the weekend and will post pictures when it is finished.

Comment by Lorrie on May 6, 2013 at 6:40pm

Hi Mark.  Your workbench looks great!  I'm in the process of trying to figure out how I want to build a workbench.  I have been looking at plans but haven't decided on one yet.  What if anything would you have changed or added to your workbench? Do you have a vise?  I will probably want a vise on my workbench as I work alone and sometimes need another hand.  What issues of the magazines did you get your inspiration from?  Thanks so much for sharing your photo.