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Power Tool Workbench

… is nothing you can’t handle. It’s a combination that results in a rock-solid workbench. modern 28 ShopNotes No. 131 Exploded View Details OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 36"D x 72"W x 36… building a solid RAIL TOP VIEW !/8 Bench One of the unique features of the workbench is the aluminum frame assembly at each end. A pair of 3" x 3" square aluminum …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 131
September 2013
Modern Baker Workbench

…VIEW ½ A Convenient E E D F G E G Cabinet While the base and top together make an adequate workbench, that’s not the whole story to the modern Baker bench. A … was to finish the parts of the bench before attaching them. A workbench c. H TOP SECTION VIEW ⁄ INSTALL DOOR FLUSH WITH CABINET FRONT ⁄ NOTE: O ⁄ d. E G D B FRONT SECTION VIEW #8…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 139
January 2023
Workbench Toppers

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ShopNotes Issue 144
March 2024
Workbench Sidekick

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ShopNotes Issue 144
March 2024
Wall-Mounted Drill Press Shelf

…Wall-Mounted Drill Press Shelf Reclaim the top of your workbench and add some valuable storage space with this handy drill press shelf and storage rack … front and sides (Figure 2). Before adding the edging, however, I set the top panel on my workbench and positioned my drill press on the panel to mark out the location of the…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 64
July 2002
Hobby Chest

…your favorite hobby on the go with this combination storage chest and portable workbench. There’s no question that a workshop, no matter how small, can be a great place… hard, smooth worksurface. a. www.ShopNotes.com 29 slide-out Workbench Top In a lot of ways, this hobby chest resembles a miniature workbench. The case is like the base of the …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 87
May 2006
Patternmaker's Vise

…it-all Patternmaker’s Vise Add versatility to your workbench with this top-of-the-line vise. At the turn of … it’s parallel to your benchtop. To do this, simply reach underneath the workbench to the back of the vise and loosen the cam … weigh 50-55 lbs. So, you’ll need a heavy-duty workbench to mount this vise. Second, the vise you see here sells …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 88
July 2006
Small Shop Set-Up Secrets

…Shop SAW TABLE PROVIDES EXTRA WORKSURFACE FOR ASSEMBLING LARGE PROJECTS WORKBENCH ACTS AS OUTFEED SUPPORT FOR TABLE SAW PLACE WORKBENCH AND TABLE SAW BACK-TO-BACK FOR ALL-AROUND SUPPORT…Secrets Gain some extra space in your shop by grouping your power tools and workbench in these efficient combinations. Working in a small shop can seem more like …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 94
July 2007
Craftsman Tool Chest

… Chest Place this chest on top of the rolling tool cabinet. Or set it on a workbench. Either way, it protects and organizes your precision hand tools. S pecial tools deserve a special place…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 29
September 1996
Readers' Tips

Workbench ———— nAfter seeing the knock-down workbench in issue No. 52 of ShopNotes, I thought you might be interested in a similar version of a portable workbench that I built …(16" x 40") #8 x 2" Fh WOODSCREW SPACER BLOCK (3!/4" x 5#/4") CUT 15° MITER { To set up the workbench, slip the legs into pockets underneath the top and “lock” them in …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 53
September 2000
Readers' Tips

…for lumber storage has always been a problem for me. So when I was building a new workbench recently, I decided to incorporate lumber storage into the base of the bench. The …stiffener and also creates a convenient place for storing leftover sheet goods. The top of the workbench is held in place with dowels. Simply drill matching holes in the top …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 60
November 2001
Benchtop Tool Organizer

…Benchtop Tool Organizer I f your workbench is anything like mine, it’s a catch-all for project parts and hardware. Sometimes it’s so … grow legs and walk off. What I need is a way to keep organized without sacrificing valuable workbench space. That’s where this tool organizer comes in. If you take a look at the photo…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 68
March 2003
Stow-Away Router Table

… need to use it, the table can be pulled out and mounted easily to any workbench. If your bench has a face vise, clamping it in place is a snap, as in the…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 71
September 2003
Fold-Down Workstation

… E P R O J E C T { Space-Saving Design. The top of the workbench folds down against the base to save space when you’re not using it. Materials Workbench A B C D E F G H I J K L Top (1) Side Panels (2) Edging … benchtop and swing-out legs form the heart of the workbench. I started on the workbench by making the top. Why the top? A couple …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 72
November 2003
Readers' Tips

… Miles Kansas City, Missouri a. b. 6 ShopNotes No. 83 a. Hide-Away Workbench Workspace is at a premium in my small shop. So I built a workbench that folds down from the wall like an …down and store it away again. A stabilizing leg, attached to the end of the workbench with a hinge, can be quickly lowered to support the bench. The leg folds …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 83
September 2005
One-Wall Workshop

…MADE USING A PRESS SCREW FRONT VISE BOLTS TO BOTTOM OF FLIP-UP WORKBENCH FLIP-UP WORKBENCH ADDS EXTRA WORKSPACE WHEN NEEDED BENCH SUPPORT CABINET IS ANCHORED TO … > Sliding Supports. Sturdy bench brackets slide out to level the workbench and make for a stable worksurface. workbench Cabinet job with its two pullout supports (inset photo above). …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 92
March 2007
Drop-Down Router Table

…NOTE: GLIDES ARE POSITIONED TO REST AT FRONT EDGE OF WORKBENCH WHEN TOP IS FOLDED DOWN TOGGLE CLAMP FILLER END … 3/4 Ply. N Back (1) 48 x 30 - 3/4 Ply. O Adjustable Shelves (3) 14 x 235/8 - 3/4 Ply. 3 x 31 - 48 P Rails (2) / /2 4 WORKBENCH Q Sides (2) 23 x 341/ - 3/4 Ply. 2 R Top/Bottom (2) 23 x 441/ - 3/4 Ply. 2 S Fixed Shelf (1) T Divider (1) …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 109
January 2010
Storage Solutions for Every Shop

…supplies. But not every bench has built-in storage like the heirloom workbench on page 12. My workbench started out as a basic, table-style bench. Over time, I’ve upgraded it… The quickest way to add a shelf is shown in the upper left photo. Most workbenches have lower stretchers that will support a simple shelf made from 3⁄4" plywood or MDF. Narrow…Read More


ShopNotes Issue 118
July 2011
Drop-Down Table Saw Cabinet

… SketchUp model & cutting diagram, go to: ShopNotes.com > A Complete System. Add a wall-mounted workbench and upper cabinet to create a practical workstation (refer to pages 34 & 36).… raising the platform. 33 handy Workbench This great-looking, wall-mounted bench is built for heavy-duty woodworking. The workbench you see above is designed to …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 119
September 2011
Shop Short Cuts

…FIRST CLEAT Shop Short Cuts When installing the drawer case (page 22) under your workbench, there are a couple of things to note. First, the case sides should be …can install the drawer case. SECOND: USE SPACER TO POSITION SECOND CLEAT Installing the Workbench Storage Cabinet FRONT VIEW SPACER CLEAT FRAMING SQUARE CROSS RAIL NOTE: CUTAWAY CROSS …Read More


ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012