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Title: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 01:51:46

So... Tp4 am diy'ng a workbench..

Buhhhhh.. not fully built yet,   if I calculate the completed weight,  it shouldn't be more than 120-140lbs.


And then I go on them wood guys forums, they all claim 200+ 300+ 500+ lb  benches..


How necessary is the weight, if I'm mostly going to be using power tools. ??

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Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 25 March 2017, 02:40:31

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Didn't read

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:00:36

it all depends on what you will be using it for. A heavy top is nice to hammer on but not necessary for most tasks. Rigidity is usually more important.Good bracing, being attached to a wall, and good joinery are ways to achieve that.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: 3K on Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:02:59

If you need more weight, just add custom metal weights on the back.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 25 March 2017, 09:33:48

What wood guys forums are you perusing?

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: chyros on Sat, 25 March 2017, 09:52:09

Inadequate wood? Try viagra.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: tjcaustin on Sat, 25 March 2017, 10:10:01

Maybe they mean supports that weight?

Because both of my workbenches together don't equal 120lbs...

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:04:38

Quote from: tjcaustin on Sat, 25 March 2017, 10:10:01

Maybe they mean supports that weight?

Because both of my workbenches together don't equal 120lbs...

On the wood guys forums.. they'd be all like.. Your workbench is just a table..

KMAC vs Coolermaster.. hahahahahahahahaha

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:14:55

Quote from: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 08:00:36

it all depends on what you will be using it for. A heavy top is nice to hammer on but not necessary for most tasks. Rigidity is usually more important.Good bracing, being attached to a wall, and good joinery are ways to achieve that.

I don't have a jointer yet, so my glue game is going to be quite weak/ borderline useless atm.. sigh..

I guess I'll just have to settle on it being a table.. hahahahaha

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:28:14

Aliphatic resin (yellow) glue does require tight joints. I sometimes will use epoxy or polyurethane glues instead when I need to fill in the gaps caused by poor joinery.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 25 March 2017, 13:30:21

Quote from: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 12:28:14

Aliphatic resin (yellow) glue does require tight joints. I sometimes will use epoxy or polyurethane glues instead when I need to fill in the gaps caused by poor joinery.

is that the titebond 3 ?

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: kurplop on Sat, 25 March 2017, 14:50:35

It is my understanding that all three titebond formulations are aliphatic resin based. The higher numbers give more water resistance. They all require clamping and good contact between pieces.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: digi on Wed, 29 March 2017, 14:29:34

Eagerly awaiting a "Workbench Guide" from our fearless leader.

Title: Re: Inadequate Wood ?
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 29 March 2017, 15:15:31

Quote from: digi on Wed, 29 March 2017, 14:29:34

Eagerly awaiting a "Workbench Guide" from our fearless leader.

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