I am in the planning stages of building a new workbench. I have been using heavy folding table that is 72x24 inches and just really not cutting it for me anymore as it's too low and really 6 inches too shallow. I should have gone to a workbench years ago.
Anyway, my plan is to build a workbench that is 72x30 inches to give me some extra space, and add two vises, one on the long side towards the left and another on the short side. I plan to build the top with a 1 3/4 laminated hardwood top and add a 2.25 inch apron/skirt to have a 4" side. Legs/base will be made of 4x4 and 2x4 box stretcher. Table surface I plan to have about 32 inches high as I am 5'8.
For the vises, I am looking at a few front vises. I will drill holes bench dog holes in line with the vises. The Grizzly and WoodRiver I am banking are the same vise re-branded.
1) Grizzly H7788 vise
2) WoodRiver - Large Front Vise
3) Lee River - Large Front vise
Any thoughts on:
- Work surface height and/or table size?
- Base / leg upgrades?
- Other brands or types of vises I should look at?
thanks in advance