Dear Creekers,
The shutdown allowed me to sorta get my workshop shop in order.
I plan to build in some fast organization over the remainder of the year (probably just simple pocket holed storage).
In the meantime, I'd like to finally build that workbench that I bought wood for in 2017.
A few questions:
1. I have rock maple. Should I use Ipe instead?
2. How think? 3 inches? 4 inches?
3. It'll be 7 feet long (the longest board that actually fits in my car).
4. Hardware? Bolts? I'd like it to be disassemblable. Wheels and casters too, since my workshop is pretty small.
5. Split top? Solid? Stan hated the split top, and recommended a solid top. Meanwhile my friend Russ, recommended a split top for clamps.
FWIW, I'm using the Veritas surface screw down clamps.
6. Any other add ons? Not sure if I should add a bench hook?
7. Additional tips?
As for vice, I'm thinking of finally getting a Benchcrafted vice....it's been on my list for quite a while.
FWIW, I have a Blum workhorse folding workbench and some saw horses.
I've also finally gotten an electric jointer, makita lunchbox planer, and a tiny sawstop.