Brad Gobble
03-04-2011, 1:05 PM
I've made a few decsions for my bench, need help designing the cabinet under the top.
What I've decided:
1. 4" maple top
2. BenchCrafted leg and end vise
3. sliding deadman
4. General size: 24" deep, 6' long, 32" high (all +/- a few)
5. supporting cabinet beneath w/drawers for hand tools
"Shaker style" used to describe it, but not married to specifics - I just need to build a useful, closed, solid cabinet beneath a huge maple top. I really need the storage, and want it enclosed to help keep dust buildup minimal. What I'd like help with is
1. General design that supports the top
2. number / size of drawers
3. material for cabinet and drawers
4. material for vise (ex: while the top will be maple do I want to do a hunk of cherry for the leg vise, etc)
Willing to use power tools - this is going to a solid wood practice piece that will be a tool to be used to build a lot more stuff around the house. I'm not captain dovetail, and this isn't a showpiece - it will get used.
Any help appreciated.
What I've decided:
1. 4" maple top
2. BenchCrafted leg and end vise
3. sliding deadman
4. General size: 24" deep, 6' long, 32" high (all +/- a few)
5. supporting cabinet beneath w/drawers for hand tools
"Shaker style" used to describe it, but not married to specifics - I just need to build a useful, closed, solid cabinet beneath a huge maple top. I really need the storage, and want it enclosed to help keep dust buildup minimal. What I'd like help with is
1. General design that supports the top
2. number / size of drawers
3. material for cabinet and drawers
4. material for vise (ex: while the top will be maple do I want to do a hunk of cherry for the leg vise, etc)
Willing to use power tools - this is going to a solid wood practice piece that will be a tool to be used to build a lot more stuff around the house. I'm not captain dovetail, and this isn't a showpiece - it will get used.
Any help appreciated.