Luke Dupont
03-30-2016, 8:35 PM
I'm currently designing/building a small folding work-table; I say small, but at 18"x48", it'll actually be the largest work surface that I've had to date. I'm trying to keep it light weight so that I can carry it. I'm going with 1.5" thickness on the top; that is, to say, two layers of 3/4" (proper) stock that I will glue together (and even that is heavy! I'm using hardwood plywood. Lots of "ripping" to width. Not fun with handsaws. Hah), and I'm wondering if I will need to go for 1.5" on the skirt as well, or if a 3/4" thick skirt will suffice for use with holdfasts? Keep in mind, I won't be able to add material later to the underside of the skirt, because that would interfere with the legs. And holdfasts will be rather useful, as I won't have a front vice (because, again, that would interfere with the legs folding).
Actually, for that matter, are there any particular holdfasts that work well with thin workbenches? I haven't bought any proper ones yet. I suppose making my own out of wood is an option too though; and I could make them slightly fatter than normal. Or perhaps I could drill my dog holes just under 3/4" to get a better grip with such a thin table?
Actually, for that matter, are there any particular holdfasts that work well with thin workbenches? I haven't bought any proper ones yet. I suppose making my own out of wood is an option too though; and I could make them slightly fatter than normal. Or perhaps I could drill my dog holes just under 3/4" to get a better grip with such a thin table?