New fangled workbench modifications. The sketchup plan for john whites new fangled workbench fww 139 is now available in the plan store so we resurrected this blog post from jan. But i guess you have your legs flush to the back edge. For more details about the bench check out some of the questions and answers that white has traded with readers over the years. I have been planning on building the bench for a while now but like you i have wanted a more substantial top and legs flush to the front like a ruobo.
John whites new fangled workbench has developed a cult like following since he first wrote about the bench in 1999. The workbench features t track on all four legs the two long sides and on the top. Episode 45 new fangeld workbench planing beam. Heres an overview of the workbench design.
The new lie nielsen workbench with christopher schwarz duration. New fangled workbench duration. Put together this really functional workbench using a pre built unit and adding some custom upgrades. Ive been thinking it is time to have a real.
08 with details on how dave richards made the drawing. I had not gotten around to using it yet so i decided to use it as a starting point. The workbench is basically a huge clamping platform for the woodworker. Click the register link above to proceed.
The t track and leg modifications came from david pruetts the folding rule show. As it was only 14 wide it led to some modifications to the original design. This bench had immediate appeal because of its amazing clamping flexibility. The sketchup plan for john whites new fangled workbench fww 139 is now available in the fine woodworking plan store.
Build it in an afternoon and have a great bench for years to come. The size of my workbench was decided for me as i had made a new workbench top for my existing setup the new fangled workbench months ago out of douglas fir. I stole the majority of my ideas from john white and his new fangled workbench. 1302 this episode shows the details of the planing beam modifications i made to the original design.
I would be happy to make a follow up posting on the new fangled workbench. Thank you for the comment. My version of the new fangled workbench if this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.