I see a lot of people recommending some kind of padding, such as cork or rubberized cork, on vise jaws. I just completed a new workbench (Cosman style) with a Sjobergs vise. It seems to have plenty of holding power as-is. Would adding rubberized cork to the jaws be that much of an improvement?

Hi, I am planning to make a Roubo, and looking around for wood I thought it might not be bad to make it out of Baltic birch ply, because I am in the Baltic, and birch ply is not the cheapest, but also not the most expensive option. Is it insane to have a bunch of ply strips 2.8 cm thick (and of the other dimensions choose appropriately) cut and use these to laminate a top, legs and stretchers? and also the vise chop since I'd be at it

Let me know what you think

Does anyone know where I would find replacement parts for a retractable caster? I'm looking to replace this particular piece here that the caster actually attaches to. I need a longer one that would give me clearance for a 4-in caster.

I finally finished my late 1800’s/early 1900’s cabinet makers bench. I had to make a sleigh stand and rebuild one of the vises. Making it functional, but keeping the character. What do you think?

This is a drawing of a workbench designed by Tage Frid. FYI.

https://archive.org/details/the30workbench/Work%20Bench%20by%20Tage%20Frid/mode/1up?view=theater

I purchased the Anarchist's Workbench with the desire to build my workbench. However, I am putting the book down every other page to look up definitions and terminology. Is there a quick reference book for beginners just to learn terminology? The read is simple and the concepts easy to comprehend but for the novice, it can be overwhelming. Youtube has been great but most of what I watch is predicated on having some form of formal woodworking education.

Still work in progress. Combo table for Dewalt 7492 and Makita edge trimmer, with folding outfeed section.
Also will have DRO for dewalt's rip fence (which will also work for the router) and router depth.

https://preview.redd.it/xsyba1kqn5ge1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d69a88be24599059534ea42d5abcbd943f28626

Slightly harder build than I’d anticipated.

I’m looking into building my first workbench as a woodworking noob. My main use is for working on firearms as I run a small firearm business out of my house. Are there coatings/anything that would help keep out oils and solvents? I am often cleaning guns and the current cheap bench from Home Depot I use has seemed to soak up oils I have used and the wood has bubbled up quite a bit. Any advice is appreciated!

My second woodworking project is now done. I went with this design because I thought it was simple while being sturdy. My framing on the lower shelf wasn’t perfect, but it at least seems functional.

There are many different styles / types of woodworking benches, and I was wondering if anyone has found a good documentary (or even a good youtube) exploring the different types.

Always ongoing refinements. Current setup for my at home service center.

Hey folks.
I see again and again where people recommend a heavy workbench so it doesn't move around while doing hand tool work.
I haven't set up anything good for hand tool woodworking. My experience with auto repair tells me that a heavy bench is totally inadequate, though. You put something in the bench vise, you crank on it with a pipe wrench or a cheater bar, you'll move that bench all around the shop like it's nothing. Doesn't matter how heavy - a grown man with leverage on his side will shove, slide or tip the bench. If it isn't bolted down to the concrete or tied in to the studs (preferably both), it's just not good enough for those occasions you have to 'persuade' some shit.
So my question is: is a heavy bench seriously 'enough' for hand tool woodworking, or should I plan on bolting something down / tieing in to the wall?

As the title says, I'm looking to make my first work bench tomorrow and I'm trying to get a design finalized before I go buy supplies. This will be my second project after building a ramp for my shed. For the size I'm going with 30x72 using 4x4s for the legs and 2x4 bracing for the top and sides. I plan to add bracing to the legs, but wanted to leave the front open to be able to roll a tool box or a stool under there. Most designs I've seen have a second shelf with bracing all the way round.