
Jay bates workbench. Ive wanted to build one of these workbenches for some time now. Jay bates workbench evanswoodcrafts sep 29 2017 i built this project back in early august to serve as my first true woodworking bench. Jay bates january 19 2016 at 1201 am hey benji. Building the jay bates workbench.
I finally got around to building a nice workbench. Where it all started my first project. Plans and more info here. Building my custom workbench.
The lnternets original and largest free woodworking plans and projects video links. Build anything out of wood easily quicklyview 13000 woodworking plans here search for jay bates workbench plans basically anyone who is interested in building with wood can learn it successfully with the help of free woodworking plans which are found on the net. 16000 woodworking plans get jay bates workbench plans. Jay bates workbench jay bates january 28 2016 at 1113 am theres just no need for the chemical treatment in this application so purchasing boards that have been treated is a wasted expense.
The workbench is roughly 6 long 2 wide and features a 4 thick top a strong half lap constructed base through mortise and tenons to connect the workbench base to the top and a four drawer cabinet integrated into the base. Also every treated board ive used has been too soft for something like this. Jays design proves to be rock solid and very customizable. Its based on a design by jay bates with a well board modification.
Gluing the legs into the top is something that has been done for hundreds of years with similar french style workbenches. And its a bit smaller than his because my workshop is about 8ft x 6ft. Watch the video and follow along below for step by step details of how i did everything. To say this was a much overdue project would be an understatement.
In this project im making a traditional woodworking workbench.