In light of Insomniac's recent adventure in workbench making I have decide I need one for myself. I'm moving in a week, and I think a new addition to the new house, would be a nice workbench. Now, the workbench is considered by many woodworkers a rite of passage. Well, to be honest, I'm trying to decide if I should make one or buy one. Considerations in my decision are these (appearing in order of importance):
1> Do I want to spend my time making a workbench? Or spend my time making other stuff using the bench?
Item 1 and item 2 are very very closely weighted..
2> Cost. Is it cost effective to make a workbench vs purchashing one?
3> Can I make a workbench that is as fully functionally as purchased ones today without much fuss?
4> Are workbenches that are made today worth the money they are selling for?
Aside from completing the rite of passage, I'd like to see some opinions keeping these items in mind. I'd love to see arguments from both sides of the road.
For comparison, if anyone has any links to workbenchs to buy, I'd love to see them.
1> Do I want to spend my time making a workbench? Or spend my time making other stuff using the bench?
Item 1 and item 2 are very very closely weighted..
2> Cost. Is it cost effective to make a workbench vs purchashing one?
3> Can I make a workbench that is as fully functionally as purchased ones today without much fuss?
4> Are workbenches that are made today worth the money they are selling for?
Aside from completing the rite of passage, I'd like to see some opinions keeping these items in mind. I'd love to see arguments from both sides of the road.
For comparison, if anyone has any links to workbenchs to buy, I'd love to see them.