I am wanting to construct a new workbench for for small workshop. I am really limited in space since my shop is only 12 X24 ft. I think that I can only have a bench about 5-feet long, but I am wondering what is the accepted standard for bench width? Most of the benches that I see advertised have a width of between 24-27 inches. What have most of you found to be the best working width for your benches? I want to mount a front mount vise also to hold work for planing, hand-sawing, etc.
I plan on making the bench from SYP using plans that I found on DIY since I can't afford beech or maple. It looks sturdy and heavy enough for my use.
Thanks for any input.
I plan on making the bench from SYP using plans that I found on DIY since I can't afford beech or maple. It looks sturdy and heavy enough for my use.
Thanks for any input.