[TheForge] Benches

[ries]

Hmm- I could not imagine having wooden benches in my metal shop.
I catch my pants on fire often enough that a wood would be a goner pretty quickly.

My two main work benches are 1/2" plate tops, on steel legs, one is 36" x 96", the other is 24" x 96". 
These are for welding, layout, grinding, and similar spark producing activities.

I dont put vises on benches, though.
My vises are on posts, freestanding with walkaround space on all sides, and bolted down to the concrete floor.
Much handier for big stuff.



Ries Niemi
Industrial Artist
http://www.riesniemi.com/