Working of the Wood

[Tandum (Robin)]

Wood and I don't get on: but:I'm looking for a bench that I can bolt wood working tools to. Recipe for Disaster you may say, just add beer

Today I wanted to bolt in a planer and then a router to work on a 2 meter length of hardwood. I got a power saw here I'd like to bolt in now and again also.

Anyone know of something like that, that isn't really tool or brand specific.

[casstony]

It sounds like you're talking about regular hand tools Robin, in which case it would be safer to clamp the wood to a table and move the router, etc with your hands.

[Tandum (Robin)]

Ohh no, all of these have huge electric motors ... Goes well with beer

I'm after something I can bolt the tools too and pass the wood over.

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Looks like a lot of effort. Can you buy these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P14zJ2mkL8o
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[michaellxv (Michael)]

Yes, you need a workbench to build a good workbench.

I suggest you do some reading here.

Michael.

[Tandum (Robin)]

I got a great workbench, for rebuilding das autos.

[michaellxv (Michael)]

This one might be adaptable to your needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNi6Tpp-ac

[Tandum (Robin)]

I saw his first one on utube. They're both pretty big.
I think he does this for a living.

[michaellxv (Michael)]

It is big being designed to take a full sheet. No reason you couldn't make it smaller to suit your space.

[Tandum (Robin)]

Well that's quickly shot from what can I buy into invent something and build it.

Bugger ..............

[AndrewJ]

Gday Robin
You can get something like a Triton workcentre
http://www.timberbits.com/brand/trit...FQuavAod3QoDnA
It does circular saw, router, jigsaw with the basic setup
and allows a fair range of units.
Lots of extra accessories available, but not cheap.

Andrew

[dimithri86 (Dimithri)]

Geez talk about timing. I was going to start building a workbench tonight. But I didnt have anything specific in mind.

Thanks to that video Robin posted, I think I can integrate my router table into the bench, rather than keep my standalone unit, which never gets use because its always in the corner covered in junk.

I will have to trawl through the woodwork forums for more ideas.

[Wavytone]

Risky business. 2 metre hardwood missile may be the result if a blade bites the wood...

[Tandum (Robin)]

Cheers Andrew, I found a Triton Bench with both saw and router tops on Gumtree. Not too far away and pretty cheap too. Looks like a winner in the short term.

[michaellxv (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Tandum

Well that's quickly shot from what can I buy into invent something and build it.

Bugger ..............

LOL I took it from the link you posted that you wanted to build something. I didn't see the comment about buying something.

The original Triton instruction video is on YouTube if you do get one. Worth a look even if the fashions are not to your taste.