How large is your work bench?

[esmiller]

I have completed a JGRO router (Sort of). My problem is in adjusting it. When I originally set up my Workbench, I used a cast-off from work, ad bolted it to the wall. The problem is that it is exactly the same width as the router, and since it is bolted to the wall, i am unable to adjust the back (Far travel of Y Axis) bolts for the X Axis adjustment nuts.

Yesterday, I had finally had it when I was trying to adjust them from an awkward position, and ended up stripping out ANOTHER adjustment block!

Today, after work, i stopped by Lowes, picked up some lumber, and began building a new custom-made Workbench. It is 46X96 inches. perfect to cover with a 4X8 sheet of Plywood.

I have the frame made, and it appears to be ROCK SOLID. I just need some more 2X4's to put in for supports in the middle.

As you can see from the pics, i have a MASIVELY MESSY, CLUTTERED, UNORGANIZED workshop! It is amazing I don't cut my own arm off, but i am use to it..Mainly it is all storage.

I will also try to post some pics of my Router as it currently stands..

Eddie

[esmiller]

Here are the pics of my router and Controller enclosure with fan.

The white (Sort of) item hanging between the computer and the router is a sheet. I an wrap it around the poles I nailed up around my router, in order to help keep the dust contained.

Any comments welcome.. ESPECIALLY anything to watch out for where the workbench is concerned. I considered mounting it on wheels for easier moving, but that would have cost me too much stability in my opinion, so i will scoot it if I need to move it ..

Eddie

[esmiller]

WOW! I can't believe it! I started, and finished my workbench in under 8 hours!

I didn't have to go buy more lumber, since I forgot I had another 2X4 in the shed, and I had a 48X96 sheet of 1/2" plywood leaning against the wall in the garage.

I have even jumped up on the table to insure how sturdy it is!

I have even used it to completely DIS-assemble my JGRO router. I needed to take it apart to use super glue on the threads of the adjustmet blocks, but until now i have not had the room I needed to take it apart. it was INCREDIBLE having that much room to work with!

I am amazed that I have been afraid of building my own workbench for years. I was always afraid of it not being sturdy enough, or it being yet another project I would not finish. This was one very simple, easy project that was able to be easily completed in a single day. I recommend it to anyone who needs more space!

I will atach some more pics of the bench. You will see I added to addition cross members under the table. Since my bench is 96" long, I added one at 32" and one at 64".

Any comments and/or questions are welcome.

Eddie

p.s.. if you look at my old workbench in the background, you will see the pieces of my JGRO router where I have disassembled it *TEMPORARILY*

We should get our bonus in March, so i can buy Mach3, and THEN I will be ready to go... assuming the super glue works for the adjustment blocks.. otherwise, i am considering purchasing some CNC made..