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Paulk style workbenches - meackerman - 09-21-2016
Anyone ever build/use a Ron Paulk style workbench?
something like this:
![[Image: paulk-bench-2-10-746x420.jpg]](http://jayscustomcreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/paulk-bench-2-10-746x420.jpg)
lots of variations out there.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - Mr Eddie - 09-21-2016
I can see where this would make a great work site bench that 3-4 people could use at one time. For me personally, I think it has too many holes. I recently made a new work table and am still trying to figure out how many holes I really need and where to locate them. I do like the access to the underside of the bench. That would be handy for jigs and for setting fences to square up face frames. I think more people are trying to build some degree of Festool's MFT into their benches.
Lonnie
RE: Paulk style workbenches - meackerman - 09-21-2016
yeah seems like a lot of holes. maybe only needs 1/2 as many.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - thai_woodie - 09-22-2016
Yep, I have seen lot's of versions of this. Now I see someone, is actually selling them either complete or as a kit. Agree with the other posts, surely don't need that many dog holes. 3 to 4 rows I would think would handle everything.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - tag - 09-22-2016
That bench makes me want to play a game of air hockey.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - Gary™ - 09-22-2016
That many dog holes are nice using Parfdogs. You can find the video on youtube and it's the same thing the Festool MFT top includes
RE: Paulk style workbenches - meackerman - 09-22-2016
don't really like steel benchdogs. Rather have plastic or brass.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - AHill - 09-24-2016
A workbench without a vise? Looks more like a versatile assembly table than a workbench. Also, with that many holes, and as large as it is, I can see stuff getting lost in the cavity. It's pretty deep and I would think it'd be hard to retrieve parts that fell through dog holes. A traditional workbench is only about 24" wide, making it easier to reach to get stuff. Another thing that kind of bothers me is the corners are all very sharp. I tend to get klutsy every once in awhile and I could see myself getting hurt on those corners.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - meackerman - 09-24-2016
There are a few mods out there that people have made that have a vise. I agree too many dog holes. I like big bench (been using one for years) so that part doesn't bother me.
RE: Paulk style workbenches - Mags® - 09-25-2016
I have made that bench. It is really well thought out and I recommend it. I use it mostly for sheet good breakdown and as a assembly area outside of my shop, since space is tight. Overall the weight is manageable for one person and setup is a snap.