On 10/22/2018 2:37 PM, wrote:
On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 7:31:39 PM UTC-5, Clark Moss wrote:
What is the minimum recommended bench top thickness when using bench-dogs or other types of hold-fasts?

I'm replacing the top of my work table with some 1.25 inch thick butcher block. I'd like to add some 3/4 inch holes for hold fasts.

I believe a workbench should be solid and massive. Heavy so it does not move when you plane boards. My bench is about 2' x 8' and 2.5" thick. Red oak. It doesn't move. I wish I had made it an inch thicker.

I believe a workbench should contain drawers filled with tools. My
workbench top is 1.5" solid construction grade fir. You'd need a fork
lift to move it.

http://jbstein.com/Flick/bench04.JPG
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