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Garage Workbench Plans
Every home woodworker knows the importance of making efficient use of the available space in his or her shop. This workbench is designed to provide the maximum functionality using the minimum amount of space possible. It provides a work surface of about six feet by two feet and is about 35” in height. It’s just the right size to provide ample work space for most projects.
The features that make this workbench ideal for the home shop are the built in clamping system, the nine drawers, the center cabinet space, and the mobility. The four inch casters enable you to easily roll it into position when needed and roll it aside when it is not in use.
The top surface is made of two layers of 3/4” MDF. This provides an extremely flat and solid work surface. The T-track inlaid in the top and around the edges provides a versatile clamping system that easily clamps very small or very large work pieces.
Copyright © 2006 by Robert E. Reedy All Rights Reserved This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the author.
Rev 5/12/2020 Table of Contents – 1
Dimensions Drawings
Materials List – 1 ...... x Materials List – 2 ...... xi Cutout Drawings Base/Back ...... xii Cutout Drawings – Top ...... xiii Cutout Drawings – Panels ...... xiv Cutout Drawings – Misc ...... xv End and Center Panels ...... 1 Base Dimensions & Layout ...... 2 Back Dimensions & Layout ...... 3 Top Dimensions & Layout ...... 4 Sub Top Dimensions & Layout ...... 5 Top Trim and T-Track ...... 6 Drawer Slides, Stiffener, Misc. Small Parts ...... 7 Drawer Fronts, Front Trim, and Doors ...... 8 Drawer Boxes Dimensions ...... 9 Middle Shelf ...... 10 Table of Contents – 2
Assembly Instructions
Drawer Supports & Slides (Left Panel Right Surface) ...... 11 Drawer Slides (Left Mid Panel - Left Surface) ...... 12 Drawer Supports (Left Mid Panel - Right Surface)...... 13 Drawer Supports (Right Mid Panel - Left Surface)l ...... 14 Drawer Supports & Slides (Right Mid Panel - Right Surface) ...... 15 Drawer Supports & Slides (Right Panel - Left Surface) ...... 16 Base to Panels...... 17 Stiffener - Casters ...... 18 Attach the Back ...... 19 Assemble the Face Frame ...... 23 Attach the Middle Shelf ...... 20 Assemble the Face Frame ...... 21 Attach the Face Frame ...... 22 Attach the Leveling Blocks to the Panels ...... 23 Attach the Front & Rear Leveling Blocks ...... 24 Attach the Sub Top ...... 25 Attach the Inner Trim ...... 26 Attach the Middle Trim ...... 27 Attach the Top ...... 28 Attach the Track to the Top ...... 29 Attach the Track to the Front & Ends ...... 30 Attach the Lower Trim ...... 31 Assemble the Drawer Boxes & Fronts...... 32 Attach Cabinet Doors ...... 33 Attach Middle Door trim ...... 34 Clamping System Parts ...... 35 Assemble the EZ Mount Stop ...... 36 Clamping System Usage Instructions ...... 37 Clamping System Illustrations ...... 38 Clamping Long Work Pieces ...... 39 Snapshots...... 40 Materials List - 1
Qty Size Material Item name 2 29 1/4” by 19” 3/4” Oak Plywood End Panels 2 28 1/4” by 18 1/4” 3/4” Plywood Middle Panels 1 66 1/2” by 19” 3/4” Plywood Base 1 66 1/2” by 28 1/4” 3/4” Plywood Back 1 72” by 23 3/4” 3/4” MDF Board Top 1 68” by 19 3/4” 3/4” MDF Board Sub Top 2 69 1/2” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 1st Front & Back Sub Top Trim 2 21 1/4” ” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 1st End Sub Top Trim 2 71” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 2nd Front & Back Sub Top Trim 2 22 3/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 2nd End Sub Top Trim 2 36” 1/2” by 3/4” T-Track Front T-Track 5 24” 1/2” by 3/4” T-Track End & Top T-Track 1 18” 1/2” by 3/4” Secondary T-Track 1 72” by 3/4” by 1/2” 1/2” Thick MDF or Wood Front Lower T-Track Trim 2 24” by 3/4” by 1/2” 1/2” Thick MDF or Wood End Lower T-Track Trim 4 18 1/4” by 1 1/2” 1 1/2” Wood Top Drawer Supports 16 18 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood Drawer Supports 12 18 1/4” by 2 1/2” 3/4” Wood Drawer Side Guides 4 18 1/4” by 3” 3/4” Wood Lower Drawer Side Guides 6 18 1/4” by 2” 3/4” Wood Lower Drawer Supports 2 14 1/2” by 2” 3/4” Wood Lower Back Supports 1 28 1/2” by 2” 3/4” Wood Center Lower Back Support 4 18 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood 18 1/4”” Leveling Block 4 16 3/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood 16 3/4” Leveling Block 2 28 1/2” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood 28 1/2” Leveling Block 1 66 1/2” 2 by 4 (3 1/2” by 1 1/2”) Stiffener 6 16” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Drawer Trim 2 29 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Vertical End Trim
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Qty Size Material Item name 2 30” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood End Trim 2 23 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Vertical Divider Trim 2 65” by 3” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Upper & Lower Trim 1 3 1/2” by 30 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Center Drawer Front 2 3 1/2” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Front 2 4 1/2” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 4 1/2” Drawer Front 2 5 1/4” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 5 1/4” Drawer Front 2 7” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 7” Drawer Front 2 19” by 14 3/4” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Cabinet Doors 1 18 1/2” by 3” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Door Lip 6 19” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Sides 4 19” by 3 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 3 7/8” Drawer Sides 4 19” by 4 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 4 7/8” Drawer Sides 4 19” by 6 5/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 6 5/8” Drawer Sides 2 28 3/8” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Center Drawer Ends 4 14 3/8” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Ends 4 14 3/8” by 3 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 3 7/8” Drawer Ends 4 14 3/8” by 4 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 4 7/8” Drawer Ends 4 14 3/8” by 6 5/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 6 5/8” Drawer Ends 1 29 1/8” by 18 1/4” 1/4” Hardboard Center Drawer Bottom 6 15 1/8”” by 18 1/4” 1/4” Hardboard Drawer Bottom 1 18 1/4” by 30” 3/4” plywood Middle Shelf 1 18” by 2 3/4” 1 1/2” thick wood Secondary T-Track 2 18” by 1” 1/2” thick wood Secondary T-Track Trim
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The two end panels are 1" taller than the center panels. This is because the center panels sit on the top surface of the base and the end panels extend 1/4" below the bottom surface of the base..
The end panels are also 3/4" wider than the center panels. This is so they will be flush with the ends of the back section.
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First, cut the top from a piece of 3/4" MDF. Then cut the T-Track slots according to the drawing to the right.
72 " The T-Track slot dimensions are based on the center of the slots. However, the exact location of these items is strictly a matter of personal choice.
T-Track sizes vary from brand to brand. The most common sizes are 3/4" wide by 1/2" deep or 3/4" wide by 3/8" deep. Cut the slots so T-Track & Miter Slot Cutout Dimensions Cutout Miter Slot & T-Track T- TrackSlot T- the track you're using is 24 " flush with the top surface.
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The Sub Top trim is made of 3/4" thick by 1 1/2" high material. This because the T-Track is 1/2" by 3/4".
1 1/2"1 1st Front & Back Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 69 1/2 "
2nd End Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 1 1/2"1 1st End Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 1/2"1 21 1/4 " 22 3/4 "
2nd Front & Back Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 1 1/2"1 71 "
If you have a pocket hole jig, I reccommend drilling pocket holes in the 2nd Sub Top Trim pieces as shown. These pocket holes will be used to secure the Top to the Sub Top. The exact location of the pocket holes is not critical. The important thing is that they do not line up with the screw holes in your T-Track. If you do not have a pocket hole jig, the Top can be secured with finishing nails or glue.
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1 1/2" Drawer Trim (6) 1 1/2" Vertical End Trim (2) 16" 29 1/4"
1 1/2" Middle Trim (1) 1 1/2" Vertical Divider Trim (2) 30" 23 1/4"
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28 3/8" 14 3/8"
3 7/8" 6 5/8" Drawer Ends (4) 4 7/8" Drawer Ends (4) 6 5/8" 3 7/8" Drawer Ends (4) 4 7/8"
14 3/8" 14 3/8" 14 3/8"
Center Drawer Bottom (1) Drawer Bottoms (6) 18 1/4" 18 1/4"
29 1/8" 15 1/8"
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Middle Shelf Dimensions Page 10
Middle Shelf 18 1/4"
30"
2 3/4" Lower Track Support (2)
18" (Lower Track Support is made of 1 1/2" thick material.)
1" Lower Track Trim (2)
18" (Lower Track Trim is made of 1/2" thick material.)
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Drawer Supports & Slides (Left Panel Right Surface) Page 11
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CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio
Rev. 2-21-2012 Drawer Slides (Left Mid Panel - Left Surface) Page 12
18 1/4 "
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CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Drawer Supports (Left Mid Panel - Right Surface) Page 13
18 1/4 "
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CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Drawer Supports (Right Mid Panel - Left Surface) Page 14
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D ra we r S up 13 3/4 " po rt
Lo we r D 26 1/4 " ra we r S up po rt Right Inside Panel
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Drawer Supports & Slides (Right Mid Panel - Right Surface) Page 15
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19 "
3 "
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CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Attach the Panels to the Base Page 17
18 1/4"
29 1/4"
18 1/4"
Lower Back Supports
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach theStiffener & Casters to the Base Page 18
Attach the casters to the base as shown. Then position the stiffener as close to the front as possible while still allowing clearance for the swival casters to rotate. Mark the position of the stiffener, then drill about six holes for #8 wood screws through the base. Apply some glue and secure the stiffener to the base with 2" #8 screws.
The screw heads will be inside cabinet below the drawers so it doesn't matter if you use flathead or pan head screws..
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Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach The Back Page 19
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Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Middle Shelf Page 20
Attach the middle shelf to the supports.
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CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2/21/2012 Assemble the Face Frame Page 21
Don't forget! The pocket holes go on the back side of the face frame.
Upper Trim
3" 3" 3"
4" 4"
5" 5"
6 3/4" 6 3/4"
Lower Trim
Assemble the front trim pieces (face frame) as shown. The dimensions for the drawer trim spacing are shown in the drawing above. The important thing is that the drawer trim pieces line up with the drawer slides.
If the drawer slides are off a little, position the drawer trim pieces so they are flush with the top of the drawer slides.
Pocket holes are the easiest way to join trim or face frames as they are often called. if you don't have a pocket hole jig, you can use dowel joints.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev 9-14-2010 Attach the FaceFrame to the Cabinet Page 22
Attach the assembled face frame to the cabinet with finishing nails. Then, countersink and fill the nail holes with wood putty.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Leveling Blocks to the End and Center Panels Page 23
Now, you are ready to attach the leveling blocks. This is the way you ensure that the top is perfectly flat when the workbench is completed. First, drill three 1/4" diameter holes completely through each leveling block, (the two shortest ones only need two holes). The exact location of the holes is not critical. Drill a hole about 2" from each end and one in the middle of each leveling block. To keep the glue from setting before you're finished, it's best to attach the end and center panel leveling blocks first and ensure they are level with each other before attaching the front and rear ones.
Apply some glue to the mating faces and attach the end and center panel leveling blocks using 1 1/2" #8 pan head screws with flat washers as shown. Do not tighten the screws yet as the blocks must be leveled first.
After all the blocks are in place, use a straight edge to ensure the top surfaces of all the leveling blocks are level with each other. If you have a four foot level, that would work great.
The important thing is that the top surfaces of the leveling blocks be level with each other. This will provide a flat surface to mount the sub top to.
When all the blocks are level, tighten the screws and recheck that they did not move.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Front & Rear Leveling Blocks Page 24
Apply glue to the mating surfaces and attach the front and rear leveling blocks as shown in the diagram. Use your straight edge to ensure the tops are even with the tops of the end and center leveling blocks. Then tighten the screws.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Sub Top to the Cabinet Page 25
Attach the Sub Top with 1 1/2" #8 flathead screws. The Sub Top should be flush to the edges of the cabinet on all four sides.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Inner Sub Top Trim Page 26
Attach the Inner Sub Top Trim to the Sub Top with 1 1/2" #8 flathead screws. Be sure the top of the trim is flush with the top surface of the Sub Top.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Middle Trim to the Inner Sub Top Trim Page 27
Attach the Middle Sub Top Trim to the Inner Sub Top Trim with 1 1/2" #8 flathead screws. Be sure to space these screws so they don't interfere with the screws in the inner trim or the T-Track which will be attched to the Middle Sub Top trim. The pocket holes will be used to attach the edges of the top to the trim.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Top to the Sub Top Page 28
Attach the Top to the Sub Top with 1" #8 flathead screws through the cutouts for the T-Track. Secure the edges of the top with pocket hole screws through the holes you drilled through the Inner Sub Top Trim. You can secure the right side with screws from the underside of the sub top. If you prefer, you can glue the Top to the Sub Top. However, gluing it will make it much more difficult to replace the top in the future if you need to. Note: The dimensions given in these plans are based using T-Track th ta is 3/4" wide and 1/2" thick. If your T-Track is a different size, you will need to modify the thickness of the inner trim accordingly.
Pocket Hole Screws
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the T-Track & Miter track to the Top Page 29
Attach the T-Track to the top as shown with 1" #6 screws. Some manufacturers countersink the holes for mounting the track and others do not. From my experience, I prefer flathead screws with countersunk holes. This keeps the screw heads from interfering with the bolts sliding through the track. The track I used for the prototype was designed for pan head screws, so I countersunk them on my drill press.
Top T-Track
Attach the Secondary T-Track Support to the left side of the cabinet with six 2" #8 flathead screws. Position this piece so it is 1" below the Sub Top Trim and centered front to back.
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Attach the T-Track to the Edges of the Front and Ends Page 30
Attach the edge T-Track on each end and along the front to the middle Sub Top Trim with 1" #6 screws. Position this T-Track under the bottom surface of the Top as shown in the detail drawing.
T-Track joins at the corners like this so you can slide the bolts in and out. End T-Track
Detail
End T-Track
Front T-Track
Attach the Secondary T-Track to the Secondary T-Track Support. The T-Track should be centered top to bottom.
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Rev. 2-21-2012 Attach the Lower Front Trim to the Front and Ends Page 31
Attach the Lower Top Trim on each end and along the front to the middle Sub Top Trim with 1 1/2" finishing nails.
If you cut the top a little larger than the dimensions called for, you can trim it with your router and a flush trimming bit. Use the Lower Top Trim for the bit bearing to follow.
The Lower Top Trim joins at the corners like this.
Detail
Lower Trim
Lower Trim
Attach the Secondary T-Track Trim with finishing nails.
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio
Rev. 2-21-2012 Assemble the Drawers Page 32
Apply a little glue to the mating surfaces and assemble the drawer boxes. Left Side
Right Side
Back
Front
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Assemble the front, back, and right side with finishing nails as shown in Step 1. Insert the bottom as shown in Step 2. Attach the left side as shown in Step 3.
Step 4 Step 5 Support the drawer boxes with 1/4" thick strips of wood and attach the drawer fronts with 1 1/8" screws as shown. This is necessary because the bottom of the front must be 1/4" below the bottom of the box so it will overlap the rear cabinet trim when installed.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Cabinet Doors Page 33
Attach the cabinet doors so the tops align with the tops of the drawers and the sides align with the ends of the middle drawer as shown above.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Attach the Middle Door trim Page 34
Attach the Door Lip to the back of either of the cabinet doors so half of it is visible as shown. Attach it to the back of the door with a couple of 1" wood screws. The left door is not pictured in the drawing for clarity.
This piece serves as a door lip so there is no visible gap between the doors.
Now, you're ready to attach the Drawer and Door handles and your work bench is finished.
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio
Rev. 2-21-2012 Clamping System Parts Page 35
3/8" Button Hole 5/16" Bolt Hole 3/8" Button Hole
2 3/4 " 2 " 2" Clamp Jaws (2) 3 1/2 " 4 1/2" Clamp Jaw Layout (Side 1) Clamp Jaw Layout (Side 2)
5/8"
1 1/2"
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24" 1 1/2"
1 3/4" 1 3/4" 2" EZ Clamp Stop Dia - 5/16" 28"
Drill two pocket holes in each Post as shown below. Next, drill two 1/4" diameter holes in the end of each Post as shown. (The 1/4" holes 2" Post (2) should only be 1/2" deep.) 2" Jaws (2) 2 1/2" 4"
1/2"
Drill a 5/16" bolt through each jaw as 3/8" shown. Next, drill two 5/16" holes for the 2 1/4 " dowel pins in each Jaw as shown. (The dowel pin holes are 5/16" diameter so the Dia - 5/16" 1/2" Jaws can pivot over the pins. These holes should be 1/2" deep.) Posts Jaws
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Assemble the EZ Mount Stop Page 36
Attach the Posts to the ends of the Stop Bar with pocket hole screws as shown below. Next, cut four 7/8" long dowel pins from 1/4" dowel rod. Apply some glue and insert a 1/4" dowel pin into each hole in the ends of the Posts. (The dowel pins should protude about 3/8" from the ends of the Posts.)
Place the Jaws over the protuding dowel pins as shown above. (Do not glue the dowel pins to the Jaws as the Jaws must be allowed to pivot in order to work as clamps.) Insert a 5/16 carriage bolt through the holes as shown. (The carriage bolt should be 5" long. Secure the pieces with a flat washer and knob.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Clamping System Usage Page 37
The T-Track clamping system provides a flexible way of clamping both large and small work pieces. Most work pieces can be clamped using the two Clamp Jaws and the Rear Stop. The Clamp Jaws are used with the T-Track that runs along the front edge of the workbench. The Rear Stop is used with the T-Track that is embedded in the top surface of the workbench.
For longer workpieces, you can use the the Clamp Jaws with the T-Track on the ends of the workbench. The EZ Mount Stop may be secured anywhere along the workbench top. The simple clamps on each end of the EZ Mount Stop grip the edge of the workbench top as well as C-Clamps. This feature enables you to use the workbench as a large bar clamp for gluing up boards.
You can make the clamping system grip the work piece even tighter by gluing strips of 100 grit sandpaper along the edges that contact the workpiece. The sandpaper requires much less force than the surface of bare wood.
The button arrangement on the Clamp Jaws allows you to filp the Clamp Jaws over for thicker work pieces. The drawings on the next two pages illustrates how the clamps work.
To clamp a work piece, position the workpiece so the edge protudes slightly over the edge of the workbench top as shown. Then, position the Rear Stop against the workpiece and tighten it to T-Track using the knobs. Next, tighten the Clamp Jaws against the workpiece with the knobs and your work piece will be clamped just like with a vice.
For thinner workpieces, position the Clamp Jaws and Rear Stop as shown. If your workpiece is thinner than 3/4", you can place strips of wood under the work piece so it is slightly higher than the top edges of the Clamp Jaws.
For thicker workpieces, flip the Clamp Jaws so the second button is against the Lower T-Track Trim and reverse the Rear Stop so the thicker edge is against the workpiece.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Using the Clamps Page 38
For thinner workpieces, position the Clamp Jaws and Rear Stop as shown.
Second Button
Rear Stop Clamp Jaw Workpiece
Button
T-Track
For thicker workpieces, flip the Clamp Jaw so the second button is against the Lower T-Track Trim and reverse the Rear Stop so the thicker edge is against the workpiece.
Button
Clamp Jaw Workpiece Rear Stop
Second Button
T-Track
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Clamping Long Workpieces Page 39
To clamp long work pieces, use the Clamping Jaws and EZ Mount Stop as shown.
Copyright c by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Snapshots Page 40
Clamping a Small Work Piece
Clamping a large Work Piece Vertically
Clamping a Large Work Piece
Clamping a Work Light Clamping a Thick Work Piece
Copyright c by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio Front View
72 " 68 " Lower Trim Lower Upper TrimUpper
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio End View
1 23 4 "
End View
19 "
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio