Cut the spacers that form the dog holes d2, d3 and d4 from the other 2. Yet another modified paulk style workbench using shaper. Ideally, space the dog holes so you can secure a board of any width to the workbench, ken, so start by measuring your vises capacity. Download ron paulk workbench plans plans free wood designer. After remembering i saw him a long time ago, i recently found him again and he has his version 2 workbench out now. I made some changes to fit my requirements there is a pine frame at the bottom made of twobyfours. I gathered some inspiration from the paulk workbench, the diy workbench by jen woodhouse, and just my personal needs. Im using it as an outfeed table at the moment, easily. The result of this design is that it is strong, versatile and flexible workshop solution. Festools mft has a sacrificial mdf top, and the original paulk workbench design has a plywood top similarly perforated with dog holes. Shots of the ron paulk ultimate workbench plans download conduit table. I needed something for breaking down sheet goods that could itself be broken down for storage. The flat stable surface, easy table sawrouter accommodations, and easy portability. Paulk workbench ii pwb2 pdf plans for the paulk workbench ii this is our most popular plan.
After figuring out the properties of the ultimate work bench, it was time to design it, which is where the fun beginsin the virtual wood shop. The paulk workbench and miter stand are unique workbenches designed to increase your work flow and productivity. The paulk workbench is the most innovative workbench in the last 40 years. I dont think we could not have the ron paulk workbench in this line up. Workbench videos workbench cutting list workbench blog posts workbench faqs tools and equipment workbench gallery making a workbench is a perfect project for any woodworker to develop and hone. This gives me the option of using round dogs as well as hold. The paulk compact workbench 3x6 plans pcb this smartly designed workbench is perfect for the woodworker with limited space or simply wants a compact version of the paulk workbench. My original intention was to design something of my own but ive been drawn to ron paulk s workbench for quite some time now. Toms torsion box workbench popular woodworking magazine.
The paulk work bench panel cross cut jig idea for new table, set to cut up to wide for robes. If youre building a paulk bench, i guess a strict pattern of well drilled holes is important, since you will be using a lot of dog hole mounted hardware to. I wanted to make this an outfeed table for my table saw as. There are several workbench designs that include mdf or plywood tops which are thoroughly perforated with dog holes, almost like big sheets of pegboard.
I built a customized paulk workbench based on my particular needs. My bench top is 3 inches thick so to solve this i finished off the rest of the hole with a 34 forstner bit. Periodically thought this bench build, i have gone back a pulled out the workbench design book, by christopher schwarz for reference or when i had a question about some part of the build. The holes are consistently irregular shaped with a minor diameter of 19. If youre building a paulk bench, i guess a strict pattern of well drilled holes is important, since you will be using a lot of dog hole mounted hardware to clamp and align your workpiece. Quick clamps for paulk workbench or mft table jays custom. I applied this to my paulk inspired workbench which has a grid of 34 holes 4 on center. Download ron paulk workbench plans plans free wood. The paulk compact workbench 3x6 planssmartly designed, spaceefficient version of the fullsize paulk bench although ive used the table quite a bit, this photo best captures its capability. I havent built the paulk bench, but its on my to do list. The paulk workbench is an innovative workbench system with a torsion boxlike design. How to get them clever wood projects the right woodworking plans make woodworking projects easy wood working projects woodworking can be a lot of fun, but many people get discouraged because they are not knowledgeable enough on the subject and feel that creating nice pieces is a little overwhelming.
Feb 15, 2017 this was one of the first real projects i made when i started my shop. Over the past years i have built a few, like the portable workbench and the easy workbench but now after much planing i decided to build the ultimate workstation. But i can make wood ones if i choose, fitting them to the holes for the metal dogs. Jan 26, 2019 paul, my workbench is one of the things i plan on building on my threemonth sabbatical from work coming up in a few months, and i have considered plywood as an alternative, so thank you for showing that it can make for a very good and solid workbench. March 2008 when the hotel was finally sold, john asked emily. Ideally, space the dog holes so you can secure a board of any width to the workbench, ken. Project plans the greatlooking plans you see below come from buildsomething is brought to you by kreg tool company, a company youve trusted for over 27 years to create tools that help you build a sense of accomplishment as you build projects. This was one of the first real projects i made when i started my shop. These bench dogs made of plastic fit the sjobergs childrens workbench junior and the workbench duo and any workbench table top with 19 mm or 34 inch wide holes.
Yet another paulk style workbench with mft top using shaper. Used well, your bench is an allinone, threedimensional clamping solution that will allow you to hold your work on any of its edges or faces. I had a couple of kreg bench clamps that i used with a steel plate recessed into an older workbench. As seen on ron paulks youtube channel, the compact workbench retains the flexibility and utility of the original paulk bench in a smaller size perfect for the woodworker with limited space or portability in mind.
A ball locking device holds the bench dog in place. Jun 24, 2019 this is my new workbench, based on ron paulk s design with the openings in the side for keeping tools and things that otherwise clutter up the top of the bench. This is basically a torsion box with holes in it a very lightweight, very strong, beautifully engineered jobsite bench that accommodates almost any power tool. In a lot of ways, that distinction goes to sketchup, a computer modeling program that is easy to use, and free. American workbench workbenches workbench accessories. With these bases i can now use them anywhere on my workbench with dog holes. Toolstoday wants to acknowledge and thank paulk homes for allowing us to film the build of his amazing workbench. The project was challenging and time consuming, but for anyone who wants a portable workbench which can be used for a variety of tasks, the design and level of functionality in my opinion is hard to beat. The paulk work bench and cross cut jig i felt i needed to include this as it is the center of my shop and an example of taking something and adjusting it to your personal needs. Installing the table saw pipe guides and pipes duration. Apr 08, 2015 my dog hole days are over posted on april 8, 2015 by jonathan since i seem to have broken just about all of the rules in building my workbench, i plan on continuing that habit while drilling my dog holes. The only problem i had with plunging my bench dog holes with this method is not having enough length on the bit to go all the way through the top. I had purchased a shaper origin when it was introduced at the festool connect in lebanon in 2017, but i never took the time to figure out how to use it.
The workbench is the same height as my table saw, so it can also serve as an outfeed table for the saw. Apr 22, 2014 i saw a very popular workbench called the ultimate workbench designed by ron paulk. How to drill perfectly vertical bench dog holes in your. In many ways, this looks like a traditional workbench. The only thing i changed really was the lumber i used 12mm baltic birch, the dog holes are 20mm not 34 and the ttracks are not just the standard ttrack but are the incra ttrack with integrated measuring scale. A year or so ago i came accross ron paulk for his crown molding videos.
Aug 04, 2015 after making my modified paulk workbench and making changes to it again to add clamping holes i received a ton of recommendations on how to modify different kind of clamps to make them easier to use on the bench. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon home improvement best sellers. This is my new workbench, based on ron paulk s design with the openings in the side for keeping tools and things that otherwise clutter up the top of the bench. Quick clamps for paulk workbench or mft table jays. Jun 25, 2015 a year or so ago i came accross ron paulk for his crown molding videos. Unfortunately, the dog holes are not as precision milled as festool mft3 which was my need and expectation. I needed something for breaking down sheet goods that could itself be. For the end vise, i milled square dog holes to fit specific steel dogs.
Im building my first real woodworking workbench complete with a bench vise. Drill two pilot holes for the deck screws in each spacer detail 1. You might want to consider putting in the clamping holes on hale of you bench. Woodworking bench plans woodworking workbench woodworking workshop woodworking projects woodworking software woodworking books woodworking shop layout woodworking beginner woodworking patterns. Starting at the right end of the bench, glue and screw the first spacer d2, then clamp the handscrew around it to position the second spacer photo 8. Jun 14, 2016 every workshop needs a good workstation. Flex bench modules are made to order, and may have a few business days of lead time for production based on current demand. If you are in alaska, hawaii or outside the usa and would like a shipping quote please email your address and which modules you are interested in buying to. Ron also discusses his router and router plate choice. Feb 23, 2018 how to drill perfectly vertical bench dog holes in your workbench a woodworking bench is more than just a table to lay your tools and project parts on. How far apart should i space dog holes on a workbench. Finished it will be 4w x 8 l x 3h it has placement for a table saw and router station. Yet another paulk style workbench with mft top using. I have also purchased ron paulk s workbench plans both the originals and the compact versions, but i do not have a van or pickup truck, so i knew that even the compact one would not fit into my suv.
So i bought his plans and decided to make a semimobile version of the paulk workbench to use as my workbench, assembly table, and outfeed table. I needed a portable workbench for my woodworking and carpentry projects. The paulk work bench and cross cut jig woodworking bench woodworking bench bench diy bench garage workbench bench plans i felt i needed to include this as it is the center of my shop and an example of taking something and adjusting it to your personal needs. The dog holes are fairly useful for clamping through, as well as using for actual bench dogs. I wanted to make this an outfeed table for my table saw as well as a. The workbench is on locking swivel casters so its easily movable and manageable, despite the size of this beast. Paul sellers how to build a workbench page a portal to everything we have available and everything you need to know about building your workbench. I recently decided to learn how to use my shaper origin along with fusion 360 to build a subcompact version of rons workbench. Making dog holes in the ron paulk workbench part 1 youtube.
I saw a very popular workbench called the ultimate workbench designed by ron paulk. Any advice for building a simple workbench for a novice. Its 3x6 finished size will fit nicely in most vehicles and workspaces. I have also purchased ron paulk s workbench plans both the originals and the compact version. Paul, my workbench is one of the things i plan on building on my threemonth sabbatical from work coming up in a few months, and i have considered plywood as an alternative, so thank you for showing that it can make for a very good and solid workbench.
This 4x8 workbench is a popular size for most any project. Jul 07, 2014 the paulk work bench and cross cut jig i felt i needed to include this as it is the center of my shop and an example of taking something and adjusting it to your personal needs. Video workbench dog holes popular woodworking magazine. Earlier, i said the domino was the coolest tool ever, but i spoke too quickly. Its all made from plywood, so you could definitely make it with the tools you have, although you may need a router to precisely drill all the holes. The paulk workbench top measures 3x6x10, completely assembled, and also has two adjustable support saw horses. The idea behind his design is to make a lightweight, break down workbench that contractors can take with them from jobsite to jobsite to work efficiently. If your top is much deeper than 2 inchs this becomes the problem. May 31, 2015 timed hi everyone here are a duet snapshots of my nearly complete paulk bench unity purchased the plans for 10.