Torsion Box Assembly Table – Project of the Week
This week’s project is submitted by Dave. Let’s check it out:
“I finally got my table finished. I downsized mine to a 4 x 4 top and two bay support cabinet. I also added adjustable shelves in the storage bay and casters to allow mobility”.
And for anyone who hasn’t seen them yet, here are the two episodes I did on building a torsion box assembly table and base: Torsion Box & Base
We also have the DVD available for purchase (contains both videos and an additional sideshow) in our store.
Assembly Table – Project of the Week
This week’s project comes from Patrick. My poor little assembly table is cowering in the corner with its tail between its legs. lol. He writes:
This is my take on your assembly table. I had been contemplating what to do for a replacement bench for a couple of years. It was not until I saw the assembly table you built that I decided to combine the features of a work bench with the features of an assembly table. It was this idea that actually ended up saving space despite the fact this new bench is larger than the two it replaced combined. It measures approximately 81” x 51” x 36.5”. The base is walnut, the panels are birch ply and the joinery is mortise and tenon. The top is a seven inch thick torsion box, wrapped in walnut, and includes two vises with the requisite bench dog holes. The bench dog holes presented a problem because I did not believe MDF would be substantial enough for the dogs to react against. Therefore, I glued walnut blocks in wherever a hole was intended. Blocking the dog holes also had the added advantage of not turning the top into a time capsule for every small part I set on the bench. Finally, I have a surface big enough to assemble a large project without the assistance of shims and saw horses.
**UPDATE** Patrick sent in a Sketchup file that details the construction of the torsion box and the role of the solid wood dog hole supports. Download Sketchup File
19- Assembly Table Base
High Resolution Version
Purchase the DVD
This video covers the construction of our assembly table base. I review every detail from cutting the sheetgoods to installing door and drawer hardware. If you like what you see and you are inspired to build your very own assembly table, check out our downloadable plans. A Sketchup file of this project is available here. Thanks to Chris Williams for creating the file for us.
This series is now available on DVD. Purchase your copy today!
And here are a few links to products featured in the assembly table episodes:
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Concealed Hinge JIG IT® System As seen in The Wood Whisperer Video Podcast! Drill concealed hinge cup holes with ease and accuracy. Easily locate, center and drill cup holes on cabinet doors for fully concealed hinges. |
Assembly Square for squaring the frame while the glue dries.
Self-Centering Bits for accurate pre-drilling of screw holes.
18- Assembly Table Torsion Box
High Resolution Version
Purchase on DVD
Here’s the one you’ve all been waiting for! If you’ve seen my latest videos or if you’ve checked out the live webcam recently, you most likely got a good view of my new assembly table. And I haven’t been able to go into too much detail about it….until now! In collaboration with our good friends over at FineWoodworking.com, we’ve created two project videos for your viewing and building pleasure. Episode 18 covers the construction of the Torsion Box Top and Episode 19 covers the construction of the base.
If you like what you see and you are inspired to build your very own assembly table, downloadable plans are available at FineWoodworking.com. You can also view shorter versions of the videos right on the Finewoodworking.com site. But the full video will only be available here at TheWoodWhisperer.com.
This series is now available on DVD. Purchase your copy today!
A Sketchup file of this project is available here. Thanks to Chris Williams for creating the file for us.
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