Jewellers bench

[lynnm]

Hubby is going to make me one but can you tell me how deep the cut out should be please? We keep argueing about it

[ps_bond]

Personal preference!

I don't feel mine is deep enough - and I made it semi-circular, so a bit wider than it is deep would be nice (i.e. oval). It would also give me more storage space for hanging tools around it.

Recommendations vary from 24-38 inches wide by 11 deep, down to only 4" deep (The Jeweler's Bench Book, Lewton-Brain)

You're the one who'll be sitting at it, so go for what is comfortable. You can always cut more off, sticking it back again is more demanding.

[lynnm]

Thanks Peter... might help hubby to listen to me... he was talking about a 6" recess but I don't think it's enough

[Emerald]

Hi Lyn, I had mine made for me and the recess is 12" there is a photo somwhere in the workshop thread.

[lynnm]

Hi Lyn, I had mine made for me and the recess is 12" there is a photo somwhere in the workshop thread.

Thanks Jo... will go take a look

[lynnm]

OK I give up... how do I find the workshop gallery? Found the link to albums at the top but can't get any further

double duh! it's on the forum!

[Emerald]

Well if you like what you see i or anyone else can give you all dimensions if that will help the OH

[Charlotte]

There was a fab plan for a bench on here a while back... think Peter posted it. I can't wait to make one!!! Good luck, make sure you think of everything you want on it!xxx

[ps_bond]

These ones?

[Ganoksin] Build Your Own Basic Jewelers Bench
[Ganoksin] Build Your Own Advanced Jewelers Bench

There's also at least one plan (remarkably similar to the above!) in Complete Metalsmith.

[Petal]

Here's a pic of Jo's bench, so you can see what she means.

http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/jew...kshops-12.html