Thread: Newbie, need advise

I know you guys have some more useful options in terms of ply, the stuff we generally get out this way is pine based and pretty aweful at that. If you can source some toughish ply, any good drying oil will toughen it further and make it glue and chemical resistance. Danish Oil, Tung Oil, Linseed Oil, etc.

As for reversable glue for the hardboard top, about the only thing I can think of is an aerosol contact adhesive. Any woodworking glue will be far to difficult to remove again. Of course you could just screw it down.

Thanks for the response. The plywood is hardwood and on expensive side, not liking that. I think I will try the oil first and see how it comes out. If I choose to apply the hardboard I can just use screws like you said. Should I screw it all around and middle or just enough to hold?

I guess the idea with screws would be just enought to stop the edges/corners from lifting and keep the centre in contact with the ply.

I have seen people put a hardwood apron around the edge which the hardboard sits inside. No screws, no glue and very easy to replace and clean up if any debris get into the gaps.

Putting screws just on the corner sounds good, thanks

For easiest placement and removal, I'd suggest no glue, and no screws. Instead, use short box nails at the perimeter. I think that's how Nawm (Abrams, New Yankee Workshop) does it.

Cheers,
Joe

I'll check that option out, thanks

More than one way to skin a cat eh?

Sure does. This is the bench halfway done, it's 84"x30". I just use the legs from 2x4 basics, this shows the lack of knowledge in this field but it's a start.
I don't really do any woodworking but I hope to pick up some ideas from the members. Anyway, here it is.

Its a nice workbench you got there. Do you intend to use power tools, hand tools or both? You may like to consider a vise if you intend to use hand tools.
You may also want to think about how you would construct a top with an overhang in future to facilitate clamping. Nice workbench

Thanks. I'm just going to put a pegboard for my few tools. For now it's just for tool keeping and a hangout bench in the garage for time alone Maybe I'll pick up a book to start a project.