On 2020-11-12 11:27 a.m., Michael Suwczinsky wrote:
> I’ve actually tried all around bench access in my 12x12 workspace. It’s
> doable for a specific project, which initially was the workbench itself!
> 4x4 doug fir, with small scale timber framed trestles. The bench got
> dragged, pushed and levered to the middle of the floor when the sill on the
> south wall rotted out and needed replacing, along with the window over the
> bench.
> You get good at sucking in your gut as you squeeze through the narrow
> spaces at each end, sometimes it's easier to climb over.

I've had all-around access for many years. I'm in an unfinished 
basement, and don't want to back my bench against the concrete. ( My new 
bench has a heavy 4x4 trestle Doug Fir base too, supporting the 
split-top LV bench kit in a design much modified their plans. ) I've got 
tool panels on the concrete behind me, using French cleats bolted to the 
concrete. On the other side of the bench I have access to my midi lathe, 
wrenches and other misc tools & supplies weighing down the low 
repurposed cabinet where the lathe sits. When I'm turning, the bench 
behind me provides space for tools, supplies, drawings etc that I want 
handy for turning. It's so convenient, I can't imagine not having access 
all around. But then I have the floor space. (I'd have even more space 
if I ever finish the restoration of a large Georgian chest I started a 
few years ago. In the meanwhile, it provides storage...).

Don

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