quick question about press
- Thread starter Justin H
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I assume you're making a frame of 2x4 and attaching it to the wall then putting plywood on top? I did this for a second small bench and put it in a corner then stuck a 2x4 leg on the outer corner. It has worked very well as a second bench for a press. Your plan sounds solid.
How I attached the press to this was the front bolts I used Lag bolts that went through the plywood and into the 2x4 (smaller predrilled hole) but not all the way through. On the back bolts that just went through plywood I used regular bolts and nuts/washers.
How I attached the press to this was the front bolts I used Lag bolts that went through the plywood and into the 2x4 (smaller predrilled hole) but not all the way through. On the back bolts that just went through plywood I used regular bolts and nuts/washers.
I have 2 pieces of 2 x 6, stacked on top of the other, which are bolted to my bench (2 places, near back and front edges) and then stick out about 3-4 inches beyond the edge of the bench. The press is bolted on to the part that protrudes. This raises the press (which I like), though it makes it protrude from the front of the bench (though I find that improves access). I admit it's overkill-- I think I would break the press before I detach it from the wood! My bench is held on to the wall with deck screws, so it makes for a very solid set up. Good luck!
