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Newbie question - workbench width?

16 years ago

I am new to this forum, and hoping for some advice from seasoned woodworkers. I have a couple of large pieces of butcher block I would like to use as a workbench top. It is 24" wide, but I have enough to double it, so my question is: would a 24" deep workbench be too narrow? Would 48" be better, or is 48" too deep? This is going in our basement, and will be used by the whole family for general carpentry projects (building birdhouses, small furniture repairs, etc.) I'd really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

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Jon1270
16 years ago
24" is a nice size for most projects. 48" would definitely be overkill.
carajon
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks Jon! I'm actually relieved to get your reponse as doing a single width will make it easier to put together the workbench. I'm glad to hear the path of least resistance is also the best!
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