How wide should a workbench top's overhang be to accomodate clamp-on vises and work lamps?

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Is 2" (5 cm) of workbench top overhang enough to accomodate most clamp-on vises and work lamps?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 14 '14 at 11:08

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That should generally be enough. If you happen to run into a vise or lamp that wants a little more, you could edge-laminate an additional buffer strip onto the bend in that spot.

answered Aug 14 '14 at 11:08

TDHofstetter

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 15 '14 at 18:15

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I would go further in the event that you want to clamp deep throat clamps or woodworkers clamps. Hand screw clamps can be 6" or more. Keep that in mind for the future. What about a single side with a deeper inset for specialty clamps?

answered Aug 15 '14 at 18:15

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How wide should a workbench top's overhang be to accomodate clamp-on vises and work lamps?

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