[Jewelry making - Article 00338] - Re: [Orchid] Benches - to cutout or not to cutout

[Jim Reitze]

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    I've worked in many places over 25 years, and only once had my own
    bench. That one was homebuilt, a bit crude, but was straight across. 
    I've used both, currently using a cutout one.  For the most part, I
    don't find a huge difference, and can adapt to whatever is put in
    front of my.  The only thing, I think, that would lean me toward the
    cutaway is reach.  With a Benchmate pin that swaps out to their
    various clamps, vices, etc, having the cutaway puts me closer to the
    rest of my bench top without excessive reaching or moving.  With a
    straight benchtop, I'd have to back up just a bit further and reach
    more.  Not a big issue, I suppose, and I would actually recommend
    making the choice in a bench on lots of other factors. For me,
    drawers close at hand is important.  As important to me as the bench
    is how it is set up relative to the space.  One irritating thing in
    my current situation is having to keep my torch to the left.  I use
    it with my right, and it is a nuisance.  Just the way the room is
    layed out.  I like to have a kind of booth effect around me to keep
    the major tools and machines close at hand. Jim

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