Model SB1354
Cast Iron Workbench Legs
INSTRUCTION SHEET
P.O. Box 2027, Bellingham, WA 98227 U.S.A.
Designed with smooth flowing lines reminiscent
Inventory
of industrial designs from the early 1900s, these
heavy Cast Iron Legs provide plenty of support
and stability for shop-made workbenches or
machine stands. Just add your own bench top
and bottom shelf to suit your particular needs.
Cast Iron Legs w/Brass Nameplate .....................2
Things You'll Need
During the assembly process you'll need the
following (not included):
For Assembly
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Two additional people
Bench Top
Lower Shelf
Cross-brace
Bench Mounting:
—Lag Screws 5⁄16" Dia. x Length (Bench
Thickness + 1⁄4").........................................8
—Flat Washers 5⁄16"........................................8
—Drill Bit 1⁄4" (pilot hole)...............................1
Lower Shelf Mounting:
Figure 1. SB1354
(Bench top and shelf not included).
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—Lag Screws 1⁄4" Dia. Length (Shelf
Thickness) .................................................4
—Flat Washers 1⁄4" .........................................4
—Drill Bit 7⁄32" (pilot hole)..............................1
Cross-Brace Mounting:
Specifications
Material................................................... Cast Iron
Finish..................................................Powder Coat
Weight..........................................110 Lbs. Per Leg
Dimensions...........................................See Page 4
Capacity.................................. See Warning Below
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—Dependent on cross-bracing used
Tools needed for tightening selected
hardware
Cardboard (or other protective material for
assembly process) larger than bench top
dimensions
Although each leg is capable of supporting
up to 2000 lbs., the actual capacity of the
completed workbench is dependent on many
factors, including (but not limited to) material
type, quality, and dimensions of the bench
top and shelf; the method and materials used
for cross bracing; the size and quality of the
hardware used; and any forces that may be
applied to the workbench during its use.
Optional
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Leveling Feet 3⁄8"-16 thread pitch
Precision Level
Shim Stock (as needed)
Floor Mounting Hardware (x4)
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Model SB1354
I N S T R U C T I O N S
8. Remove the shelf, then pre-drill holes for
the mounting hardware you have chosen.
Unless you intend to do so, take care to avoid
drilling all the way through the shelf.
Leveling
Though leveling is not required, the Model
SB1354 legs have 3⁄8"-16 pitch threaded holes at
the base to allow for the installation of leveling
feet.
9. Place your shelf back onto the shelf brackets,
taking care to line up the holes you drilled in
the previous step with the holes in the shelf
brackets.
Securing to Concrete
Floors
10. Use your chosen hardware to secure the
shelf to the shelf brackets.
11. Install cross-bracing to provide additional
stabilization between the legs, or between
the legs and bench top. Two possible
methods are shown in Figures 6–7
DO NOT use impact tools to secure the legs
to the floor. The impact associated with these
tools could crack the cast iron. Tighten all
floor mounting hardware by hand.
Failure to properly cross-brace the Model
SB1354 will result in a significantly reduced
maximum weight capacity and could cause
the bench to collapse under heavy vertical or
lateral loading. Collapse can result in crushing
injuries and/or property damage.
Though securing the bench to the floor is not
required, the holes at the base of the legs can
be used for this purpose (to avoid interference
with the existing threads, use 5⁄16" or smaller
hardware). Before securing the bench to the floor,
use a precision level to check the bench for level
in all directions. Place shims under the legs as
necessary until the bench is level and all four
feet are planted firmly on the floor. Then, use
mounting hardware to mount the bench to the
floor.
Mounting Tabs
Lag screws and anchors, or anchor studs
(below), are two popular methods for securing
machinery to a concrete floor. We suggest you
research the many options and methods for
securing your machine and choose the best one
for your specific application.
Single Cross-brace
Figure 6. Single cross brace.
Anchor
Stud
Double
Diagonal
Cross-braces
Lag Screw
and Anchor
Mounting Tabs
Figure 8. Common types of fasteners for securing
machinery to concrete floors.
Figure 7. Double triangle cross brace.
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Model SB1354
For Models Mfg. Since 7/10
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Dimensions
3/8" Dia.
Holes
5/8"
22-1/2"
36-3/8"
5/16" Dia.
Holes
6-3/4"
5/16" Dia.
Holes
3/8-16 TPI
Threaded Holes
Parts*
REF PART #
DESCRIPTION
CAST IRON LEG
SOUTH BEND NAMEPLATE
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3/8
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3
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PSB1354001
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3
SB1319
PS06
* Breakdown is for illustration purposes. Not all
parts may be available for purchase.
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