Work Bench

[mobrackett]

This is the work bench I made out of 1x4's and 2x4's. the base could more than likely hold up a car. The top is just 2x4's cut and glued up in three sections and than the three sections glued up and all hand planed down flat. I was using my old Metal front door on my house and 2 saw horses. I had to clamp a project down good and the door was bent out of shape. I'll bet I won't do that agian. I added a power strip, Vise and dog holes, and plenty of drawers and shelving for storage. Out of everything I have made, I use this every day and don't know how I got anything done with out it. This was very fun to build and learned so much. Any woodworker considers it like a right of passage to get one built. The finish is 2 coats of American General, Seal-A-Cell and several coats of saw dust. Let me know what you think.

 

[John M]

That is nice, I wish I had something like that.

 

[Jim15]

Wow, that is great.

 

[Stevej72]

That is very nice, and I wish I had one also!

 

[markgum]

very nice. nice trick with the power strip. now I gotta add one to mine.

 

[mickr]

I read the desription, before the pictures came up..I was expecting some cobbled up 2x4's..geez, it's wonderful

 

[cnirenberg]

That's one good looking workbench. I wish I had the room for something that nice. Great job. Do you take orders? I mean I could be there in about an hour or so to pick it up...really.

 

[Rick_G]

Nice job on the bench. Using 2x material definitely keeps the costs down.

 

[MDWine]

Congrats! She's a jewel in your workshop.
I'd bet it was a gratifying project, and you executed it very well...

:good: Nice!!

 

[TowMater]

Awesome bench!

 

[THarvey]

Very nice. You will enjoy that for many years.

 

[toolcrazy]

That bench is way too nice to work on. I wouldn't want to get it dirty.

 

[jkeithrussell]

I think it looks great. I would also worry about getting glue or paint or deep scratches on the top surface.

 

[GouletPens]

Nice bench! About how much did that cost you in materials?

 

[ahoiberg]

WELL DONE! best use of 2x4s ever, i've often thought of doing a bench similar to this, but way less cool... you've inspired me. thanks for sharing.

 

[fsu kid]

Very nice I'm in Jacksonville how much do you have in the wood and would you give us you plans are would you be interested in making another one.

 

[THarvey]

Very nice I'm in Jacksonville how much do you have in the wood and would you give us you plans are would you be interested in making another one.

I would like a copy of your plan, too, if you have one.

Thanks.

 

[mobrackett]

I don't have any plans but could draw some up. The material cost along is around $450.00 including the bench clamp and dog ears. Yes Randall, I would be interested in building another one as long as you come and get it when its done.

 

[alamocdc]

Smart looking bench. That's the one tool I really still need. Just have to find the room.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is an awesome workbench. I made my lathe table out of the same.