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I have progress of this table on my Workshop page but I was so proud of the table, I wanted to put it up as a completed project today.
I made the 2×4 base of 60"x 30. " out of fir. I had a lot of red and white oak barn wood that was 1 1/4" thick. I straighten it and planed it down to 7/8". I then glued up the top and sides with the oak.
I then, after a two week wait, mounted my Groz vice. I had some red oak 2×6s and I used it for the inside of the vise. After drilling my 3/4" holes for my bench dogs, I installed the aluminum track on the opposite end of the vise.
I sanded down with 400 grit sandpaper and I put the first coat of Tung Oil on last night and today I sanded it with the 400 grit paper, lightly and put the second coat on it today.
I really just want to put it over in the corner and look at it, but I'll put some scares on it tomorrow.

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I'm sure many projects will be created on your workbench. It looks great. I made my first bench 5 years ago and it has many scars, but with each scar is a great memory.
 

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Great work table / bench … but I usually make mine so that they are parallel to the floor instead of the wall.(yuck yuck)
That oak top will do for the next four generations … great job on this essential tool.
 

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Thanks. I don't know why the pictures flip when I upload the pictures
 

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Congratulations on your new table.

I am sure you will get years of use out of it.
 

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Don't get too precious about the table, it has to earn its keep. A few scars and dinks will show its worth.

Enjoy it.
 

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Beig1960,
I just had shoulder surgery. When I get back into the shop, I will send you a picture.
 

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Duckster I would really appreciate that.
 

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Beig,
Here is my vise. You can add the price to yours by welding or bolting the bracket
 

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Thanks Duckster I have a vise that has this attachment already build in. Mine doesn't have a way to hold it but I could probable drill and tap the little block.
 
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