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Completed in 2012, it's my first project, just a simple workbench with a vise. Made this without any existing bench or sawhorse and only hand tools. All wood were picked up from dump yard in my community.
Small but suits me. Now I've moved to another place and have a rooftop as my workshop. So maybe it's the time for next one…

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That's pretty impressive for recycled/ scrap wood. Well done.
 

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Nice bench Kuan.
Why the hell only 1 post in almost 3 years?
Get your butt in that shop and show us what you've learned.

You have skill kid. Now use it.
 

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Really nice and sturdy bench and using reclaimed wood is a big plus.
I hope you enjoy woodworking. This bench will serve you for many years.
 

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Very nice bench. You have exactly one more bench than I do :(
 

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You did a nice job! How long did it take? What was the biggest challenge? The top or the mortise and tennon joints?
 

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What a wonderful bench.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Nice result.
 

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Thank you, guys!
This bench took me about a month, I was still student at the time.
I think the biggest challenge is attaching the top to the frame, because I have to bore a straight hole with a crooked brace.
I don't know if it's normal, but here in Taiwan, I can only get a crooked hand brace with hex shank bits which is not a really good fit to the chuck of the brace.
 
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