My Workbench

Way to go Tmble, that should do a great job for you.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Nice work surface, this should clear up the table saw for quicker service. Thanks for posting Blkcherry

I like this bench. You are right about it being solid. And it is nice to see a piece of shop furniture that is finished. When I first started adding cabinets to my shop I would never have considered putting a stain/finish on them- after all they are just shop furniture. But, after seeing the look a finished piece gives to a shop, I have come to an epiphany of sorts with respect to shop furniture in that it can not only be functional but it can also look good- just as your bench does.

Nice job.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

You’ve convinced me. I’m sticking to simple and functional. I like this style and function.
I used three layers of 3/4 ply to build a door that military entry teams used to knock open. It held up to that abuse, I can’t imagine how you could ever wear out this beauty. Great job.
BTKS

-- "Man's ingenuity has outrun his intelligence" (Joseph Wood Krutch)

Nice job…. I’ll last longer than we will….

Thanks for posting …

Rob

-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com

Good job. Well done.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Well done! A great piece that you get to enjoy yourself for a very long time.

Enjoy!

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO

That looks great. I’ll bet you can’t wait to get to the next project!!

-- Where did all this sawdust come from?

Thanks for the compliments. Yes, I am trying to decide what to build now. I just got an Alaskan Mk III portable saw mill and am looking for some oak around town that I can cur up.

-- Trent Tidmore, Grapevine, TX

Looks great Tmble. I’m working on my own Kirby right now…

Like the plywood top. Not sure if I will go that way or a 3” Doug Fir lamination.

The hardboard held on with screws from the top for easy replacement? If so, does the hardboard held flat on the plywood (with no gaps) or is there a bit of bounce to it?

-- Scott

This table will work well for you. I’m planning one very similar. With functionality as a top priority. The dovetails are great for a first try.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

Scott, I held the top on with small brass screws. There is absolutely no bounce at all. Must be due to the short space between screws. I suppose if that was a concern you could always Use some double sided tape as well.

-- Trent Tidmore, Grapevine, TX

Way to go tmblweed….......functional, sturdy, low cost and good finish.

I like the look…I live in Allen,Tx and am putting together a design for my own workbench. I am ‘Borrowing’ ideas from several projects. I am going to borrow one or two from yours, if you don’t mind. Thanks!

-- Randy, Allen Texas

Nice workbench for 2×4’s.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker