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This is the the bench that I recently wrote about in a blog. I based the bench on a child’s dresser. The legs are ash and the body is oak frame and panel construction. It originally had a solid beech top. Shortly after finishing the bench, the top began to warp and eventually split in two. The new top is layers of mdf and hardboard. The banding was made from what was left of the beech top.
-- Jim Westbrooks
































13 comments so far
a1Jim
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posted 158 days ago
looks great well done Jim
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
patron
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posted 158 days ago
nice bench ,
i like the drawers .
good save on the top !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
cabinetmaster
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posted 158 days ago
Another great looking workbench. Great job on the save.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
PineInTheAsh
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posted 158 days ago
I genuinely like this style. A classic, well made bench with beefy legs. Looks like it would last a lifetime—or more. And love those drawers. Our sincere congrats and thanks for posting.
Peter
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huff
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posted 158 days ago
Jim, Really nice looking bench, well built. Too pretty to work on. I would hate to mess it up. Great job.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 158 days ago
Cool looking workbench/
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
scrappy
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posted 158 days ago
Nice bench and good save. Waiting to see the many projects to come.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
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Greg
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posted 158 days ago
Great workbench. Makes me want to build a new bench for my shop.
-- Each and Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. Greg Little
degoose
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posted 158 days ago
Never have a enough work benches, assembly benches, places to put things, and the drawers are a bonus.
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aschmidy2003
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posted 158 days ago
I went with the double layer MDF top as well. I made it so the hardboard is replacable. handy little feature. Mine is made from 2×4s though. Not quite as nice as yours but it still serves its purpose.
-- If you can't dazzle 'em with your wits, baffle 'em with your b.s.
SgtSnafu
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posted 158 days ago
Very nice bench – Good job – I am looking for to building myself one, one day…
-- ~ SgtSnafu - Central North Carolina
stefang
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posted 158 days ago
A great way to use this piece, you get the bonus of good storage for your tools, and a good bench to boot.
-- Mike, American in Norway
GCB
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posted 158 days ago
Nice bench – I like the classic design. I’m within a couple weeks of building my own and have been trying to decide between shelves and drawers. Thanks for the post
-- GCB Colorado