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Project by CanalboatJim posted 158 days ago 842 views 3 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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


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a1Jim

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posted 158 days ago

looks great well done Jim

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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patron

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posted 158 days ago

nice bench ,
i like the drawers .
good save on the top !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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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

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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
PineITA

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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

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 158 days ago

Cool looking workbench/

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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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

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

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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

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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.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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