| Project by CanalboatJim | posted 1462 days ago | 1690 views | 6 times favorited | 13 comments |  |
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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
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1462 days ago
looks great well done Jim
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patron
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#2 posted 1462 days ago
nice bench ,
i like the drawers .
good save on the top !
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cabinetmaster
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#3 posted 1462 days ago
Another great looking workbench. Great job on the save.
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PineInTheAsh
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#4 posted 1462 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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#5 posted 1462 days ago
Jim, Really nice looking bench, well built. Too pretty to work on. I would hate to mess it up. Great job.
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Beginningwoodworker
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#6 posted 1462 days ago
Cool looking workbench/
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scrappy
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#7 posted 1462 days ago
Nice bench and good save. Waiting to see the many projects to come.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
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#8 posted 1462 days ago
Great workbench. Makes me want to build a new bench for my shop.
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degoose
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#9 posted 1462 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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#10 posted 1462 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.
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SgtSnafu
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#11 posted 1462 days ago
Very nice bench – Good job – I am looking for to building myself one, one day…
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#12 posted 1462 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.
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GCB
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#13 posted 1462 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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