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This has been a long time coming. Working without a proper bench has been a bit of a pain.
A big thanks to Mike VanPelt at American Sycamore. I never would have found the time to get this built on my own. 2 days with Mike and we knocked this beautiful bench out. A little more clean up and a few coats of finish and I’ll be good to go!
Bench is maple with walnut accents. Top is 2.5” thick with 5” X 2” outer rails. I finished the base with 2 coats of Polywhey from Vermont Natural Coatings. The top gets several coats of an oil/varnish blend that Adam King recommended.
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John's Woodshop
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#1 posted 1314 days ago
Man Jason, that is a beauty! Great job!
John
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RetiredCoastie
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#2 posted 1314 days ago
That is a great looking bench! Nice work. Some day I have to build one as well.
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a1Jim
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#3 posted 1314 days ago
A fantastic bench great job
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rtb
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#4 posted 1314 days ago
Jason,you may not post very often but when you do its always a winner. I’m going to add you to my buddies list so that I never miss one of your postings.
-- RTB. stray animals are just looking for love
Kent Shepherd
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#5 posted 1314 days ago
Wonderful bench. You’ll love using it.
Thanks for sharing
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Dennis_MGWW
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#6 posted 1314 days ago
Very nice!! I have been wanting to build one of these for a long time now. Just haven’t had the time.
Great Job!!
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ToGoMan
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#7 posted 1314 days ago
May you make the most beautiful sawdust in town!
Looks great!
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langski93
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#8 posted 1314 days ago
That’s a real nice job. Caught my eye as I just “finished” my bench. Actually still need a face vice, but the wagon vice is sweet. Your design is making me think to go with an end vice like yours. That is a single screw and not a chain right?
I also took a peek at your crib project. Nice job. I can relate to your spray booth. Looks like mine and probably just as fun to set up and take down. ;)
-- Langski, New Hampshire
CharlieM1958
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#9 posted 1314 days ago
Wow! First class.
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pommy
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#10 posted 1314 days ago
Nice Bench my friend .
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blackcherry
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#11 posted 1314 days ago
It’s always nice to see a new bench on the site. You will kick your self for not building one sooner. Congrats and many happy years of woodworking….Blkcherry
Beginningwoodworker
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#12 posted 1313 days ago
Nice looking workbench, JasonK.
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Craftsman on the lake
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#13 posted 1313 days ago
I always like seeing a new bench. I don’t know why, it just feels good. Nice job and it looks like it will service you for many years.
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Loucarb
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#14 posted 1313 days ago
Well done. You should get a lifetime of service from that beauty.
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#15 posted 1313 days ago
Looks great
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