Taken from ShopNotes plans, this project was fun to build. I made a few minor changes but nothing major. I used 8/4poplar except for the breadboard ends and outer rails (6/4). A large front vise is on order and goes to the left of the drawers. This project was also my introduction to the hand plane. I purchased a stanlley block plane and Millers Falls jack plane (ca 1949-1954) which I refurbished. This tool proved invaluable and will continue to be a part of my woodworking experience. Thanks for looking!
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David Craig
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#1 posted 1242 days ago
Awesome bench, you did a great job! Thanks for sharing.
David
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WistysWoodWorkingWonders
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#2 posted 1242 days ago
Great looking bench… nice build…
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azwoodman
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#3 posted 1242 days ago
beautiful!
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GaryK
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#4 posted 1242 days ago
Great looking bench!
Good thing you took pictures because this is the best it will ever look! :-)
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Bill729
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#5 posted 1242 days ago
Nice! Thank you for sharing. For the sake of those that wish to follow in your footsteps, what technique did you use to plane it flat?
Bill
woodworm
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#6 posted 1242 days ago
Very very nicely built workbench.
Grrrrrrrreat job!
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Stanley Coker
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#7 posted 1242 days ago
Great looking bench, I have got to build me one some day.
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Tim
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#8 posted 1242 days ago
Your bench turned out great and will be around to help with all your projects, great work.
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stefang
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#9 posted 1242 days ago
Outstanding build! Looks like a really great bench too.
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spanky46
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#10 posted 1242 days ago
Extra Special! You are a craftsman.
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gmerteng
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#11 posted 1242 days ago
Great job on the bench like the pulls on the drawers.
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Maveric777
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#12 posted 1242 days ago
Outstanding workmanship.
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Scott Bryan
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#13 posted 1242 days ago
That is an awsome looking bench. This is a tool that will give you years of service and one, that would be a welcome addition for many of us. I like the storage that you added to it as well.
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buckeyedudes
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#14 posted 1242 days ago
Simply, outstanding work.
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SPalm
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#15 posted 1242 days ago
Very Nice. Good benches are so cool. They really make a shop feel right.
You did well,
Steve
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