| Project by woodzy | posted 845 days ago | 2925 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments |  |
 |
I was basically working on a piece of 3/4” plywood clamped to 2 steel saw horses. The good ole’ floor and an old 36” x 36” baking table. Which i cant complain about its a really useful small bench that i added some locking wheels to.
So i decided that if I was going to make anything worth a lick i would need a good workbench.
I did as much hand work as i could during the construction of the bench.
I have intentions on adding a chest of drawers, an hardwood top, and a proper vise or 2. All which would add much needed weight
I am relatively new to the whole process of completing a wood project and this being my first large project i was shocked at what a few coats of stain will bring out of a piece.
I know this is a duh moment for most of you but i was amazed.
I also learned an important lessons regarding properly preparing wood for a finish. There are many unsightly visible glue spots and drips which i should have taken care of better.
I used a top that was given to me by a friend. I don’t know what it is exactly but it weighs 125 lbs. and is very chip/ding an dent resistant. it is around 58” long and has virtually no sag or dip in the middle which is currently unsupported.
-- Anthony
| Pin It |
9 comments so far
Wolffarmer
home | projects | blog
370 posts in 1405 days
#1 posted 845 days ago
Nice looking bench there.
-- That was not wormy wood when I started working on it.
Sailor
home | projects | blog
515 posts in 1432 days
#2 posted 845 days ago
Good deal with that bench, and nice looking hand tool work. I would still put some supports uner the table top because eventually you will have something heavy enough on there to bow it.
-- Dothan, Alabama Check out my woodworking blog! http://woodworkingtrip.blogspot.com/ Also my Youtube Channel's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SailingAndSuch
Bob42
home | projects | blog
451 posts in 1958 days
#3 posted 845 days ago
This is a great start!!
We all learn as we go. I agree to more middle support for the top. Keep up the good work and please post when you do the upgrade such as cabinet and new top.
-- Bob K. East Northport, NY
bigfish_95008
home | projects | blog
250 posts in 1271 days
#4 posted 845 days ago
Nice looking base. Can’t wait to see the top finished and mounted.
-- bigfish "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh
SgtSnafu
home | projects | blog
956 posts in 1439 days
#5 posted 845 days ago
Great job on the base. Looking forward to seeing the workbench additions..
Thanks for sharing.
And BTW: Welcome to Lumberjocks ! Lots of great ideas, info, inspiration, and support here (as many will tell ya – the site is quite addictive).. Enjoy…
-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC
Dominic
home | projects | blog
32 posts in 1059 days
#6 posted 845 days ago
Stain can have a big effect, but for a really “wow” moment see the change in the appearance of a highly figured and well-sanded (or planed) piece of wood when you put a clear finish on it.
-- Dominic P.- Duxbury MA
jcwalleye
home | projects | blog
267 posts in 1240 days
#7 posted 844 days ago
That’s a great approach. Build something to help you build other things. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and be sure to learn from them. You can sure get a lot of use out of that bench. Hope you keep participating in LJ.
-- Trees, a wonderful gift --Joe--
Beginningwoodworker
home | projects | blog
13225 posts in 1840 days
#8 posted 838 days ago
Nice looking workbench.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
PurpLev
home | projects | blog
7741 posts in 1816 days
#9 posted 838 days ago
the stain really does put the ‘wow’ effect in this workbench, it’s amazing how much of a difference a little stain can do.
great base construction on the workbench!
-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
Have your say...