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My workbench is constructed out of 2 4×4’s, 3 2×4’s, 1 4×8 sheet of 3/4” plywood. The top is 62×24 inches long. The stretchers are 2×4’s and 3/8 threaded rod. The base is 48” x 24”. The bench sits 33 1/2’s high. The top is two pieces of plywood laminated and screwed together from the bottom. The top and shelf are attached using s-clip table top fasteners. The steel rods add rigidity to the base. The top hangs 4 inches on one end and 10 inches on the other.
The top is sprayed with 3 coats of poly-acrylic, sanded between coats and the remainder of the bench was left natural. I may coat the top with acrylic epoxy in the future, we will see how the top holds up. I still need to add a vise on the 10 inch over hung end and maybe dog holes.
The plans were from Fine Wood Working. I built this in two weekends with a couple of minor setbacks. Having to re-drill the holes in the 4×4 legs because I didn’t drill the straight so I made them 5/8’s and everything lined up.
All in all it was a fun build and is going to help with my shop setup.
-- mrg
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10 comments so far
Paul Pomerleau
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#1 posted 827 days ago
Very nice, I like it.
Good job.
-- Close to Ottawa Ontario Canada
theken
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#2 posted 827 days ago
I made the same bench for my shop as well. You put yours together nicely. I like the plywood look as opposed to the MDF they suggested. The bench is very solid and work great as an outfeed table. It will last you for years.
I wish the design left more of a lip along the front and rear of the bench for clamping to the top.
Beginningwoodworker
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#3 posted 827 days ago
Nice looking workbench!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Ken90712
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#4 posted 827 days ago
Nice work.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
SlaterNation
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#5 posted 827 days ago
I built mine from the same plans. It is extremely sturdy I’m sure. Like theken I wish it had more of a lip as well however I’ve been able to clamp to the stretchers without much issue so far.
steliart
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#6 posted 827 days ago
very good looking bench. The nice thing of this FWW bench is that if you deside to build a new one this will still serve you nicely as an outfeed or assembly table.
well done
-- I am not so rich to buy cheap tools.
HorizontalMike
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#7 posted 827 days ago
I like this. I just finished a 21st century WB but still need to replace my first WB with something to hold my drill press, scroll saw, etc. and to use as a second bench. Thanks
-- HorizontalMike -- "Woodpeckers understand..."
mrg
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#8 posted 826 days ago
HorizontalMike iChecked out the post on your bench , that is some bench. I have plans for the acorn bench that i think i might tackle come fall.
The plans for this bench are on FFW and also of all places Overstock.com.
-- mrg
PurpLev
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#9 posted 699 days ago
nicely done.
have you added a vise or 2 to it since you posted it?
-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
mrg
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#10 posted 699 days ago
I haven’t add any vises yet, been toying with making one since I have time on my hands.
-- mrg
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