| Project by WoodyBob | posted 748 days ago | 1626 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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This solid maple workbench is based on plans from “Woodsmith” Vol.29/No. 173
I did modify the plans as my shop would not accommodate a 6 foot long bench. I shortened it by 12 inches.
I did not build the shelf from the plans. I did not want open storage. I will be adding drawers and shelves to finish the project.
I did finish the base with 3 coats of satin poly urethane varnish. The top is finished with their suggested beeswax, turpentine and boiled linseed oil.
I did not have a band-saw at the time of construction so I had to work around a couple of their suggestions for completing certain cuts.
I am very happy with the functionality of the bench and am anxious to build the cabinet in lieu of a shelf.
-- Bob, Hudsonville, MI
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ivan
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#1 posted 748 days ago
Great job! A good bench is a treasure and this one looks like a workhorse!
-- Ivan, Bay Area, California
Abiqualumber
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#2 posted 747 days ago
Hey Bob, Looking good. Whenever I see a solid well-built bench I “almost” get up the energy to build one myself.
GREAT JOB!!!!
-- Have you hugged your tools today?
Woodwrecker
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#3 posted 747 days ago
Nice job & welcome!
-- Eric
SgtSnafu
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#4 posted 747 days ago
Very good looking bench (and organized workshop)..
Thanks for sharing..
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
Dan
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#5 posted 747 days ago
Bob, Nice bench. I see you live in Hudsonville.. I also live in Hudsonville, MI.
-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"
fritzz67
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#6 posted 729 days ago
looks like a nice funcanal bench you will get a lot of use from it / looks like a grizzley vise i have one works well
-- Richie, PA - " from rough cut to fine rustic furniture "
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