Chestnut Oak Workbench

I want to make something like this, but I can’t afford to make it out of oak!!! :) I’ll probably settle for a cheaper wood. Great job on yours though. 350 pounds must make it really sturdy. How long did it take to make?

-- Tyler, Illinois

This is a very cool looking bench, great job! I especially like the shelf. Did you design this yourself? It a very unique looking bench I’ve never seen one quite like it.

Thank you Mjlauro, Yes it is my design. But the wood is the best thing I have been working with wood for 60 years, and this is some of the best I have ever seen. The very best kind of Oak.
Tom McCranie
Boone N C

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That is a real beauty. I like the idea of the lower shelf.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

That is one beefy looking bench you got there! Great looking job, made from some interesting wood.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Beefy, stout, solid, firm – just a feww of the thoughts that came to mind after just a glance at this fine bench! After closer inspection my thoughts are confirmed. great job and design contructing it!!!

-- --Chuck

I like that you were able to make this from trees on your own land. that is very cool!
fantastic workmanship.

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

Beautiful ….’nuf said

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Dusty56 Thank you for looking at my bench,
Tom

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Darryl,
Thank you for the comment on the Chestnut Oak bench I made. With the wood off my land made it even better.
Tom

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Grovemadman, Thank you, for looking at my bench, and your comment. Woodworking is one or many things I like to do. Thanks again.
Tom

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This is a wonderful bench and certainly an original design. If I had something like this I would have to throw a sheet of plywood over the top of it whenever I used it to keep from scratching it up.

Thanks for the post and the story behind it as well. Using wood that you milled yourself gives this piece even more interest.

Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Thank you,
Scott, You are cprrect wood off my land is very special. It has 173 Pieces of that wood in it.
Thanks again.
Tom

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Wow, cool design, I like the shelf to place tools while working. Chestnut, very rare and beautiful wood. Well done sir!

-- Bob A in NJ

Bob A,
I sure thank you for your comment, and you said it Chestnut Oak is beautiful wood. I have been working with wood for over 60 years and I think the same. I also just put a picture of my woodworking shop on this site, pleasse take a look when you get a chance.
Tom

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Great design and craftsmanship! – Very nice!, future generations will appreciate your hard work!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

Schroeder, Sure thank you looking over the Chestnut Oak Bench I made. It has 173 pieces of that wood in it.
Tom

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I love your shop and cannot say enough about that great workbench

-- - - Tools are nice to have but you need someone to work them - -

GMman,
What you said, sounds good to me. Thank you
Tom

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very nice like the detail to finish it off

mlfdfire,
Thank you for looking at my Barn Shop and the workbench I have wanted for over 35 Years.’
Tom

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