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This workbench was made out of Chestnut Oak, Cut of my own land here in Boone, N. C. in the spring of 2005 I made and finished this Bench in the Spring of 2008, Something I have wanted to do for over 35 Years.
It will weigh between 325 and 350 pounds. Anyone that would like to talk about this bench just e-mail me, and I would like very much talk about the making of it.
-- TNM































21 comments so far
Woodshopfreak
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posted 556 days ago
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
mjlauro
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posted 556 days ago
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.
Pipeman
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posted 556 days ago
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
-- TNM
CharlieM1958
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posted 556 days ago
That is a real beauty. I like the idea of the lower shelf.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
GaryK
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posted 556 days ago
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.
grovemadman
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posted 556 days ago
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
darryl
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posted 556 days ago
I like that you were able to make this from trees on your own land. that is very cool!
fantastic workmanship.
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Dusty56
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posted 556 days ago
Beautiful ….’nuf said
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Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
Dusty56 Thank you for looking at my bench,
Tom
-- TNM
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
Darryl,
Thank you for the comment on the Chestnut Oak bench I made. With the wood off my land made it even better.
Tom
-- TNM
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
Grovemadman, Thank you, for looking at my bench, and your comment. Woodworking is one or many things I like to do. Thanks again.
Tom
-- TNM
Scott Bryan
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posted 555 days ago
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.
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
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
-- TNM
Bob A in NJ
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posted 555 days ago
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
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
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
-- TNM
schroeder
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posted 555 days ago
Great design and craftsmanship! – Very nice!, future generations will appreciate your hard work!
-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
Schroeder, Sure thank you looking over the Chestnut Oak Bench I made. It has 173 pieces of that wood in it.
Tom
-- TNM
GMman
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posted 555 days ago
I love your shop and cannot say enough about that great workbench
-- --<<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
Pipeman
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posted 555 days ago
GMman,
What you said, sounds good to me. Thank you
Tom
-- TNM
mlfdfire
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posted 555 days ago
very nice like the detail to finish it off
Pipeman
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posted 554 days ago
mlfdfire,
Thank you for looking at my Barn Shop and the workbench I have wanted for over 35 Years.’
Tom
-- TNM