| Project by gSpin | posted 114 days ago | 898 views | 6 times favorited | 20 comments | ![]() |
I was pretty much convinced from the start, that if I was going to take this woodworking hobby head-on, my first project would definitely have to be a woodworkers table. I had a fairly rough idea of what I wanted from some research I did on the internet. Unfortunately, much of what I found was way beyond my skill level. Keep in mind, the last time I did anything with woodworking was back in high school, and that was ummm… well, let’s just say that was awhile ago. So after a few rough sketches I came up with a basic design that focused on simplicity and core functionality. I was still tooling-up at this time and started to base my tool purchases off of what it was I needed for this project. After a few weeks of hunting down the remaining tools I was set to go. I decided to start with the top first. I began by ripping a 4′x8′ sheet of 3/4” ply straight down the center length-wise. I then stacked and glued the two pieces to form a 1 1/2” base which would later become the underlayment of the top. After taking the space limitations of my garage into consideration, I decided to trim 24” off the end, leaving me with a 2′x6′ rough top. I then glued up some 1/2″ Alder to form the finish of the top and sides. Why Alder? Honestly, that decision came down to me being the naive newbie woodworker that thought “hey, wood is wood” and “The only place you can buy wood is at the big box store, right?”. If I would have known then what I know now, I think I would have gone a different route. All in all I’m still pretty happy with it, not to mention it gets plenty of use. Enjoy!
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20 comments so far
jeanmarc
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posted 114 days ago
The bench looks great!Very nice job
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king
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posted 114 days ago
GOOD LOOKING BENCH
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thetimberkid
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posted 114 days ago
Nice bench!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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jcame
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posted 113 days ago
Very nice workbench, but you woulld have more space in your vice if you morticed your two face pieces of stock.
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snowdog
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posted 113 days ago
That really looks nice in your shop, you should be proud.
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woodworm
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posted 113 days ago
Well..very good start. Nice bench indeed. The other projects too are excellent..!
Take care and work safe.
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trifern
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posted 113 days ago
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.
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ChicoWoodnut
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posted 113 days ago
Nice bench. Alder is very good straight grained and stable wood. That’s why those kitchen cabinet guys use it so much. (and the electric guitar guys too)
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suliman
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posted 113 days ago
Congratulations .
I looking to mak the same.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 113 days ago
gSpin;
From the looks of you bench, you sir are a natural!
Lee
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SPHinTampa
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posted 113 days ago
great work.
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Bigbuck
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posted 113 days ago
nice looking bench
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Rob Drown
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posted 113 days ago
Wow. Mine is still in pieces. You are using yours.
What is the finish?
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GarageWoodworks
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posted 113 days ago
Nice looking bench! If I could change one thing I would have made the dog holes in the bench in-line with the dog holes in the vice. This ‘might’ present problems. Look at benches made by Lie-Nielson, Hoffman & Hammer and Garrett Wade.
-- -Brian of High Point, NC (http://www.garagewoodworks.com)
brianinpa
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posted 113 days ago
Very nice work bench. I can not fault your choice in wood. After looking at your first project, I would say you are pretty good at it.
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JerryS
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posted 108 days ago
I think you made a great looking very functional bench .
Chardt
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posted 108 days ago
Thats a good, solid looking bench, and it can be modified to suit your needs as your skills increase. You’ve got a great foundation there.
I agree with the philosophy that if your going to learn wood working, start by making what you need to learn…tool cabinets, a work bench, etc.
My cabinets are a little wonky, and my box joints are pretty laughable…no wait, they’re proud..very, very proud…and loose…and a little bit torn out…but proud. :-)
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SteveKorz
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posted 107 days ago
Great job, this bench looks great. It will give you years of failthful use.
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Budgie
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posted 92 days ago
Nice Bench.
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sandhill
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posted 12 days ago
I want one!!!!
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