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Completed what I would call my first real workbench. I used Chris Schwarz's $175 workbench plans and modified it. It costs more now with inflation.
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/175_workbench
I moved the legs to be flush with the top edges and added the sliding deadman. I could not get southern yellow pine per the plans so this one is made from SPF. It's a little soft but a workbench is meant to be used and abused plus it did not break the bank. When it wears out I'll build one from hardwood and consider this one practice. Finished with two coats of blo.
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/175_workbench
I moved the legs to be flush with the top edges and added the sliding deadman. I could not get southern yellow pine per the plans so this one is made from SPF. It's a little soft but a workbench is meant to be used and abused plus it did not break the bank. When it wears out I'll build one from hardwood and consider this one practice. Finished with two coats of blo.