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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.

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Really nice!
 

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Great looking bench.
 

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Looks great and practical, nice work.
 

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Hey man, you have a car in your workshop. Right where the bench should go :)

Great job!
 

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great build. looks sturdy and hard to believe it only cost that much - a great start!
 

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I love it! Am I to understand that this is made using 2-by stock (SPF)?

Ive been wanting to do the same thing for a long time, but a very small version. Like a mini traditional bench, maybe half sized or something.

This looks gorgeous, and I agree that a bench is meant to be used. IMO this will look just as pretty years down the road with a few more dings and a few more stories to tell.

Nice work.
 

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Yup all 2-by stock from Home Depot. Think framing lumber or floor joists 2×10's cut downed, jointed and planed.
 

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Enjoy your new bench, you will find a solid bench to be a real asset.

But what is it doing in the corner???? A bench does not belong under a vac like that, it needs to be used…
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Sweet Bench man!
 

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Very nice!

I may have to build a bench like this in the future!
 

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I need to build one of these! I dont even have a garage to put one in at the moment though sadly
 

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Looks like a very nice setup from where I'm sitting. Great looking addition.
 

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Nice, sturdy and attractive looking bench.
 

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Good fun. I made same bench about 5 years ago from the same plans. The pine is a little soft, but I used the heck out of it anyway. It was a good way to work up to my roubo. Hope yours serves you well too.
 

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Congrats. I still use a version of the New Yankee bench.
 

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functional and practical…

you should be pounding on that without remorse for years
 

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great looking bench, I wish I had one like it.
 

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In some ways that could be better than a super expensive bench, you're less likely to have a heart attack if the router bit slips a little and digs into the top. Great work.
 
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