Simpson StrongTies

These are great products. I’ve got a whole box full of various strong ties. Here’s a little tip. If you have a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store near you, they almost always have SOME kind of these strong ties, for dirt cheap. I’ve seen them as low as $5 for a box of 24-25. That’s cheaper than one costs at the big box stores.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

Agree, my current bench is constructed with the strong ties; rock solid for sure. Like the idea of added the wheels!

-- -=Den

Simpson publishes plans for numerous homeowner things like this that can be built with their products normally intended for construction. See their web site

-- Regards, Steve2

The projects are linked off of http://www.strongtie.com/products/categories/diy.html

-- Derek, Bremerton WA --

I may do the same thing. I have been putting off making my workbench because I was waiting to get my new table saw. I just got it assembled today and, thanks to your post, I’m now thinking about making it a Strongtie bench…

-- JimJ - Oakton, VA

Looks good, Tim. This way you get going on your woodworking faster.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

Good on ya Tim.

It’s what gets it done that counts.

Pretty benches are primarily for rich folks that don’t do much woodwork.

There are exceptions but few.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Very sturdy looking ties Tim.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Oldschoolmodder: That company has come a long long way now they have a whole catalogue of strong ties for any application you can dream up. Most of the larger Hardware stores carry a good selection. Its like playing with the old fashioned Errector Set. Another company that has come a long way is Unistrut they also have many shop adaptable hardware components. With those two product lines you could design anything you could imagine in your shop, solid,and totally abusable.

-- another tip from cooperedpatterns