| Project by LukeB | posted 04-08-2019 01:57 PM | 1703 views | 4 times favorited | 13 comments |  |
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I built this workbench out of silver maple and cherry. I took a class with Mark over at plate11 woodworking down near Ozark MO (by Springfield). I learned a lot and had a great time taking the class. It just worked out that my dad had the same week off, so we both made benches at the same time. It was a ton of work, probably 50+ hours in total even with Mark’s help and class prep. I’m very happy with how it turned out and had a great Dad-son experience.
Every surface has a hand planed finish, which was definitely a first for me. I did have to sand a little of the inside curve of the leg chop as I couldn’t get my spokeshaves to speak to me on that part. Vices have already been a godsend, even in just the week since I got it in my shop.
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Jim
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#1 posted 04-08-2019 02:23 PM
A great simple / design of a sturdy bench. Should last you for many great years of use. Great post
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#2 posted 04-08-2019 03:27 PM
great bench build and having that time with your dad is priceless,nice job.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
489tad
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#3 posted 04-08-2019 05:21 PM
A great job to you and your dad.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
swirt
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#4 posted 04-09-2019 01:08 AM
Nice! Good job getting your dad involved.
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LukeB
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#5 posted 04-09-2019 01:22 AM
The really fun part is going to be loading his bench and taking it from Missouri to Texas this summer. I’m thinking its going to go down in pieces.
drewpy
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#6 posted 04-09-2019 05:15 AM
Great story, great work, and a great bench!
-- Drew -- "The greatest wealth is health".
Peteybadboy
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#7 posted 04-09-2019 11:53 AM
Nice story. I agree with everyone – great work!
-- Petey
Mainiac Matt
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#8 posted 04-09-2019 01:02 PM
Great bench and great story…. very cool that you could do it with your dad.
-- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam
mafe
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#9 posted 04-09-2019 01:50 PM
How wonderful, to build a bench with your father.
Lovely benches, fine work.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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fred238
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#10 posted 04-09-2019 10:06 PM
Beautiful work! I wish I had a bench that nice. You and your dad should be proud.
Woodbridge
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#11 posted 04-10-2019 12:27 AM
two super looking benches!
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
therealSteveN
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#12 posted 04-10-2019 04:09 AM
Great bench, absolutely awesome story. Treasure both.
Thanks for sharing, and congrats on your 3, both of you should get one :-)
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#13 posted 04-13-2019 03:19 PM
I want one! Really, really badly.
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