Simple Butcher Block Workbench

Don’t sweat the 3 years. It’s there to use now, and if you are like most shops I have been in horizontal surfaces fill up quickly. At two I was just starting to wonder if 5 would be enough. Always something part way done, something new, that you need to lay out, and something you are trying to get some finish on. If I could figure out how to assemble something hanging on a wall, I’d be set.

Enjoy it, before it gets covered up. :-)

-- Think safe, be safe

Looks good and solid. Great job !!! Mel

-- MEL, Kansas

Very nice looking bench. There’s nothing more rewarding to have in your shop like a good, solid bench. Over the years I’ve built 3 benches similar to yours, and my main bench is 42” wide x 105 ’, and I built a cabinet / drawer unit under mine to keep thimgs close at hand….measuring, marking, and things I use at the bench. Here’s a picture of the bench…..Maybe you can get an idea or two from it when you decide to build yours…...!

-- " There's a better way to do it.....find it"...... Thomas Edison.

Very nice sturdy workbench. I really like that top!

cheers, Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!

Now that I’m moved into the new, smaller shop I’m going to need a workbench before too long. Figuring out the best design and which bells and whistles to add to it is the hard part. Well, that and not changing things in the middle of the build. Of course the “honey-do” list also needs to be considered. Yep – I can relate to projects that take longer than you might think to complete.

-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"

Looks great! Now I just want to know where you found that top for $50!

-- Nathan, TX -- Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

Enjoy it, before it gets covered up. :-)
- therealSteveN

yea, before building this I had the top just setting on an old audio cabinet, with a foot deep pile on it. Sorted, trashed stuff, and organized it all in bins. Going to try hard to keep it that way.

Thanks for the nice comments.

@Rick Dennington – beautiful bench. Not sure I’ve ever seen one that big before. Thanks for the pic, that’s exactly what I’m talking about re drawers. Are yours on runners, slides, or just fit into openings?

@Lazyman – local Woodcraft put them on clearance, sitll wonder if they were mispriced. These things sell elsewhere for $200. And Made in USA even. Should have bought a couple more…

@Earls – yes indeed, the honey-do’s! But she does me good, so I’m all about that. :)

Sawdust TX,

I built this bench about 6-7 years ago, and I have a 2,000 sq. foot shop, so I had/ have plenty of room for a big bench. All the drawers are on full ext. ball bearing slides, and having several different size drawers helps to keep things more organized…...Thanks for the nice comment on the bench…I appreciate it…..It has served me well…!!

-- " There's a better way to do it.....find it"...... Thomas Edison.