RETIREMENT WORKBENCH

Beautiful work, welcome to LumberJocks!

-- Jeff, North Andover, MA

Well done ,it looks sturdy plus being very attractive .

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A very nice bench, you should get a lot of work done using it…great job.

-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....

Nice workbench. Hope you enjoy your retirement shop!

-- What one man can do, another man can also do.

Well done, Congats.

Also, I know that you are enjoying the walk-out as your workshop. Awesome! I made the same transition 15 years ago.

My old workbench needs a resurface of the top by adding a 3/4” layer of MDF.

My existing plywood top surface has become a little wavy after several sanding & refinishing steps over the past 25 years. Its a three layer buildup with a 3/4” particle board foundation, 2×4s laid flat – jointed, hand planed – then 3/4” plywood top to complete a three inch thick sandwich. I attached a Record vise, the weigh is substantial, and the base is solid. I always missed the lack of holes for stops, but sometimes that could be annoying.

I would do it differently today, but needless to say it has lasted since the early 90s. I suppose it could be parked on the sidelines, and a new primary workbench could be an easier build. Floor space always being a challenge.

Your bench has stimulated some thoughts.

-- Theo -- Belleville, MI

very nice bench.you will love it…

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.

Well done. Looking forward to your projects.

-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.

Stellar job on the work bench…..A good stout bench is a “must have” in any workshop…..A bench that wobbles or racks is of no use, especially if you do handtool work…..Now all you need is a cabinet full of drawers under it, and you’re good to go…...That’s the way I built my main bench about 5 years ago…....You can keep all your measuring, marking, and layout tools right there at the bench so they are handy…....Adds plenty of storage w/ pull out drawers, and so handy….....!!!!!!!!!!!

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

That bench looks—and must be—H-E-A-V-Y. I want one!

-- Matthew, from beautiful Wisconsin USA

Beautiful bench, great craftsmanship.

-- "everything is beautiful, but not everyone sees it" ~confucius-551-449 b.c.~

Great job. I look forward to seeing your future projects

-- The Old Rednek Workshop https://www.facebook.com/theoldrednekworkshoptn

Great bench. That’s going to last a long time.

-- dnick, North Hollywood, Ca.

Very Nice Work Indeed! Thanks For Sharing!

Rick

-- Richard (Ontario, CANADA)

Great bench

-- Vince

Nice, nice nice! It’s amazing what a difference a good bench makes.

Well done.

-- No, I don't want to buy the pink hammer.