Lovely looking. I really like the inlaid crossmembers. Good work.

 

Now that's an honest to God, working work bench.

 

Wow that is a beast! (in a good way) I like the pencil sharpener. Did you repurpose the vice in the last picture?

 

With today's lumber prices, might as well have made it out of walnut if starting from scratch, lol. Looks good.

I have the same mentality, though I am envious of those with picture perfect shops. Someday when I have time and money… For now, free scraps are good and things rarely match. But convenience and accessibility make the rest of my endeavors much more manageable, and with 3 little boys at home that's exactly what I need right now. So - nice job on the bench legs!

 

Now that s an honest to God, working work bench.

- BurlyBob

Yup. It is the center of my shop. Everything cross that bench at some point

It would be hard for me to build a bench or any shop cabinets that looked like a piece of furniture and then beat the crap out of it. I admit that I am often tempted but then realize I would have to sell it. I could never use it.

Wow that is a beast! (in a good way) I like the pencil sharpener. Did you repurpose the vice in the last picture?

- Peteybadboy

I would be lost without the sharpener or the vice.

I picked that vice up cheap on EBay years ago. I think it was about the price of the screw? If you find one they are popular now and not so cheap anymore.

It is my go-to vice. I have a machine vice, grinder and polisher motors mounted so I can clamp them in this vice when I need them.

 

With today s lumber prices, might as well have made it out of walnut if starting from scratch, lol.
- jamsomito

Isn't that the truth!! I picked up 4 pressure treated 2×4x8' and it was nearly $50. I was just making a simple wood rack and had used up all the old ones I had laying around. I knew lumber was high but I was shocked!

 

That bench is all business. Excellent work

 

Yeah there is only one person that needs to like it. Some people like nice, shiny, <insert> tools, some people just want a tool that works.

 

Doesn't have to be pretty, fancy, or elaborate to get the job done. Heck some of my best tools are old ugly and all beat up. All they need to do is get the job done.

 

like the bench especially the drawers. Is each drawer the runner for the drawer ablove

 

Yeah there is only one person that needs to like it. Some people like nice, shiny, tools, some people just want a tool that works.

- SMP

I like both!!

 

like the bench especially the drawers. Is each drawer the runner for the drawer ablove

- Karda

No, there is a dado on the side of each drawer and a peice of hardwood for a runner. Wax them ever so often and works well.

 

I'm lovin' it.

I tend to be very "utilitarian" when I build a workbench. I will paint, glue, pound, scrape, sand, chisel, stain, grind, and drill work pieces on the surface of those benches. I really have very few actions I take to protect those benches. I don't care…a well-used bench will look like it has a few miles on it.

 

ok thanks

 

do I see a sliding deadman on the second picture?

 

RClark, that is they way I use my bench. I do try to keep paint off the top though.

Sylvain, you sure do. Would not be without one. Handy as a shirt pocket!

 

Over the past fifteen years I continually move from 'pretty' to 'functional'. It's like when you start a hobby, you get all and everything under the sun then realize, as you get experienced, that a lot of it was superfluous. And, you wonder if your hobby is to make things for your hobby.
My original shop had a drafting table, computer for music etc. Power tools that I had to move out into the open to use, pegboards with nicely organized tools (many of which had no use).
Today everything is where I can get to it and use it or where it best connects to the dust collection. All stuff is on wheels. The drafting table looked good but it took up space and I never, ever used it. I've got a small radio that is mostly tuned to NPR. The pegboard (I hate pegboard with those stupid wire hooks) is replaced by a french cleat wall.
My nice multifunction workbench that I made is at my son in laws. I opted for a large, heavy, roll around assembly/outfeed table.
And using framing lumber for stuff is cost effective and easy to work with. Put it through a planer and it looks good too with those square smooth edges.

I like your style. Great bench. And the background parts of the picts looks like it works for you. Thanks for posting.

 

i am kinda the same way, I will acquire and build tools and fixture for a hobby then move on to a new hobby

 

Kinda did the same when I made my main bench. One of the name brand woodworking stores had 1.5" solid birch work bench top (2.5' x 4.5' - I can't remember). Used the plans from a magazine but used standard 2×4, 4×4 etc instead of the expensive hardwood. Doubled up where necessary. Lag bolts, wood glue, etc. Drawers in the middle too! That great top you have would have cost a bundle to buy new. And yes I have the same pencil sharpener! No bench is complete without one.