Finally finished me new workbench

adeptr · Post by **adeptr** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:20 am

I finally completed my new Hard Maple workbench. After a whole lot of dollars and over 100 hours, the bench is done. I could have spent less with a lesser expensive wood but I wanted to only do this one time. Turned out decent and boy is this thing heavy. I used a plan from Woodswmith Magazine, No. 173.

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If you want to read the article about the build, it can be found on my website at: http://www.oldaveswoodshop.com/Workbench.php

Dave
http://www.oldaveswoodshop.com:)

paul heller · Post by **paul heller** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:53 am

Wow, that is beautiful. Nice job.

Paul

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:57 am

Beautiful job Dave, a work of art... Thanks for sharing.

dlbristol · Post by **dlbristol** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:14 am

WOW!!! That should last more than one lifetime. I saw a show on TV last week where the host encouraged everyone to sign thier work. This piece really warrents that. Thanks for the picture.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:34 am

Looks alot like one on another thread.

Great Job. Do 'sign' it.

mickyd · Post by **mickyd** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:07 pm

Beautiful work Dave (or maybe I should address you as "Master Craftsman Dave"). You should be real proud of yourself. You obviously put a lot of hard work into it.

May I ask $$$?

Shop_Smith_Poppi · Post by **Shop_Smith_Poppi** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:11 pm

Agrees with with mickyd!

You defiantly need to sign and maybe have your likeness etched into that one!

john · Post by **john** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:25 pm

Great work Dave!

That is a piece worthy of praise and pride.

John

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:39 pm

Beautiful Workbench, Dave! Heck-this is a piece of Furniture! Albeit, Shop furniture.

I have reviewed your site and find you have made yourself into a wonderful craftsman. Gotta admit I was surprised to find the dovetails in the kitchen drawers. Did you make the dentil and other molding on your kitchen cabinets?

Do you own any Shopsmith equipment?

friscomike · Post by **friscomike** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:21 pm

Wow, that thing makes me want to make sawdust. Beautiful. Will it go in your living room? LOL. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship with us.

Best regards,
mike