Workbench of Many Colors
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Thanks for all of the kind comments guys. This workbench has been a dream of mine for the past few of years. Every time I priced it out, it always seemed to cost more than a new piece of power equipment.
For the last year or so, I have gotten more into hand tools like planes, chisels, and dovetail saws. When using these tools I made do by clamping my workpiece to a work table using hand screws or whatever and making do. Finding the wood cheap was the final straw that got me off my a** and actually doing something.
I actually completed the bench about a week ago and have used it on a daily basis since. What a difference. The ability to just go to the bench and clamp a workpiece without clearing off space and rounding up clamps is astounding. This bench WILL get used and I'm sure will show the battle scars over time. I could say the same thing about my own body when I look at the various scars I've accumulated over my lifetime. I hope this bench ages as memorably as I have.
For the last year or so, I have gotten more into hand tools like planes, chisels, and dovetail saws. When using these tools I made do by clamping my workpiece to a work table using hand screws or whatever and making do. Finding the wood cheap was the final straw that got me off my a** and actually doing something.
I actually completed the bench about a week ago and have used it on a daily basis since. What a difference. The ability to just go to the bench and clamp a workpiece without clearing off space and rounding up clamps is astounding. This bench WILL get used and I'm sure will show the battle scars over time. I could say the same thing about my own body when I look at the various scars I've accumulated over my lifetime. I hope this bench ages as memorably as I have.
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Diana was walking behind me as I was scrolling through the pictures. I commented that one of the guys built a new workbench. Her comment was "WOW... Who would want to mess that up".
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If I recall correctly my old bench top is all the same color... I haven't seen it in some time.
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Are those 3/4" holes?
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Very very nice.

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If I recall correctly my old bench top is all the same color... I haven't seen it in some time.

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Are those 3/4" holes?
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Very very nice.
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Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
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Francis Robinson
I did not equip with Shopsmiths in spite of the setups but because of them.
1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
- wlhayesmfs
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What else can be said that has not already been said, One of the best looking benches I think I have seen. Great work!!
Bill
Broken Arrow OK
MKV, 510, MKVll, 50th Anniversary 520 with Jointech saw train, Bandsaw, scroll saw, joiner, 6" Sander,Stand Alone Pin Router and Router Table, Strip Sander, Jigsaw & (4) ER's plus Jigsaw for ER. DC SS RAS

Broken Arrow OK
MKV, 510, MKVll, 50th Anniversary 520 with Jointech saw train, Bandsaw, scroll saw, joiner, 6" Sander,Stand Alone Pin Router and Router Table, Strip Sander, Jigsaw & (4) ER's plus Jigsaw for ER. DC SS RAS
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What a great deal on the wood and to turn it into that. You should be proud. I agree give it a wack with a hammer so you can feel good. When I built my bench nothing like yours it was nice lookinh, now it have dinges all over it, glue stains and some big scratches. I look forward to seeing what you end up building on your bench. Wonderful job congratulations.
SS 500 upgraded to 510; SS bandsaw; SS jointer
SS Oscillating Drum Sander; Universal Lathe Rest;
lathe duplicatior, shaper fence and shapers; SS Belt
Sander
Jim
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SS Oscillating Drum Sander; Universal Lathe Rest;
lathe duplicatior, shaper fence and shapers; SS Belt
Sander
Jim
www.youtube.com/kd6vpe
All of the dog holes are 3/4". I debated with myself if I wanted square holes or round ones. The round ones won out for a couple of reasons. The first is that I thought they would be easier to make and the second is the huge variety of accessories that work with the round hoes.robinson46176 wrote: Are those 3/4" holes?
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Very very nice.
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What? You are going to use it in the garden????:Dtdubnik wrote:All of the dog holes are 3/4". I debated with myself if I wanted square holes or round ones. The round ones won out for a couple of reasons. The first is that I thought they would be easier to make and the second is the huge variety of accessories that work with the round hoes.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange