Alemite tribute bench project

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Ok, so fell in love with the look of the old Alemite benches but they don't grow on trees and if I had a real one it might end up in living room. So, I'm building my old transmission teardown bench into a tribute bench. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200511/bacb8a88cd5512c7037fe37492a71600.jpg

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[gahrajmahal]

Looks like a lot of work, but looking great!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Looks like a lot of work, but looking great!

I guess I got carried away... Lol

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[TheJudge]

Now that's just cool.
I always entertained the thought of building something like this, and incorporating a toolbox into it on the bottom side. Then I realized my tool box of choice would never fit. Haha

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[Monza Harry]

I guess I got carried away... Lol

That is the effect of some people on this board Not to mention any names but Don, Doc, Royce and on and on and on! Doc's Machine grinder stand took a simple welding table refurbish and turned it into a two + year and probably $1200 (+) new one, Don's (Longs) Alemite bench rebuild is sickening I want that so Bad! Royce just dreams up ways to make me rethink every project with "if I just... it will look so COOL" another member's drill sharpeners wheel add on added another month to the wheels on my fan! If I keep reading here I'll never finish anything and I'm working on an unknown number of projects all at once [no I can't count that high] so it seems like glaciers are moving faster to start with! Any way that is looking great, I'm almost ready to start delaying others projects with my "Project Creep" Hope to see more of this Thanx for Sharing! Harry

 

[PugetDude]

Looking good! I like the scale of the bench and bigger side cabinets.
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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

That is the effect of some people on this board Not to mention any names but Don, Doc, Royce and on and on and on! Doc's Machine grinder stand took a simple welding table refurbish and turned it into a two + year and probably $1200 (+) new one, Don's (Longs) Alemite bench rebuild is sickening I want that so Bad! Royce just dreams up ways to make me rethink every project with "if I just... it will look so COOL" another member's drill sharpeners wheel add on added another month to the wheels on my fan! If I keep reading here I'll never finish anything and I'm working on an unknown number of projects all at once [no I can't count that high] so it seems like glaciers are moving faster to start with! Any way that is looking great, I'm almost ready to start delaying others projects with my "Project Creep" Hope to see more of this Thanx for Sharing! Harry

Well said Harry, I think Don Long is the one that gets me going! Lol yeah it's his fault lol.

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Looking good! I like the scale of the bench and bigger side cabinets.
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Thanks much!!

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[firebirdparts]

That is fabulous!

 

[kaymccampbell]

Gorgeous. Wish I had the room for it.

 

[txvwnut]

Man that’s gonna be cool as hell when done. Is it a one piece unit or separate components?

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Man that’s gonna be cool as hell when done. Is it a one piece unit or separate components?

Thanks so much, it's one big monster lol

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[MileHighRover]

Sub'd. This is ridiculous!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Grinder hangers installed

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[bdbecker]

Very cool! Excited to follow along!

 

[MacTexas]

Is that a 33 or 34 Ford grill hanging on your wall? The bench looks the way an Alemite bench would look if built today.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Very cool! Excited to follow along!

Thanks!

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Is that a 33 or 34 Ford grill hanging on your wall? The bench looks the way an Alemite bench would look if built today.

Repro 32 was just wall art, now a buddy wants it for model A project. Thanks, just having fun on bench til i finish garage project

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[MileHighRover]

What, you're not done yet?!! This is #1 bull$#!*.

 

[larry4406]

Nice!

Not sure you can drive in that garage bay anymore...

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

What, you're not done yet?!! This is #1 bull$#!*.



[emoji38]_hitti

Omg haha your killing me!

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Nice!

Not sure you can drive in that garage bay anymore...

Thanks Larry! Its actually going behind office in shop I'm building.

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

First door attempt

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[SILVERPLATE]

Absolutely incredible. Look forward to seeing finished project.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Absolutely incredible. Look forward to seeing finished project.

Thanks much!

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[i4ni]

Admire your dedication I passed up an original Alemite at a scrap yard 6 or 7 years ago. It must of sat outside in the dirt for quite awhile because the bottom 6 inches was about totally rusted away. I had never seen one before but it had that art deco look that was cool and I should have rescued it but I had a million other irons in the fire and I had no idea it had any real value at the time. $50 would of bought it.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Admire your dedication[emoji106] I passed up an original Alemite at a scrap yard 6 or 7 years ago. It must of sat outside in the dirt for quite awhile because the bottom 6 inches was about totally rusted away. I had never seen one before but it had that art deco look that was cool and I should have rescued it but I had a million other irons in the fire and I had no idea it had any real value at the time. $50 would of bought it.

Wow, that was a deal but who knew! Thanks!

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[yhprum]

Did you go with rounded corners at the top? How did you do thta?
Thanks and nice project BTW.

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Did you go with rounded corners at the top? How did you do thta?
Thanks and nice project BTW.

Hey thanks, yes rounded corners. Hammerformed best I could, leather bag with sand in it, big yellow plastic hammer made for working the bag.

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

2 doors down, 8 to go... Yikes

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[don long]

Very nice Menifee
Building that from scratch is most impressive. It will go well in your Texaco garage. I need to come over for some sheet metal lessons. Please

Don

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Very nice Menifee

Building that from scratch is most impressive. It will go well in your Texaco garage. I need to come over for some sheet metal lessons. Please



Don

Hey Don, this is your fault ya know!!??? Lol. Thanks much! I'm a hobbyist at best with sheet metal, my chassis guy is the ultimate fabricator!

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Doors getting close

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[rburke65]

Wow...very nice looking...and great work!

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Wow...very nice looking...and great work!

Thanks!

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[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

Some " necessary " details

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[Dan in Pasadena]

I'm SO impressed. What will the final color and "theme" be? I guess I mean will it have signs from a particular Gas Company?

Will this be automotive paint, Rustoleum or powder coated? Whatever you do it's truly going to be special. Hell, it is already! Huge congrats on having the skills.

 

[harley jim]

Very impressive work. Cant wait to see it painted.

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[don long]

I don't know why you are blaming me

Truly a great project. That bench is the winner of work benches for sure.
It looks huge and I really like the kick panels for the bottom corners.
I'm really enjoying watching your progress.

Thank you

 

[Menifee Valley Speed Shop]

I'm SO impressed. What will the final color and "theme" be? I guess I mean will it have signs from a particular Gas Company?

Will this be automotive paint, Rustoleum or powder coated? Whatever you do it's truly going to be special. Hell, it is already! Huge congrats on having the skills.

Thanks Dan! Main body in red, doors either black or silver, feedback welcome. Theme was gonna be Texaco although it may be Speed Shop themed. This go around will just be rustoleum. I may paint nicer later but I want to get back on 57 Chevy project so I gotta save a bit on this project.

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