Finally Built A Workbench

[kngelv]

I'm strictly an amateur when it comes to making anything out of wood. This is the second thing I have built. The first was a pair of raised garden beds for my wife. The top is a 72" x 30" butcher block from Grizzly. What do you guys think?

James

 

[Fastbird]

I like it. Very similar to one I'm getting ready to build for my garage actually.

 

[banana cognac]

I like it a lot. I currently work out of the graduation at my grandmother's, but when the time comes where I have my own, that is exactly the type of bench I would like to build. Right now my current setup and budget won't allow for a butcher block top, but that is definitely the route I would like to go

 

[Bouchard93]

very nice what did it cost u to make?

 

[Old Steamer]

I like it, especially the top. To be the second thing you have built, you did a fine job.

 

[kraneman]

Id say you did a great job , simplicity is brilliance.

 

[kngelv]

very nice what did it cost u to make?

The top was $199.00 plus $79.00 for shipping. The frame was around $50.00 in lumber, and the lag bolts/nuts/washers were $7.62 from the local bolt supply store plus another $15.00 for the brackets that hold the top to the frame. A total of around $350.00.

James

 

[zporta]

Looks good! When we built my dads wood shop we got the same top in the longest length they make. Great quality! Got damaged in shipping, cut 4" off and got 25% knocked off the price.

Ours came raw so we put about 10 coats of clear on it

 

[The Frisco Kid]

nice top!

 

[MFolks]

Plan on adding drawers for storage? Now's the time, before a vice or other tools & stuff gets installed on the bench.

 

[Dale Leeds]

It looks great!! You did a fine job.

 

[kngelv]

Plan on adding drawers for storage? Now's the time, before a vice or other tools & stuff gets installed on the bench.

I think I'm ok with no drawers. My big debate is whether to mount my Wilton 450 on it. Not sure if I want to drill into the top. It almost looks too nice to do so.

James

 

[rieferman]

Nice job! For others looking to so something similar, check locally for a Lumber Liquidators location as they also carry butcher block tops at a good price - you may be able to save yourself shipping cost.

 

[bdamico]

love the butcher block

 

[QwikKotaTx]

Looks nice. If the lateral stability is a tad less than desired you can add a stringer across the front or some angled wood pieces for bracing on the front two legs and still have most of the access underneath.

 

[ARCTIC_RAGTOP]

Looks great. Nice job on the build.

 

[CNGsaves]

That's a nice looking bench.

Only improvements I'd recommend is drilling another hole at each 4x4 leg and put another lag bolt through to ensure that legs can't twist. Same with the bottom brace, have at least 2 lag bolts in each piece. I've seen some guys put 4 lag bolts in each piece . . . likely overkill.

Like the idea of open front area so you can slide chair underneath. Could strengthen front with couple angled braces from top to legs.

Overall, very nice !!

 

[CWP1616L]

How much overhang do you have there? That would be the distance of the top past the upper stretcher and side rails.

 

[bullitt67]

I like it, that is sweet!!! Enjoy it. You have just inspired me to build my bench when the kids go back to school.

 

[kngelv]

How much overhang do you have there? That would be the distance of the top past the upper stretcher and side rails.

Two inches all the way around.

That's a nice looking bench.

Only improvements I'd recommend is drilling another hole at each 4x4 leg and put another lag bolt through to ensure that legs can't twist. Same with the bottom brace, have at least 2 lag bolts in each piece. I've seen some guys put 4 lag bolts in each piece . . . likely overkill.

Like the idea of open front area so you can slide chair underneath. Could strengthen front with couple angled braces from top to legs.

Overall, very nice !!

There are two lag bolts in each of the top corner joints but I just used screws for the bottom stringer and braces. It's pretty stable but I'm looking to add a few extra lag bolts to the aforementioned areas this weekend. Thanks for all the kind words. There are a few missteps with some of the forstner bits that I was able to strategically hide. I'm an Industrial Electrician and my woodworking skills are rudimentary at best. I'm learning more and more with every project.My next one is a small bench for the little one - he's six, and then he want's a folding slot car table for his 1/32 scale set.



James

 

[CWP1616L]

Two inches all the way around.

Thank you sir. Looks good.