Thanks for the comments guys!
Dang nice job on the build.
That's funny, my garage has the same concrete step along the back wall, so my main workbench (home built) has different length legs front to back just like yours. I've always wondered why they built the garage that way. Water containment
Where do you live? If it's nearby, it might be code in our areas to have it be above ground a certain amount? My garage is actually built on a slope - behind that wall, in the back yard, that concrete goes up chest high. Maybe the builders weren't sure how much they were going to back fill. I don't know haha
Very cool bench, I can imagine it feels nice and solid with the 3" top on it. Slightly off topic from the work bench, but in your wide shot I noticed what looks to be a tablet(?) on the top chest there. Curious as to what kind of stand it's on/which tablet?
That's actually just an old laptop! Great for music (I have 4 corner speakers and an awesome old technics amp) and I use it for CAD, as a calculator, for service manuals, research.. it's great. It's actually pretty comfortable to use as well.
Wow, that is beautiful work on the bench.
Are those oak slats ??
Also, don't see any exposed screw holes so curious if you used Kreg joints or otherwise to attach the perimeter trim??
I wish they were oak slats. I realized half way through that I made a mistake going with Douglas Fir. But I bought only the tightest grain fir, and as they dry they'll harden up. Plus the oil I'm treating it with will harden it up. And I have an 1.5" thick steel table I got for the major beating, so this bench won't see that type of abuse.
The permiter trim is attached with two dowels and glue only. I used titebond III so I hope that gives it a really strong bond.
Way to incorporate the grade beam into the work bench. Nice work on the top as well, what is the plan for the stain/finish for the top?
I'm going to mix up some linseed oil, varnish and turpentine. I've read in a few places it penetrates well and hardens wood... and most importantly, it's really easy to apply! But it's best to do it on the warmest days. I might add a vice and some dogs as well, but I'm just getting started with wood working, so I'm going to hold back until I learn how it's done.
Nice top. what happen to the legs on the right? didf you run out of lumber?
I would seal the table ASAP if you plan to use it
Nope, actually built like that because the foundation wall comes into the garage about 6 inches, and most other benches have a 6" gap behind them because if it. So things fall off there, and I didn't like it, so I built this bench to go flush with the wall and sit directly on top of the ledge. It looks less funny now that I have tools up around it haha.
