thanks all for your advice and suggestions!
Here are some pics of my completed sharpening Bench. I wanted long narrow footprint on rollers to fit into my small shop, but also wanted to create some additional storage space. Doug Fir 2 x 4's for side frames, with vertical grain Doug Fir panels and trim, sugar pine shelves, BB plywood /quartz top. Started as simple shop project so quick half lap /screwed joinery for side frames. Drawers and dividers turned out to be more fun with sliding DT for vertical and horizontal dividers and through and blind DT for 7 drawers.
I was gonna go with just spar varnished plywood for top but got quartz remnant for $100. I like it not only for durability, but also flat surface to accommodate fine sandpaper for flattening blade backs, etc. I previously used a smaller piece of granite for this but am too lazy to haul it out onto the bench when I should. New bench make it easier to have better a habits.
Cheers, Mike
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