Finished my workbench (pics)

[Bryan Hunt]

The bench is made from 8/4 hard maple. It measures approx 27" W x 69" L x 39" H. The top is a solid 3 3/4" thick. The vice hardware and handles were purchased from Lie-Nielsen. The base was constructed with mortise and loose tenon jointery. The top is bolted to the base with 4 lag bolts through over-sized holes. The finish is 4 coats of BLO. Enjoy the pics :)

Bryan

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[Corey Hallagan]

Bryan, that is a beautiful bench. Looks solid and sturdy and I am sure it will serve you well!

Corey

[Bruce Delaney]

Very nice bench, Bryan! Where did you get he inspiration from for the design?

May I also ask where you got the maple? I have been on the fence for while on whether to build or buy a bench, and some of the reasons that push me towards the "buy" side are the price of maple here in Austin and lack of machinery to dimension the wood (dimensioning with hand tools only doesn't sound like a lot fun).

[Dwayne Hunt]

Hi Bryan

Cannot see pictures?

Thinking about building a bench and would like to it to get ideas.

Dwayne Hunt

[Ron Robinson]

Bryan,

The bench is beautiful. Simple design, sturdy, and obviously well made. Great job. Enjoy it.

Ron Robinson

[Dave Ray]

Super looking bench Bryan. You built it to last, and it sure will. Thanks for pic's.

[glenn bradley]

That's a beauty. Maybe I'm selfish but I get more excited finishing a shop made tool stand or assembly table than I do making something for someone's living room. ;-)

[Scot Ferraro]

Very nice bench indeed! Building one is my next shop project. Enjoy!!

[Joe Blankshain]

Great job Bryan! Hope you get a lot of good years of craftsmanship accomplished with your workbench!

[Jim Becker]

Great job, Bryan!! That's a really nice looking bench that will give you many, many years of pleasure.

[Dan Oliphant]

Not too shaby!!!! well done indeed.

[Roy Wall]

Terrific Bench Bryan!!! Nice clean look...very well done!

[Jay Knoll]

Bryan

Very nice!

Jay

[Frank Pellow]

Bryan congratulations on making such a good bench! This winter, I hope to finally get around to making my own bench and post like your help to encourage me.

[Bryan Hunt]

Bruce,

I got the inspiration from The Workbench Book by Scott Landis, Taunton Press. It's a variation on the modern hybrid in Chapter 5. It's also very similar to the bench Lie-Nielsen makes and uses when they go to a woodworking show.

I got the maple from Austin Hardwoods, and yes, at $5.95 a bf, it wasn't exactly cheap. They had a large selection at the time and they are open on Saturday. You can also get it at Fine Lumber, and they can even mill it to dimension for you for a price. I think Fine Lumber probably has a better selection than Austin Hardwoods, but they are not open on the weekend.

Bryan