Hi everyone, long-time reader, first-time poster.
I built a workbench about 1-1/2 years ago according to Chris Schwarz's two-day workbench video. At the time, I improvised the top by laminating together four 8'x2' pieces of 3/4" plywood. The bench has worked fine, but isn't really flat. Also, it's a little big for the space I have, which is alongside my house, underneath the roof overhang. The base is made of DF and hasn't had any problem due to wood movement despite the wet weather here in Hawai'i.
I'm thinking about redoing the top, making it out of DF and reducing the size to probably 6' x 18". I might put a tool well on the back 6", since the base is 24" wide and I'd rather not alter it if I don't have to. If the tool well isn't useful, I'll just remove it.
I have an Eclipse face vise that I'm going to flush mount near the left leg and a Veritas twin screw that I'm going to shorten to 18" and continue to use as a tail vise. I'll probably have to drill clearance holes through the right stretcher for the vise screws, but I don't anticipate any problem with that.
I guess there's not really a question in there, but just looking for any feedback or suggestions before I get started. Thanks!