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  1. 11-27-2016, 5:00 PM #1
    Gregory Carles
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    Sjoberg Elite 2000 76" work bench

    Well,
    I found what I think is a great deal on line at an e-bay store for this bench so I ordered one today.
    It comes with:
    Work bench
    Drawers and center cabinet
    Accessory kit.

    I really was contemplating making my own bench and saw some fantastic work benches on you tube.
    But I really could not dedicate the time needed ( working 6 days a week now) and my biggest fear was flattening the top.
    I have been doing without since I started wood working back in high school.
    I did most of my work on my table saw out feed table and this was not that convenient at all. Holding work down with F-style Clamps or what ever I had at the time.
    I have never had a dedicated woodworking bench with bench dogs and the vise thing and I am now 53 years.
    So getting closer to retirement I decided to get one that will last the through the golden years, and yet still hold some value when my wife has to sell it.
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  3. 11-27-2016, 5:12 PM #2
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    Tools Plus Outlet for $2150?
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  4. 11-27-2016, 5:25 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben Rivel View Post
    Tools Plus Outlet for $2150?
    You got it.
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  5. 11-27-2016, 5:26 PM #4
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    Seems to be a popular choice these days.
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  6. 11-27-2016, 5:27 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben Rivel View Post
    Seems to be a popular choice these days.
    There seems to be a lot of talk about the 1" dog holes and very limited accessories but I just like the overall look of the bench.
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  7. 11-27-2016, 6:37 PM #6
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    Sounds like a great bench. Enjoy it!
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  8. 11-27-2016, 9:04 PM #7
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    Yes, the 1" dog holes are a real disadvantage. I have no clue why they did that.

    Otherwise, I really like the workbench.
    - After I ask a stranger if I can pet their dog and they say yes, I like to respond, "I'll keep that in mind" and walk off
    - It's above my pay grade. Mongo only pawn in game of life.
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  9. 11-27-2016, 9:08 PM #8
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    Congrats on the workbench!
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  10. 11-28-2016, 6:17 PM #9
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    Sjobergs owners, has anyone installed the cork padding to the vises jaws?
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  11. 12-07-2016, 8:54 PM #10
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    Sjoberg delivery.JPGSjoberg delivery1 .JPGSjoberg delivery2 .JPGSjoberg delivery3 .JPGSjoberg delivery4 .JPG

    Guess what come today??
    Early Christmas present... Can't open until Christmas. Delivery was flawless and carted right up to my garage.

    My new 76" sjobergs elite.
    The top is soooo heavy we could barely lift it.
    It's in the shop (still in the box) acclimating to its new home environment.
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  12. 12-07-2016, 10:21 PM #11
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    Glad to hear it. Congratulations!
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    “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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  13. 12-08-2016, 9:48 AM #12
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    That seems like the perfect bench setup. Congratulations.
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  14. 12-08-2016, 10:57 AM #13
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    Enjoy, now you can sue that bench to build another bench for yourself. I enjoyed building my bench....
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  15. 12-12-2016, 2:55 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gregory Carles View Post
    Sjobergs owners, has anyone installed the cork padding to the vises jaws?
    I just put some of those on a new Sjoberg's vise today. They seem pretty sticky. I'll post back if they fall off anytime soon.

    I did see one reviewer on Amazon that said the adhesive wasn't real good, that he had to use some of his own.
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  16. 12-15-2016, 2:38 PM #15
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    Looks really great. You might be a good case for the crucible 1" holdfast.
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