ShopNotes Classic workbench #84

[Dave Lehnert]

Anyone ever build this bench? What do you think of it? Any info you can give on how well it's made, how much did it cost to build etc...

[Kev Coleman]

I am also interested in building that bench or a similar one from fine wookdworkings tiools and shops issue from 2003/2004. I just bought the Shopnotes that included that bench off ebay.

[Steven DeMars]

http://www.shopnotes.com/files/issue...-workbench.pdf


Here is the PDF - for FREE!!!!!

[Seth Poorman]

Hey Guys
What issue of shopnotes is this in ?

[Steven DeMars]

#84 is the issue number . . . . .

[Seth Poorman]

Ok ,Thanks Steve.. I will look on E-bay

[Ken Garlock]

from Popular Mechanics. I like it because of the 30" depth to the top, and the twin-screw end vise.

This doesn't answer your question, but it may give you some ideas.

[Dave Lehnert]

I like the looks of the bench a lot. You can’t tell from the photo but it’s around 100” long with the tail vice not included. I think I would modify it to shorten it. I have been doing some quick figuring on what it will cost to build and can tell already it’s not going to be cheap. Like making a major tool purchase.

[Tom Henry]

Take a look at this bench and the plans are free!!!

[glenn bradley]

I did one of the drawers units to practice web frames and planned on using it as an insert on a future bench. The plans are quite well done. As far as cost; you save money on drawer glides but spend just as much on hardwood for the web frames unless your scrap bin lives further uptown than mine. Start by pricing the vice hardware, then add your boardfeet and you'll get the idea.

[Alfredo Rodriguez Garcia]

Seth,
check this address and you will find the magazine
you are looking for
http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/sample/

Saludos cordiales
Alfredo

[Travis Porter]

I haven't built it, but I like the base unit design. As for the top, I believe I want to do something a bit thicker. The size overall is pretty much what I want as well, but I would like to have a tool tray in it.

[Tom Henry]

Travis-

Did you look at the link in my post. That sounds like the bench you want...

[Travis Porter]

Actually, I did. I have drooled over that one before. I love the top on it, and will probably adapt the shopnotes base to work on it. I have to finish up a dresser, and hopefully that will be my next project if the CFO approves it. I have to get the tail vise and the wood as I have the front vise.

I especially like the dovetails on it.

[Jim W. White]

Great thread....

Thanks for the links all. Serious score on issue #84 Alfredo, your my hero!