Workbench finished....

[Alex Shanku]

Almost, as I still have to install my front vise...

Top was made from maple I had been drying for about a year. ( http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=49124 )

Dimensions are 4"x24"x84". The height is 33"

The base was made from some laminated 2x4 and a couple of 2x8 that I had left over from a job of mine. I would have liked to used maple for the base, but the cost was a factor.

Tail vise is made from some QS sycamore I bought from a forum member earlier this month. Vise is a LN

What I really like about the project is that the maple was cut in my home state by a friend, dried for a year by me and also moved with me 3 times this year, until it ended up in my new shop in TN.

It took quite some time to mill all the maple down from rough 9' boards to what I ended up using. All said, it took about 30+ hours start to finish.

Thanks also to the two forum members who took time to answer a couple of questions I had along the way.

[John Thompson]

Excellent Mr. Shanku. I try to keep my designs sturdy and simple. You nailed both on this attempt.. BTW.. I wouldn't let the word get out to the Tennessee Naval Reserve or you might experience the sound of jet engines late at night with the slap of a "tail-hook" making a snatch.

Sarge..

[Phil Thien]

I think that is a stunning bench and in the years to come the wood will darken and the bench will just look that much better. Really outstanding work.

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful Alex. Does it have a finish on it?

[Chris Varas]

Very Nice. You should be very proud of that bench!

[Jim King]

Alex: How much does it weigh ?¿ It is beautiful.

[Bob Noles]

Alex,

That bench is as first class as they come.

EXCELLENT JOB!

[George Bregar]

Let me add congrats. Very nice.

[Jerry Olexa]

Extremely nice work. Looks sturdy and great for a craftsman...Well Done. You should be proud!!!

[Jim Becker]

Great looking bench, Alex...well done, indeed!

[Russ Cass]

Very nice. Good work.

[Mike Marcade]

Beautiful work! I can only hope to one day be able to turn something out that nice.

[Scot Ferraro]

That is one nice looking bench -- very good craftsmanship and I am sure that you will enjoy using it for years to come. Great job!!

Scot

[Don Bullock]

Alex, that's one mighty fine bench. May it serve your woodworking needs well. I can sure teoo by the craftsmanship that you'll definately be able to use it.

[Alex Shanku]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your comments!!!! The bench top weighs approx. 200 lbs. It was finished with a 50/50 mix of BLO and MS.

I picked up a few pieces of rubber roofing from an old job and used those as a "brace" so the legs would'nt slide.!!