[OP]
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I finally have finished a workbench for my shop that I started last January. I got it finished enough to use it for the summer, and then got it completed this winter.
There are six drawers and behind the four doors there are sliding shelves to store the scroll saw, mortiser, spindle sander and benchtop planer.
The top is replaceable hardboard.
Todd
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Very nice, very functional looking - I need to build a new one for my workshop.
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Very nice Todd, lotsa storage!
You will enjoy that for many years to come.
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Let me just respond with Ohhhh, Ahhhhh, etc. I love the pullouts. I use them around my shop as well. Better than drawers for many things. You'll be glad for your handle style as well; no catching the bottom of your t-shirt or drill cord on those puppys. The left hand pullout has a lot of headroom. Just curious, what goes in there?
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I am betting dedicated mortiser goes on the left. Looks great. Norm built a similar setup in a wall unit.
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Nice, Nice, really nice. Great job on the workbench but it looks a little high, you must be 7' tall.
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That's REALLY nice, Todd!
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That's nothing, check out the jointer above to the right. Todd must be at least 12' tall.Originally Posted by Todd Bin
Nice, Nice, really nice. Great job on the workbench but it looks a little high, you must be 7' tall.
Seriously, looks great. How is it constructed? Tongue in groove? Pocket Screws? Combination?
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[OP]
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I wanted to get the bench off the sawhorses before posting, but couldn't resist, and I wasn't sure how I was going to get it down. It is HEAVY! and I live alone. After dinner I couldn't take it any longer so I took off the doors and drawers and barely got it on the floor in one piece.
The bench is mainly constructed with rabbets and dadoes, frameless in design. There are a few pocket screws as well on the top horizontal dividers.
The item on the shelf to the upper right of the workbench in the previous picture is a Craftsman Router table.
Todd
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Seems to me it would have been easier to lift and move those pieces of equipment if the table was still on the saw horsesI wanted to get the bench off the sawhorses before posting, .......
,... I think I hurt my back looking at that picture...
That's a very nice table, I like!!
Ted
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I want that exact cabinet, but on wheels!
Thanks for the pics, Todd! Nicely done.
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Todd
Nice work bench! Great job....
I like all the storage.
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Great looking bench Todd! I love the shot with all the tools nestled in their places. This may be the one I copy for my shop!
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Good construction, and looks nice too boot. Felt strips around the inside of the doors and drawer fronts will keep out most of the dust (can never keep it all out), but it will help.
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I'm in the thought process of making one myself, so really appreciate your sharing your ideas...good...no, great job!
I'm assuming you screwed it to the wall...if not, how do you keep it from tipping over with all of the drawers/pull-outs extended with somewhat heavy tools on them?
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