Finally time for a real workbench.

[newtrix]

For now I'm going to make some simple dogs from dowling and square blocks,  the 3/4 hole is pretty standard for dogs these days, so If i find some I like I'll go with those.

[newtrix]

  Holes finished and Chamfered so they won't chip out.

[AlienInferno]

Good job.  Very nice looking workbench.

[knave]

This thread has inspired me. I've cut all my wood to size and am about to assemble a workbench based on this:



I needed some space in the garage to work. Since I'm on a budget I went with these plans...modified it to be 8 ft long and 24" wide with six legs.
I set my bench height at 37 1/2 inches. Which felt the most comfortable for me to work either standing or sitting on a stool.
I also upgraded to 19/32 OSB and added additional support under the benchtop.

I spent $50 including screws on all the materials, plus I was additionally motivated to rebuild the second battery of my Ryobi tool set.

When I finish I'll post a pic. It's nothing nearly as fancy as what you've made but for my weekend projects and to keep my Garage organized, it's perfect.

Thank you!

[newtrix]

Hey, that is a lot more than I've been building my projects on up untill now.

[knave]

I finished my bench over the weekend. I'm really happy with it. Very sturdy and it fits in well. I have a small bench vice and a power strip to add yet but other than that it's ready for me to load up with my junk. Now I just have to see if I can keep it clutter free so it'a useable. 

[newtrix]

Looking good

[newtrix]

Now its time to start some built-in shelves.  The center opening is for a five foot stainless tool chest.  To the right of that a 4.5 ft Workbench with a pegboard backing for holding tools.  The left side is support free as the Garbage and Recycling bins go under it.  Eventually the shelves will likely have doors to match my workbench.

[newtrix]

[darthpaul]

Now I just have to see if I can keep it clutter free so it'a useable. 

I have never been able to solve that problem as of yet but now that I have begun turning my 14' x 14' Shed into a workshop, I may be able to keep my bench reasonably clear.

[darthpaul]

It's not as pretty as yours but it was a budget build(still need to add another vise) and it's the quality of the work that comes off the bench that counts, right?



Also decided to add a little storage to my table saw, I used the pieces from a TV stand that I never put together.

[Woodshop Flunky]

I really like what youd did with your tablesaw.   

I'm going to have to do something similar but mount my router in the extra cabinet space.  My garage/shop is just too crowded.

[darthpaul]

I had already built a Router table(which is not done yet). I mounted it on wheels and made it the same height as the table saw to use it as an out feed table.

[Woodshop Flunky]

I have a router table that I use for outfeed, but my shop seems to be getting smaller and I need to make more room.

I'm not sure about the exact math... but I think I'm losing about 2sq ft of shop space each year of marriage.   

[yaksplat]

I'm not sure about the exact math... but I think I'm losing about 2sq ft of shop space each year of marriage.   

I walled off my shop in the basement about 2 weeks after we bought the house.  I haven't lost any space yet.

[kahlid74]

I'm not sure about the exact math... but I think I'm losing about 2sq ft of shop space each year of marriage.   

I walled off my shop in the basement about 2 weeks after we bought the house.  I haven't lost any space yet.

When we moved into this house the unfinished part of the basement became my workshop.  Since it's already walled off it's all good to go and if she ever needs anything back there she asks me and I go get it.  She'd flip if she saw that all her previous stuff is all crowded into a back corner.