My first workbench

[Arthur Dent]

Hi,

This is some pictures of my first ever workbench. It was my first time using planes, cutting half laps and using chisels for some tidyup.

Learnt a lot! It was only my second project ever and first time really using hand tools in this way. I used some plans from Rex Kruger on YouTube, simply because i thought the build looked achievable.

I had to learn how to sharpen etc and get creative with work holdings without a bench!

She's not perfect and there's a lot to be improved upon but I'm happy to have a functioning workbench

I started it in October last year.. went mad at the start, got frustrated when I felt like I couldn't plane anything 'flat', lost track then went at again in the last month to finish it. it's made of construction pine, as I didn't want to make a meal of anything more expensive! Although I did purchase some poplar for the vise to try something different, there is a oak spacer under the bench for the support section of the vise (got given for free

Going to make a plane stop for the bench and add some dog holes for extra holding options, but for now, it's done!

Cheers!

 

[paulrbarnard]

Looks great. A very serviceable bench. I’m still using the ‘quick’ bench I made almost thirty years ago. I suspect yours will serve you well for many years.

 

[Arthur Dent]

Looks great. A very serviceable bench. I’m still using the ‘quick’ bench I made almost thirty years ago. I suspect yours will serve you well for many years.

Thanks Paul! I hope so

 

[mwinfrance]

you're happy....that's what counts..

 

[Orraloon]

Better than my first bench was. A good bench is the heart of a woodworking space. The work gets easier and you feel better too.
Regards
John

 

[Arthur Dent]

Better than my first bench was. A good bench is the heart of a woodworking space. The work gets easier and you feel better too.
Regards
John

Thanks John.

 

[Hornbeam]

It is more difficult to make anything without a bench. A workbench is teh heart of a workshop. Now you have one you will find work so much easier such as having a good flat platform to plane material on
Well done

 

[macetownhouse]

Looks very strong, nothing wrong with Construction grade timber for a bench in my eyes.
“Your Mother would be proud of you” as we say in my small part of the world.

 

[Arthur Dent]

Thank you both, very kind. Already getting stuck into the next project

 

[pgrbff]

I have been woodworking as long as I can remember and still haven't got around to making a bench. Any day soon I hope.

 

[Sachakins]

Great bench,
BTW, is that "The Arthur Dent, throwing the nutromatic cup" or an " A Arthur Dent" as the wise old bird observed.
Can I spy your Towel in the background man, every hitch hiker needs his towel!

 

[BentonTool]

Hi,

This is some pictures of my first ever workbench. It was my first time using planes, cutting half laps and using chisels for some tidyup.

Learnt a lot! It was only my second project ever and first time really using hand tools in this way. I used some plans from Rex Kruger on YouTube, simply because i thought the build looked achievable.

I had to learn how to sharpen etc and get creative with work holdings without a bench!

She's not perfect and there's a lot to be improved upon but I'm happy to have a functioning workbench

I started it in October last year.. went mad at the start, got frustrated when I felt like I couldn't plane anything 'flat', lost track then went at again in the last month to finish it. it's made of construction pine, as I didn't want to make a meal of anything more expensive! Although I did purchase some poplar for the vise to try something different, there is a oak spacer under the bench for the support section of the vise (got given for free

Going to make a plane stop for the bench and add some dog holes for extra holding options, but for now, it's done!

Cheers!

Love it! That may be your last workbench!