My First Workbench

I basically followed the Kreg plans and incorporated some other ideas that I saw elsewhere. I watched Jeff Devlin's video a few times before I started which was very helpful. I am definitely a beginner so it's not square, but it works!! My brothers even thought that is was a good job!! And they don't say anything nice! They don't think women can do woodworking! LOL! YouTube videos and books have been a great help to me because I don't have anyone around to teach me. Wish there were classes to take. I really like this hobby!!

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Comment by Michael R. Webb on March 31, 2012 at 9:48pm: Looks nice. :)

Comment by Rick on April 5, 2012 at 9:33am: Nice wheels!

Where did you get those?

Comment by Chrissy on April 6, 2012 at 6:39am: I got them from Rockler.com. They are 4 inch wheels, all swivel and the front 2 lock. My garage is old and cracked concrete and the bench moves like its on glass when the wheels are unlocked. I was very pleased with them.

Comment by David Dean on April 6, 2012 at 11:44am: sweet I wish my frist one look like that.

Comment by Rick on April 6, 2012 at 7:21pm: Thanks Chrissy.

Very impressive tool bench. I like that nice 2" lip all around for clamping work to.

What's the top made of?

Comment by Jerry Alfaro on April 10, 2012 at 11:33pm: Nice job on the bench Chrissy,

I'll bet you had fun putting it together?

Put a couple of coats of satin polyurethane on your bench and then use some Johnson's paste floor wax on the table top. That way if you spill glue or paint it won't stick to it.

jerry-

Comment by Chrissy on April 11, 2012 at 4:39am: Thank you for the suggestion. I will do that!

Comment by Ken Darga on April 11, 2012 at 8:28am: Personally, for a project of this type, I'd use and exterior grade sealer---

such as ''Australian Timber Oil'',

http://www.cabotstain.com/products/product/Australian-Timber-Oil.html,---

Spar Varnish, http://www.cabotstain.com/products/product/Spar-Varnish.html?produc..., ---

or the like.

REASON: This type of material will provide maximum protection of the wood.

Changes in humidity and exposed to a wide range of temperatures, will cause the wood to expand and contract, and a standard indoor poly finish would simply crack and deteriorate under these conditions. Spar varnishes are typically designed to not only protect the wood, but also give it the flexibility and UV protection it needs to last for years.

Comment by Ken Darga on April 11, 2012 at 8:40am: PS---

Also, I'd apply a sheet of 1/4'' Masonite to the top of the plywood work surface.

Masonite is not waterproof---therefore, you'll need to apply a waterproof sealer. If you don't seal it, then you'll need to replace it every year or so, when it's exposed to outdoor elements.