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   MKWerman | May 25, 2014 12:41pm | #1

   Great bench! I like the drawer layout. I built a small version of Matt's monster bench so it is similar in size. I have been thinking about incorporating the drawers as well. I'm happy to see it works out!

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   highly_figured | May 27, 2014 04:04pm | #2

   I have a small metal working vise that fits in the lower right hand drawer. When I need it, I mount it in the front vise. The metal vise determined the size of the lower right hand drawer. The rest of the sizes came from drawing a few full size sketches. The case is 3/4" plywood, biscuit jointed together. One thing led to another and I am pleased with the results. The bench is turning out to be a very nice tool. A pleasure to use.

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   user-3597270 | Nov 13, 2014 10:17pm | #3

   Would a 1-1/2" John Boos Hard Rock Maple Kitchen Counter Top work as a suitable workbench top? As I do not have a planer/joiner setup. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Daniel

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   highly_figured | Jan 10, 2015 08:01pm | #4

   Hello, Daniel,

   Yes the maple top from Boos would work. I am very familiar with them. They are probably higher quality then the top from Woodcraft.

   Are you anywhere near Effingham, Illinois? Boos factory and outlet store are there. They have walnut tops very reasonably priced.

   Good luck building your bench. I like mine more every time I use it.

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   highly_figured | Mar 13, 2017 03:00pm | #5

   Hello, Daniel,
   Did you ever build your workbench with the John Boos top? I would love to see some pics. Thanks.

   highly_ figured