I have always wanted a good woodworking bench. Making one did not occur to me until a friend with a mill had some leftover 2″ ash cut for countertops. I also had some 1-1/2″ reclaimed oak flooring from a gym that I bought at auction. Together with some mismatched pieces of mahogany and oak. I assembled enough pieces to put this together.

The biggest challenge was the sheer weight of the piece. Once on its side, I needed a come-along to get it upright again. 

If you enjoy the photos, let me know and I will go more into detail about construction, materials, and finishing.

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