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Workbench frame completed.
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My new hobby: Wood military vehicles
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Just use it for the novelty or was there a specific reason?
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Are you are asking about the wood type used? Since most benches are made of Maple and it's not cheap anyway, I figured I'd make my bench more unique. A dark frame with a lighter top and cabinet will stand out. I will be using 8/4 Cherry wood for the top. The built in cabinet will match the rest of the shop cabinets.. (SAPELE is harder than Red Oak )
I know i didn't have to make the cabinets in the shop look so fancy. Since it's a wood shop for my hobby why not show some of my woodworking skill and have fun doing it. I get to enjoy it every day i work there.
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Thank you. I am currently working on the 2 inch thick Cherry Wood boards that will make up the top of the workbench.
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Got the Cherry wood machined yesterday. That was a lot of work! Taking the day off to recover...
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Progress on the bench top.
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Looks Nice!
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Slow progress in bench build.
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Vise and Top frame installed.
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Benchtop border and vise Finished.
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Installed the cabinet under the workbench. Still have to fabricate the drawer fronts and 2 doors.
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Thats REALLY nice! Enjoy the space and the "furniture" God has granted your skillful hands to build!
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Got some of the drawer fronts installed on my workbench.
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That looks really SHARP
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Side Drawers of workbench done and 2 doors on wall cabinet.
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Done any vehicles lately?
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As soon as I finish setting up the shop I have at least 8 vehicle plans in my possession to build. Some really detailed ones. VW Bus Camper, Buick Sedan , 1937 Horch 853A, CAT 797 Mining Truck, CAT D10T Dozer, CAT 140 Grader, John Deere 8400 farm tractor, and a detailed MRAP.
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Drum Sander Acquired. Small Cabinet Added.
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Work in progress.
