Wanny Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 On Thanksgiving I headed to my gf's parents house for a few days. Her dad has a nice woodworking shop so I figured that would be the best time to build a bench i have wanted to do for quit some time. I have been looking at plenty of benches on line and compiling some ideas that I wanted to have in mine. I used 9' of 1x5 S4S Oak for the raised arms for tools and thread. The base was laminated out of two peices of 3/4 oak plywood because I was not willing to pay $80 for a full sheet of oak plywood for one bench. All in all I am very happy with the outcome. I am sure after a few hours of tying on it I will think of something i would like added or changed but that can be for bench #2 some day Holds: 42 Thread spools 1 ipod holder 6 bobbins 8 various tools 3 hair stackers 2 bead trays 4 various glues/waxes 1 hook tray 1 beer holder The finished bench seemed hard to get a good picture of because of the shine off the varnish but here it is anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusfloatin Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 If a guy is in a pinch I guess that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Excellent! Love the added Beer holder and iphone deck. Thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I thought it looked pretty nice at first, but with the stain it looks really high end. Great job Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronG Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 That my friend is fantastic work !!!!!!! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyangler Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Very nice Wanny, may it provide you many years of enjoyment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Very nice work. I have had a similar project half started since the end of last winter, but I will definitely be adding an ipod holder and a drink holder when I get back at'er this winter. What drill bit did you use for the recessed holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Very nice, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanny Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks for all the compliments guys. I'm excited to get tieing on it What drill bit did you use for the recessed holes? I used one like this Freud Forstner Bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 nicely done dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 what do you guys use to store your hackle? Mine is just stacked ontop of each other but i would love to do a spin rack so the feathers hang and dont get munched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Great job, looks like something you will use for a lot of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyangler Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 what do you guys use to store your hackle? Mine is just stacked ontop of each other but i would love to do a spin rack so the feathers hang and dont get munched Ive got quite a few bucks invested in expensive hackle, so proper storage is definitely a consideration. When not in use, I keep mine inside a rubbermaid container. It keeps the pets out of them, and also helps to deter any bugs from taking up residence in the capes and saddles themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude1125 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks for giving me the inspiration to make a tying bench. I tried to use stock sizes to minimize the amount of cutting but ended up with something bigger than I wanted. I changed my mind on what to build a few times during the process. I’m hoping it keeps me organized a bit better. BEFORE: AFTER: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 LOL! I like the before set up,every thing is in front of you and half the fun is finding it. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zegrave Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 looks great, gives me some ideas for my own. now to just get all that crap out of my garage so i can get at the tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbritt Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Awesome benches guys! I love all the organizational components. Puts my $20 bench to shame! Next house guess I'll have to upgrade (and now I've got some inspiration!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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