acurrie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Had the day off today, so I went to Home Depot and picked up some materials to attempt construction on a fly tying bench. Stole a few idea's I had seen on the internet and what i thought might work. After about 4-5 hours, 1 extra trip to Totem and a few swear words... this is the pseudo finished product (still needs to be sanded better and I have to fill in a few spots where the screws are): First the Blueprints...lol The Aftermath!!!! I'll have to giver a go tomorrow night...Flames are playin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Look pretty good. Nice job on the whole. A couple additions I would suggest. Add a place to dry flies, either a bead chain strung up or a piece of foam. Add a magnet strip for holding hooks / flies. The hole under the vise, I would make an insert for there and then put a hole in the table top to use as a place to store the waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 looks dope dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurrie Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I actually was looking for a magnetic strip, but couldn't find one at HD or Totem, but i'm sure a craft store would have one. I totally agree with the place to dry flies and the waste area... I'll fine tune it as soon as I get a chance. thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Great post. I love this sort of stuff. Chech out Micheals. I was there today and they have a good selection of magnetic strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ha HA I can tell your not married. NO woman would allow construction in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurrie Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 LoL, Actually I AM! it was up in the loft though, not the living room....haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman09 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 That looks sweet......Impressive for just a days work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Very nice, good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyangler Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very nice Drew, I hope you'll post some more photos of your handy work once you get it all completely finished. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You just gave me an awesome idea. I am reconfiguring my office from furniture type bookshelves and desks, to a built in all around the walls type scenario this year, and I will HAVE to add something like this!! Looks great, nice work! Care to post your sources for the plans? Or e-mail me the plans / materials list? Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurrie Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 You just gave me an awesome idea. I am reconfiguring my office from furniture type bookshelves and desks, to a built in all around the walls type scenario this year, and I will HAVE to add something like this!! Looks great, nice work! Care to post your sources for the plans? Or e-mail me the plans / materials list? Thanks man! Hawgstoppah, In terms of plans, I Kinda just winged it, but I used the measurement from this website: http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/tying_bench/ and I also took some of the materials list as well. Mine Measures 45cm deep, and 55 cm wide and is about 10 cm tall. Here is the list of materials (as best i can remember): 1- 24x48 sheet 3/8 inch ply 1-24x24 sheet 3/8 inch ply 2 small dowels (for spools) 1 1 inch dowel for tool racks 1- 1 inch circular piece of plywood (pre-made at home Depot) 4- 1x4 shelving wood (they come in lengths of about 4-5 feet) 1 set of drawer tracks -14 inches wood glue 1 1/2 inch screws Drawer handle Magnetic strips (not shown in pic, got at Micheal's) Foam Patch (Micheal's) Cork pads of under the bench (so now scratches) I'm probably missing something, but hopefully not to much. If anybody else puts something together make sure to post pics! take care, Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanny Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 oooo..... I like the magnetic strips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Nice job...I'm afraid to say I still drag my stuff to the kitchen table...Maybe when the kids and now grandchild grows up I'll get my own bench & sport room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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