My First Workbench

[snider.mark@gmail.co]

I made a couple of trips in and out of my neighborhood today and noticed a small workbench sitting beside the road in front of a house down the street. My wife said she had seen it earlier but didn't think it was what I was looking for. I agreed. On my last trip, to the dump, I noticed the home owner outside so I decided to ask what he wanted for it. He said $20 and I took my workbench home! It will get me started until I can build my own. Opinions welcome...

Regards,

Mark

[Roger T]

Mark,

Great Score!!! Whats not to like about it? Face Vise, End Vise, Tool Tray. I would take a wrench and check that all the bolts are tight on it and to sturdy up the frame. I had more than that invested in a plywood work surface easily! Should be serviceable for many years to come.

Roger

[Mike M]

Many of us started with a couple of sawhorses and an old door for our first workbench. The we upgraded to one built of 2x4's and plywood. You are already many years ahead of the curve.

Enjoy it,

Mike

[Dave H]

i'll give ya $30 for it.

[jwatson]

great deal since i have been using my table saw top for all my hand work for the last year.

[snider.mark@gmail.co]

I did some searching online and found a few of these benches, the cheapest being $237. My drawer needs repair, it's missing a lag bolt nut and a couple of dogs but I still think it is probably going to be near impossible to beat that deal anytime soon... Unless someone wants to sell me one of those new Unisaws for $300!

[TomP]

Great find. You couldn't even think about making that for $20

[leftylen]

You done good. That's a nice look shop you have in the background.

[samhell]

It came with those vises? Not a bad deal at all!

[snider.mark@gmail.co]

You done good. That's a nice look shop you have in the background.

It is in the breakfast nook at my new house. My wife said "Its not staying there is it?" To which I replied, "Yes, until we get rid of all the boxes in the garage." I told her that the sooner we get the boxes sorted out, the sooner I can move the bench, set up shop, and build her a proper table for that spot.

[nateswoodworks]

Awesome find, I also like the deal with the Mrs.

Nate

[Keggers]

Great deal! Did you ask the previous owner what else he has for sale?

[snider.mark@gmail.co]

Great deal! Did you ask the previous owner what else he has for sale?

He also has a 14" Jet bandsaw he is selling for $300. He said it needs a service that would cost around $100. The rubber on the upper wheel is coming off and the blade walks all over the place. Doesn't seem like quite the deal especially when I don't yet have several other items on my tool wish list.

Mark