Lathe Bench

[Caddis295]

Well, I started this project in December, and it is finally finished! It is based on a Woodsmith plan. While constructing it, I found out that it was too short for my height, so I added the feet. It is made of reclaimed oak and MDF with a formica insert. The center base, is hollow and allows you to fill it with sand to make it virtually impossible to move and dampen vibration. It is full of mistakes and oops, but everyone that has seen it can't seem to understand why I would make it so nice for a shop. I just tell them I am inspired by Rod Kirby! So, now I have my lathe bench....it is time to learn how to turn!

[Whaler]

Looks good. If you find that it won't fit in your shop I can make room for it.

[ddamoore]

Nice bench

Looks great Dino! Nice job.

[John Hunter]

Nice! Reminds me that I need to build one this summer.

[kyle.w]

looks good.

[Pappy]

Everyone is right. Looks too nice for shop furniture.

[dkhoward]

LOML saw the pic and wants to know if I can build one for the entryway.

[RodKirby]

Looks just great to me!

[monte]

Nice work. Kyle.w and I will be building a similar one soon.

[RayintheUK]

If you haven't filled it with sand yet, I'd advise you to put the sand in polythene bags, rather than in the trough itself, if you hadn't already thought of that. Makes for easier removal if you ever need to move the bench.

Nice work, BTW!

Ray.

[lrogers]

Oh No, another one has taken the first step to the dark side of the turning world! Nice looking bench. Hope your turning goes well.

[sacherjj]

LOML saw the pic and wants to know if I can build one for the entryway.

But won't that dirty up the wall when you turn?

[mater]

That is very nice. Great job.