Workbench

I needed a workbench to be able to create all of these wonderful plans. I used one of Ana's table plans and modified a little. I followed exactly, then I added a second top made out of birch pure bond plywood. I then put 1x2 edging to hide the edges. I used some pretty heavy duty casters with the double locking feature, I had to buy this off the internet.
This was my second build, the first being a 10 dollar ledge.
The plan is from Ana's book, the kitchen island. I can't seem to find it online.
This took me a long time due to limited time, because of work and kids. About 4-6 hours per week, for 2 1/2 months.

Estimated Cost

$ 250, this includes expensive casters, stain and extra plywood. $100 dollars for the wood if doing the table from the plan

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

I needed experience in staining and wanted some protection, so that is why I stained this workbench. I used Minwax pre stain, Rust-oleum early American on the base, and left the top raw (I figured it would get scratched up). Then I used Tung oil 5 coats on the bottom and 6 for the top. Finished with one coat of furniture wax. It is a bit slick, I should not have had so many coats of Tung oil, but I was experimenting :)

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate