For years I've been saying I was going to build a new workbench for the basement workshop, and after just as many years of not doing it, it's finally happened! <br />
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<center><img src="http://mattsbasementworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_6898-e1484442070706.jpg" alt="old and new workbench" width="550" height="413" class="size-full wp-image-16312" /> </center><br />
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The <strong><em>"design"</em></strong> of the bench is simple, and the dimensions are perfect for a smaller shop like mine considering the goal turned from making a monster bench like we've seen in magazines, or elsewhere and instead turned to constructing something that would simply help me build projects easier than ever before. <br />
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<center><img src="http://mattsbasementworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_6911-e1484443816302.jpg" alt="new workbench" width="550" height="413" class="size-full wp-image-16317" /> </center><br />
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Today's episode isn't a construction video for <strong><em>"HOW I built the bench"</em></strong> but instead it's a <strong><em>"TOUR"</em></strong> of its simple features, materials used in the construction, and a little bit about how I determined the dimensions and joinery.<br />
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<strong>Items mentioned in the video:</strong><br />
<a href="http://amzn.to/2jK6VeX" target="_blank">WoodRiver Tail-Vise Screw - Amazon.com</a><br />
<a href ="http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.aspx?p=41664&cat=1,41637,41659" target="_blank">Veritas Tail-Vise Screw - Lee-Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://amzn.to/2jKnKpY" target="_blank">Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use - Christopher Schwarz</a><br />
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If you're wondering about the episode I mentioned regarding building the plywood top for the old bench, you can find it by <strong><a href="http://mattsbasementworkshop.com/290-the-new-workbench-top/" target="_blank">clicking here to visit episode 290</a></strong>.
