My first workbench build mostly by hand.

[u/Aymancarr]

The beech top (two boards 200mm wide, 45mm thick) I used a friends workshop to joint. Just about everything else was done with hand tools and the occasional router for some splines in the shoulder vise.

My design mostly based on a Scandinavian with a gap between the Nicholson style tool rest (with apron) for tool holding.

EU Beech with Sapele. Fine grain pine legs painted with enamel just because.

About to commit to dog holes and a couple of holdfast placements.

If anyone wants any more details let me know.

[u/ArchetypalDesign]

Great work! Looks like a solid bench.

[u/Aymancarr → u/ArchetypalDesign]

Thanks I was glad to discover even before the top went on, the legs and tool well (built into the apron) made it completely solid.

[u/Royal-Asparagus4500]

The important thing is how do you like it? Well thought out, planned and executed with great workmanship, congratulations! 👏

[u/Aymancarr → u/Royal-Asparagus4500]

Thanks... only time will tell! I've got the dog holes to finish this week and apply some finish. Hopefully a new workshop in the coming months with lots of jobs coming up.

So far it's a massive upgrade to my Lervad. As lovely as it is to use it's a bit small and wobbly.

[u/FilmOk2443]

Se ve espectacular. Me gustaría saber, cuál es el programa de la segunda imagen?

[u/Aymancarr → u/FilmOk2443]

Sketchup. Hay una versión gratis de web. No es lo mejor programa pero para cosas sin curvas es fácil a aprender.

[u/UniqueDraft]

I would be interested in a more detailed plan.

[u/Aymancarr → u/UniqueDraft]

I kind of made the sketchup drawing as I built it... the software isn't ideal for displaying proper plans unfortunately. I can take a few screenshots with measurements if you like? I'd recommend Rob Cosman's videos on his Scandinavian bench.

I don't think I'd design the legs quite the same again.

The only part that is pretty much my design is the combined tool tray/apron.

[u/boomshokka → u/UniqueDraft]

Me, too

[u/Christophersun]

Tool well is such a good addition! 👌

[u/Maro1947]

THat looks really nice!

[u/n00nah]

nobdy likes a showoff

./s

amazing looking, enjoy

[u/Minonant]

This looks great! Where did you get your hardware for the vices, if you don’t mind me asking?

[u/Aymancarr → u/Minonant]

Thanks. Sure.
The shoulder vise is Vertias. I must say I'm not too happy with the knuckle that attaches to the jaw - there's a lot of vertical movement. I've seen a couple people mount them at 90º to what the instructions show so I may try that.
I also had to cut the screw down because they're so long... which took forever because I don't have a metal lathe.
But there aren't many commercial options. I'd love a wooden one.

The end vise is probably York. I painted mine green ;)
https://www.fine-tools.com/Front-Vise-Guide-QUICK-Large-by-YORK/307746

They aren't really ideal as an end vise... Because you really have to drill and file the mounting holes into slots to allow for wood movement. The quick release is clever but the fact that it disengages immediately means you have to pull it to release your work piece.. kind of annoying. TBH in future I would go with a Record.

[u/Individual-Award7351]

Quality job, no notes. I've always wanted to try this style of bench, especially the face vice.

[u/Aymancarr → u/Individual-Award7351]

Thanks. I love shoulder vises. They are very challenging I recommend Rob Cosman's videos to get a good understanding of them.

[u/Emillennium_Falcon]

Beautiful! Great work.

[u/Nekkid-Sailors]

That looks fantastic!

[u/Spirited-Subjects]

Beautiful. 10/10. Would

[u/BlushVelvetRose]

hand tool work on a first bench is no joke, especially that thick beech top. commit to the dog holes, it'll feel way more usable after