lukemccoy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 I've spent this weekend building my own bench. Figured this would be more fun and a lot cheaper than just buying one. Check out the pics! http://lukemccoy.com/built-my-own-fly-tying-bench/ I'm pretty much done. Just waiting for some things to dry and I'll be adding the magnetic strips and buttons, adding some foam to put flies on, and some hooks on the arm edges to hang things from. Then all that's left is to burn my names into the corner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 Very nice craftsmanship Luke, I really like the two tone coloration in the wood. Looks great. And welcome to the site. SD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukemccoy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 Thanks, they are actually just cutting boards I bought from Wal Mart. I built this for just under $50. Not bads at all compared to the prices of ones I've seen in stores and online. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 Great bench, cool idea burning your name! Is that the green foam that ladies use for flower arragements? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picketpin 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 GREAt looking tying bench Luke Very Nice work Tight lines Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukemccoy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2005 Thanks! I'm really happy with it and yea, the green foam I got out of the floral/craft section. I'm all finished and I think it turned out great! Check it out! http://lukemccoy.com/built-my-own-fly-tying-bench/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2005 Very nice, I like the way you used materials to keep it easy on the pocket book. What do you think about that foam? I have picked it up many times but always put it down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukemccoy 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Very nice, I like the way you used materials to keep it easy on the pocket book. What do you think about that foam? I have picked it up many times but always put it down. I don't use that foam anymore. It crumbled up too easy and didn't stay glued to where I wanted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwtroubum 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 Sweet little bench, & welcome! :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thistle 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 Nice bench mate.I made my own the other week aswell but its no where near as good as yours.The magnetic strips are handy for drying you're flies on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beaverfsu 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-=TroutMaster=- 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 Sweet!!!!!!!!!! :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micke 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2008 beautiful job :thumbsup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scud 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2008 That's a nice bench. I made a cabinet a while back but I'm looking to redo it. I think I may steal your idea for the magnetic strips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbyguy 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2008 nice bench luke I was thinking about bilding one myself but i cant find the time and i was looking for some ideas. and your pics were a gerat help. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites