xXMadFireXx 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 Hung out my with old man today and threw together a tying bench. Turned out pretty good for copying the pattern from some pictures Simon posted. Still have to drill some holes for my tools on the side rails... Just thought I'd share the photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panama Red 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 That's real nice. Trying to build something like that would send me to the emergency room to try and reattach severed body parts. I'm not too good with wood or sharp tools… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xXMadFireXx 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 Haha my dad has built houses all his life... Piece of cake for him. Pretty much for me too he just makes it more fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 Looks functional. I like the color ... red oak stain? Are you going to put urethane or some other finish on it? If you do, I'd recommend a matte finish to keep the glare down. I'd put a small back on it, just a 1/2 inch or so, to keep dropped beads etc, from rolling off the back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshrmanms 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 Looks good! have fun drilling. I am working on my third desk and have added more holes every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xXMadFireXx 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 The color is "gun stock" I expected it to come out a little more brown than it did... I may add another coat not sure yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 You guys would take a dim view of my cobbled together particle board and pine monstrosity but it works for me and it bothers me not when I spill head cement or glue or paint on it. It just improves the surface finish and adds character. It currently sits on my tying desk but before that I used it on the dining table. I did put felt on the bottom runners to protect the dining table. I can also sit in my lazyboy with it in my lap and tie. Head cement does not improve the surface finish of my lazyboy however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Don't be so hard on your tying bench, Ditz ... we take a dim view of MOST of the things you do !!! But I do agree with you. Head cement, super glue, Elmer's Glue ... these things improve the surface of most work benches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RCFetter 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Nice bench. Real clean design. Good luck with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flytyingguy1 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Drill some holes in the arms for your tools. Bobbins ETC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
