Workshop in progress

So, I've rid myself of all my woodworking machines but for a router and a circular saw. As that is the only skill set I have at my disposal, I am using those two spinning blades of death to build some cabinets for my garage so that I may convert 1/2 of it into my workshop. They are coming along (I've completed everything but the drawers) and I will be starting on my workbench shortly.

Basically, I will be constructing the top from five layers of baltic birch edged with pine (or maple if I can get a good price). The legs will also be made up of pine (2x6s). I thought to dove tail them into the top, but then figured the effort of cutting the dove tails into all those layers of plywood would be way more effort than the return would merit. So, I'll just add some cross beams at the tops of the legs and screw them to the top. Should be very stable, flat and heavy! It will probably cost less than $150 without the vice. I'll be looking at building something from one of these for my clamping needs (leg vice probably).

The current plans for my bench are in Sketch Up. Let me know if you are interested in seeing them; be nice, it's my first bench design and first Sketch Up project.

Once I've used it for more than eating lunch on, I'll probably look at ordering a Moxon vice kit to expand it a bit. I can't really see needing a dedicated joinery bench for a while yet; I should actually create a joint first.