So when I started making the legs, I knew I wanted the 2×4’s encased with plywood, however, when I made the first leg, I thought it best to assemble it all at once.  After assembly, I noticed a  couple of things. 1.) When I held the leg to the wall, since my floors aren’t level, there was… Continue reading My conundrum resolved!!

Daycare was awesome today in that they only had a two-hour delay instead of closing like every other school!  Which means I got all of the bench trimmed out!  I am adding shoe moulding to the rest of the room.  Should I add it within the cubbies too?

I think I will physically regret the bench installation for the next couple of days.  I may have overdone it, but at least I can guarantee it won’t break when the kids jump on it!  However, 6″ screws would have been plenty long enough…I bought 3/8″x7″.  Time for bed. Garage-side bracing added  

I think I want the top a little darker, but I still want to be able to see the grain.  But looking good!! Fits like a glove!  All that dry-fitting paid off!!

It only took me 4 hours, but I finally moved the old work bench that came with this house from the basement to the garage.  I have officially confiscated half of the garage now.  But I love my new old workbench!!