Re: Request bench suggestions
ThomD
>If it was up to me I would go for a plywood torsion box before I did what you describe. One can certainly nail the base up out of any kind of junk you have around, work as well as any carefully joined bench if it is done properly. But the top needs to be rigid, and dimensionally stable. Your left over OSB (? if they use fir plywood were you live I lift my objections) would certainly eventually add up to a firm base, but in combination with a nailed down flooring top I'm not too entusiastic. I would hate to run into nails. Just not sure it is worth the effort. Thought he idea of throwing all that stuff into a vacuum bag with enough epoxy does raise the spirits a bit.
One sheat of paint grade maple, or other good grade, from HD, saw into two or more pieces and enough scraps for the torsion box, and you will have a thick surface flatter than most, last a lifetime. One sheet yield enough for most bench tops and the torsion elements since usually a 16" wide top plus tray is more than enough.
