I guess it’s an inherent part of me to always look for better more efficient ways to go about building.  For this entire build, I have been using a makeshift workbench using saw horses and a sheet of plywood.  Now it’s time to think about a larger and steadier mobile bench. 

I initially dreamed of welding rectangluar tubing to create a solid and long lasting masterpiece, but I had a lot of extra 2×6 lumber at hand so that won out.  I also had plenty of locking caster wheels on hand, so they were pulled out of storage and put into service. 

This bench includes a steel pull out support to allow me to extend the table when I’m working on longer pieces whenever needed but to stay tucked in out of the way the rest of the time.  It also works well for when I’m jigsawing parts and lately when using a torch for brazing.  The bench has a nice place for all my clamps and plenty of storage underneath for other tools I often use.  The top is just a piece of 3/4″ OSB screwed onto the frame so it can easily be replaced when it gets too ratty.  I left overhangs around all sides so I can clamp down my work pieces, but I should have made them at least three if not four inches all around.

I still plan on adding drawers some day but there’s no time right now.  I’m sure there are better design ideas out there, but this one fits my needs perfectly.  The best part is I already had all the materials so it did not cost me any more to build.  I love its mobility and versatility.  I cannot help but wonder; however, why I waited so long to build one?