WOW! 
Thanks for all the geat advice,! 
I was lucky to have a good work bench to start with, I have always hated wobbly work surfaces. 
i was also luckey to find a treasure  trove of granite counter top, so that helps. 
I guess my best bet is to get two mauls, on for light work ans one for heaver work. 
Thanks again! 
Cheers 
Dwight