My New Leather Working Bench

[THE BIG RED VIKING]

PIcked this up at Harbor Freight this weekend, I typically stray away from there but this bench had good reviews on and off their site. Find a 25% off coupon and you can get for around $120+. The only thing I don't care for are the holes on top but I will plug them eventually.

[WScott]

Looks good, great deal!

[Fowlingpiece]

I use one as one of the benches in my shop.

[Ryan Barto]

I use the same bench for my work as well. Had it for almost 2 years now and really like it. I find that the holes aren't that bad, and I tend to stick my awl in one of them so it doesn't roll off the table and onto my foot (it likes to land point down).

[cgleathercraft]

These must be rather popular! I picked one up about 3 weeks ago and it had made my life much easier. I didn't really have a proper work bench before so it has been a real benefit to me. Took about 2hrs by myself to assemble get it into position and stuff the drawers full.

[camano ridge]

I have a fairly large shop and have several benches I bought on of these Harbor Freight benches about 2 years a go and use it more then any of the others.

[pete]

I have one too. Best thing I have in the shop.

Regarding the holes, the first thing that I did was to take clear shelf paper(sticky) and cover the entire bench.

It protects the wood from dye,stains, etc and covers the holes, and makes a nice smooth, clean surface to work on.

[AndyL1]

I picked up one of these too. Have yet to put it together though but I'm going to put some locking caster wheels under it so I can roll it around the shop (I like to clean up under my benches on occasion.) Looks nice!

[wearthefoxhat]

Does it bother you that you can't get your legs under it while sitting on that stool?

[needles]

I'm jealous..... I'm still having to pack up everything from the dining table at meal times.... :-(