Blog: August 2012
Creation Station
some might call it a 'work bench', for 1080 Wood it's the 'Creation Station'.
In order to make nicer wooden objects, i realized that my craptastic bench made of ikea shelves, quick clamps and a workmate bench were not cutting it.
So while ago, the creation station was born. Wanting a very solid bench but not break the bank I decided to spend the money on the top (where it counts) and use straight lumber for the bottom.
I wanted the top to last for pretty much my lifetime, so it ended up being a maple butcher block top with breadboard ends, 2 screw vices, and multiple bench dog locations (and types). for edge planing bigger objects there's bench dog holes down the legs.
the bottom is carcass dovetails throughout for stability and lag bolts so it can be taken apart it need be. the black drawers are built in, and the tool box rests on scrap plywood to allow for easy removal and access to the area below the bench.
breadboard end and bench dogs
I love using the Station. everything i wanted in a woodworking bench and custom to my height preferences.
drawers are all pine and have wodden runners for the slides. and there's the chisel smasher in the foreground.
and it has to be organized to keep those tools sharp and in easy reach.
That's the 'Creation Station'. Where 1080 Wood's wooden objects are born.
