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[Celticav]

Here is my new tying bench, its a little rough around the edges still but I learned alot from making it. I made it for my uses but if you have any suggestions then feel free to fire away. It holds a clamp very well but my pedastal works great on it too of course. It is made from oak, which was alot cheaper than I thought it would be. I devcon'ed a flexible clear cutting mat over the top and built up from there, it makes clean up easier in my opinion. I used dowels on the sides to make storage areas but am considering adding 12" legs and a drawer underneath instead. All it will need to store is squirrel tail, krystal flash, flashabou and a few other synthetic accents and a small drawer would be fine and make it much more portable. I may tear it apart and redo it all a time or two before it is over, JIM

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[Markell]

Looks good. How difficult was it to Devcon the top? that was a neat idea. Just tell me that the rest of your shop is not that neat and organized!

[deadlystreamer]

Jim!! I don't understand.. How can anyone work in such a neat, clean, uncluttered, organized area like that? Oh my gosh!! You make me feel like a slob.

Naaa, I'm just kidding. It looks very nice. It appears you have spent sometime planning before making it. You should be proud of it.

[Celticav]

I didn't devcon the top, I just glue'ed a flexible cutting mat to the top by running epoxy around the edges and trimming. My "shop" is crammed into the spare bedroom which is already over-crowded with our stuff so organizing is the only way to get anything done in there! Actually I didn't put too much thought into it at all before starting...something I sorely regretted 1/2 way thru! I looked at several benches online and dove right in, I am considering just starting over, this one is alot larger than what I need it to be...but it was fun! JIM

[bc trout boi]

ummm...i just joined today could you possibly send me the pics to my email?

i am building a desk for shop and I need some plans

[MTfishingrods]

Hey BC, Celticavs last post was in july of 2005. Unless he is posting on here under a different name you could be waiting a long time for a response.

[SmokeyJ]

Unfortunately BC there was a server crash after this was originally posted, so the pictures are long gone. And like MT said, I doubt that he is going to be posting anytime soon.

[LedHed]

Celticav was a mod and he is sorely missed - use to host the wire bait lure swaps.

BC - you can check out Cabela’s or any fly tying catalog for pictures. Ebay usually has a few listed – new and used.

[drath]

I'm not done with mine and I don't really have any plans but here are some pics. Hopefully you can see what I've done from the images. I'll be honest I stole the idea from this guy but $800.00-$1200.00 was a bit much for me. Plus, I've had a good time making my own.

Coldstream Fly Tying Furniture - Super Sized Fly Tying Bench

Hope this helps

-D

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[LedHed]

drath
Welcome into the underground.
WOW - your fly tying station is excellent work. Looks like it is really well made.

[drath]

Well, I finally finished her. Other than a minor design flaw that is only noticeable from the back, I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out. If my can get my tying skills up to par with my woodworking skills I should be able to fool a few fish.


-D

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[Vodkaman]

Wow, what a great job. You'll probably get away with that setup in the living room!

[Fatman]

Nice bench!!!!! Might have to go back to wood working for a while although Mine wouldn't look that good LOL

[T-Ball]

WOW !!! That is awesome.

T-Ball

[Swampfoot]

Man, that is a real nice bench. I think I have a case of bench envy, I'm feeling a bit inadaquite with mine now

[Peterjay]

I'd post a picture of my own bench, but I can't seem to locate it. I think it's under a pile of rabbit fur and saddle hackle, but I'm not sure. Do any of you guys have a backhoe I can borrow?

[kelly]

peterjay I will supply you with a dumpster as long as I can load it up with every thing but your bench. I will even come out and load it for you! Sounds like I might need to buy a shed to dump it under. But I think I can help you ou t.

[Peterjay]

Kelly, you're a true humanitarian in every sense of the word. I appreciate the offer, but my conscience wouldn't allow me to let you drive all the way out here in the heat of summer. Besides, there are several local guys who'd like nothing better than to get in there and clean up. Fortunately, they're all terrified of the pitbulls and chow chows I keep out in the yard to greet visitors.