Building a workbench

I finally got sick of using the shaky, flimsy, junky workbench that was in the garage when we moved in so I decided to build a new one that was more sturdy and bigger.  I took the plans from here: http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/bench/below20xl.html and tweaked them for what I wanted and added more bracing and made it out of 2x6.  Basically I made two benches.  Both 30" wide but one is 8' long and the other 5.5' long.  I'm putting the two together to form an "L" shape for a corner bench.  On the 8' section I will have a shelf under it to store items on but on the 5.5' section I braced it a little different so the front is open without a shelf.  I'll use this to store items on the floor like my floor jack or welding cart.  I'll get some pictures up once it's all complete.  Oh, and I cut up most of the old 2x4 bench and used some of the wood for bracing.

Originally I was planning on making the bench out of steel.  This would of made a heavier and sturdier bench for sure but it would of also cost 6 times what a 2x framed bench cost.  This one will be plenty strong for the work I do.

Sonny Barger's "Let's Ride"

I just finished reading this book.  It's a great book for anyone new or thinking about motorcycling and a good read for even the advanced riders.  Sonny Barger, one of the founders of the Hell's Angels M/C, writes about everything from what to look for when buying a new bike, beginner and advance riding techniques and even tips on joining a motorcycle club.  This was the first book by Barger that I've read and I'm looking forward to reading more of his books.