"Oughtsix" wrote in news:1157491610.524070.95930
@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

When I was growing up my highschool had 5' x 9' butcher block benches
with a wood vise on every corner. Those were the best benches I ever
worked on. My bench is 10' x 30" made out of fir tounge & grove
flooring with hardboard on top. I wish it were a little flatter! How
wide of a planer or wide belt sander can you gain access to?




Speaking of butcher block i was wondering if I should make mine in
butcherblock fashion meaning the endgrain is the work surface. There seems
to be two ways to position the wood.

Any recommendations?