Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

Looks like a well used and abused workbench being sold as an "antique"
with questionable "mennonite/amish" provenance raising the price.

Not convinced it has great value as a "work bench" for any kind of
fine woodworking.

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Here is a MUCH better one for a small fraction of the price -
Niagara region.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-storage-...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
And if you want a real antique "art piece" of much better quality
for only a little more than that Kansas piece, look at this one:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectib...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Or this ?batmaker's table"

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-furnitu...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Hear is another MUCH better bench for a fraction of the cost.
Likely every bit as old too. A whole lot less abuse.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-furniture-oth...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Here is a much newer, well built bench in good condition for a small
fraction of the price too!!!

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-storage-...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Getting up in price again, but much better value for your dollar -

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-furnitu...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Another rather pricy beauty - with good provenance if that's your
thing. A "puppetmaker's bench".

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html


Another well-priced beaty of a workbench---
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectib...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

And this one is just across town from me. Pricy, but a whole lot
better than that Kansas piece.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hutch-display...ationFlag=true

On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
and another low priced one.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-art-collectib...ationFlag=true

On 03/14/2015 12:05 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT,
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

Looks like a well used and abused workbench being sold as an "antique"
with questionable "mennonite/amish" provenance raising the price.

Not convinced it has great value as a "work bench" for any kind of
fine woodworking.

Given the area I'd say the "provenance" is quite likely valid given the
large Mennonite population in the state and particularly just to the
west of Wichita area in particular.

Looks simply well-used to me; a top-flattening if were to want to
actually put it to work would likely be all that's required.

Most if not all of the others (didn't look at every one) have been
refinished and repurposed as furniture rather than workbenches.

Whether there's collector value in these benches similar to furniture
I've no klew/experience; if that were so the originality and lack of
having been "restored" is probably value...for a working piece instead
of collectible, "not so much".

$0.02, imo, ymmv, etc., etc., etc., ...

--

On 3/14/2015 1:07 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 14 Mar 2015 16:09:01 GMT, sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
Here is a MUCH better one for a small fraction of the price -
Niagara region.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-storage-...ationFlag=true


Not sure why you think that is MUCH better.
I don't think it is.

The classic is in rough shape, and will require a lot of work.
But you would have to see it personally to evaluate whether it is worth
it or not.
Looks like at least 1/4" needs to be removed from the top for the dog
holes to be more supported.

That's a lot of work. An electric hand planer or a scrub plane can help
take off lots quickly.



--
Jeff

In article , sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

What does a new top-of-line workbench cost?

Joe Gwinn

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:09:12 -0400, Joe Gwinn wrote:

In article , sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

What does a new top-of-line workbench cost?

Joe Gwinn

$2,500 - $3,500

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/s...r-cabinet.aspx

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/...LNRB?node=4113

On 3/15/2015 1:12 PM, Spalted Walt wrote:
On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:09:12 -0400, Joe Gwinn wrote:

In article , sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

What does a new top-of-line workbench cost?

Joe Gwinn

$2,500 - $3,500

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/s...r-cabinet.aspx

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/...LNRB?node=4113



I do not consider sjobergs quality workbenches. Too many things wrong.
Same with the LIE.

The major thing you want is to avoid racking, and both use thin rails.
So they don't really avoid the problem.


--
Jeff

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:30:05 -0400, woodchucker wrote:

The major thing you want is to avoid racking, and both use thin rails.
So they don't really avoid the problem.

$600 and it don't need no stinking rails... ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/z32DUwtTjAE

-part 2 -
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8DNcrvlfook

In article , Spalted Walt
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:09:12 -0400, Joe Gwinn wrote:

In article , sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html

What does a new top-of-line workbench cost?

Joe Gwinn

$2,500 - $3,500


http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/sjobergs-workbench-elite-with-drawer-cabinet.aspx

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/workbenches/new-1-B-LNRB?node=4113

Without getting into the who-is-the-fairest-workbench-of-them-all
debate, $1900 seems to be too close to the price of new to be
competitive.

Joe Gwinn

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:05:19 +0000, Spalted Walt
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:30:05 -0400, woodchucker wrote:

The major thing you want is to avoid racking, and both use thin rails.
So they don't really avoid the problem.

$600 and it don't need no stinking rails... ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/z32DUwtTjAE

Nice, though it must be hard on the tools.

-part 2 -
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8DNcrvlfook

Joe Gwinn wrote:
In article , Spalted Walt
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 12:09:12 -0400, Joe Gwinn wrote:

In article , sawdustmaker
wrote:

Here's a workbench on sale in Craigslist, Wichita KS. area. Seems kind of
pricy but maybe not.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/tls/4908692778.html
What does a new top-of-line workbench cost?

Joe Gwinn
$2,500 - $3,500


http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/sjobergs-workbench-elite-with-drawer-cabinet.aspx

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/workbenches/new-1-B-LNRB?node=4113
Without getting into the who-is-the-fairest-workbench-of-them-all
debate, $1900 seems to be too close to the price of new to be
competitive.

Joe Gwinn
That's exactly what I was thinking. $1900 seems fair enough for New.
You could explain this to the seller and offer $500-600 if you are still
interested. Who knows, the seller may just want it "gone".