My work bench

[Hooknladder]

Hello everybody, new to the forum and thought I would introduce myself by showing you the pride of my shop, the work bench. Not sure of the exact age, but from the research I have done, the maker, Chester Hurd of Warsaw New York died in 1866 at the age of 77, so I am guessing it is from the early 1800's. Mr. Hurd was a master carpenter who built several churches in Warsaw NY in the early 1800's so this is a pretty cool piece of history. Not sure what the original use was, but, it is 8' long with a huge drawer that spans the whole 8' and rides on heavy cast iron rollers.

[Hooknladder]

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[Marshal Will Wingam]

Wow, that's beautiful bench. Such character is hard to find. Thanks for the pics. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing what you make on it.

[Major 2]

That is So cool ...what great find  I envy you .... even a great model for someone to build a project replica.
I dare say the casters are not original to it , added later to make it mobile ( and clearly why ) it must weigh 400#

The maker's plaque is over the top....   

where was it found ?

[Hooknladder]

Yes, the casters are not original they were put on there by a previous owner and honestly I would say it is closer to 1000# than 400. I found it on craigslist in Freeport IL, and during my research of the maker I found out that he had descendants that moved to Freeport in the late 1800's so I am assuming it traveled with them. Being a fireman my main business is fire service leather products, but I am just starting holsters and my uncle asked me to make him a western rig for his Blackhawk and that brought me to your site. I have actually just purchased a Cimarron Artillery model for myself, and plan on making more western rigs in the future. I think they are some of the most beautiful pieces of leatherwork out there. I look forward to learning from everybody here, and thanks for welcoming me.

[Camano Ridge]

Very nice find. Impressive piece of work.

[Graveyard Jack]

What a great work bench!

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Great bench, it also looks to be very strong a well put together, just what you need to stand up to a little ponding, thanks for the share..

tEN wOLVES