Workbench by Reader Submitted • Apr 20, 2010 Print Print Here are three photos of my first workbench. I used 8/4 red oak glued up to 4 x 4’s for the base, a purchased 2″ x 24″ x 84″ maple top, added an 8/4 x 6″ maple apron around the top, and purple heart for the vises. – David McCanse