This is the new work bench I built. I used plans from HandyMan magazine - November 2012 - and then made some modifications. Since I am tall - 6-8 - I made the bench 40 inches high. I also made the back of the workbench open, rather than closed as suggested so I can get tools off the shelf rather than lifting up the extension every time I want to get a portable drill or circular saw.
I also reused old drawers from my old work bench to save time, though on reflection, building brand news ones would have been easier since I could have made all the measurements the same and I had plenty of extra plywood. I also purchased new pegboard and hooks from Home Depot so I can find tools much easier now as well as get tools off in one place, rather than all over my basement.
I also put wheels on it so I can move it around the basement as needed. I generally like the idea, though the extension doesn't doesn't feel as sturdy as I am accustomed to. If you do a lot of work that requires a vise or vises, this is not a good work bench. I do have two vises that I can easily take on and off, but only on the sides. I may decide to put my heavier vice on it, just not sure where and how it will "interfere" with the extension (or my knuckles - when I reach underneath the bench to get a tool.
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