The Dusty Life is proud to announce the Bench Build-Off.  This is a non judged challenge where participants will build a woodworking bench to suit their needs.  It can be Roubo, Nicholson, Holtzapffle, Klaus, Sjoberg, Shaker, Roman, etc.

We want to see your woodworking bench and we have sponsors who would like to reward you for your hard work.  Prizes will be awarded randomly to the participants of the Bench Build-Off.

To qualify for prizes, the Bench needs to have been completed between August 28 to September 18, 2016.  Benches built prior will not be eligible.

To submit your entry to the challenge, simply send a link to the video, blog entry, or slideshow of your build to contact@thedustylife.com.

If you would like to donate a prize to the Bench Build-Off please email us at contact@thedustylife.com

The Bench Build-Off is proudly sponsored by the following generous donors:

BearKat Wood Fine Woodworking

Dovetail Saw – $225 value (representation only, other tools not included)

2 Chairmakers Card Scrapers – $10 value each

 

Time Warp Tool Works

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad Axe Tool Works

Mug o’ Saw Maintenance – $29.95 value

Bench Hook Set – $49.95 value (square and saw not included)

Can of Bee’s Beeswax Spray – $14.95 value

BenchMAT

 24″ x 28″ BenchMAT Small BarnWood with The Dusty Life and BenchMAT.com logos – $39.99 value

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

Rockler Workbench Caster Kit 4 Pack – $79.99 value

 

Braxton Wirthlin

Mallet, Dovetail Marking Gauge, and Marking Knife – $140 value

Dema’s Woodshop

Brass Mallet with Chestnut Root Burl Handle – $85 value

Hand Forged Holdfast Set – $85 value (bench dog not included)

Deacon Woodworks

Double 64oz. Growler Crate – $100 value

The Bench Build Off has ended.

Thank you to all the sponsors of the Bench Build-Off!  We had a great turn out for such an ambitious project in a short period of time.  Below is a list of the entrants and a photo of their finished bench.  Thanks to all who participated in the Bench Build-Off!  Enjoy working on your new bench and go make something awesome.

Brian McCauley – A sweet Roubo bench from SPF and Mahogany

Garth Schafer – A twin slab top Roubo.

Bob Buchan – A very nice Nicholson Bench

Paul Jackman – Check out his video on YouTube

Justin Geiman – A nice Nicholson Style Bench

James Wright – A bench for his kids.  Check out his video on YouTube

Joe Faraoni – Check out his Roubo style bench on his website or his Instagram

Jake Curry – A good starter bench

Ryan Overgaard – A beautiful French workbench, nice work, Ryan.

Brock Kragenbrink – Beautiful multipurpose bench

Brian Prusa – A quick and sturdy bench

Josh Stedman – A multipurpose bench/countertop with storage

Mike Ellery – A sweet Nicholson Bench

Jacob Burkhalter – Here’s a beautiful Moravian Bench

Chris Philhower – Check out Chris’ bench on YouTube

Dave Barlow – Check out Dave’s Roubo!

Huy Huynh – Huy made an awesome bench!

Mike Nye – A cool kids Nicholson Bench

Jeremy Wright – Fantastic bench.