On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:16:00 -0400, "C & S"
wrote:

It's not fine woodworking and I'm not sure what to call them because they
are unique.

These "things" started with the idea that I wanted to make some low benches
to be used as a standing platform for painting, taping or whatnot.
Secondarity, them would serve as a low saw horse. Sometimes it's nice to be
able to stand over your work. I find that I can hand-drill veritical holes
more accurately from above. Then I had the thought: why not incoporate some
storage for carting tools and supplies to and from a work area?

My criteria we

1. Stable and big enough to stand on comfortably (12x30x14h).
2. Easy to to pick up with one hand (light as possible and with a centered
handle that would not be stepped on)
3. Free... all recyled scrap from a recently demolished shed.
4. Stackable

The handles are different so that the totes could accommodate differently
shaped contents.

3/8" T111 siding for the pannels, 1/2" ply for the top and 2-by stock cut
down for the frame.

-Steve


Steve
I would encourage you to apply a "spreader" piece across the ends
several inches wider than the top. I know this sounds unecessary but
let me explain. I had a trim carpenter that worked for me several
years hanging doors, hardware, closers etc. in high rise tenant
finish. He had fabricated a tote bench equal width top and bottom. It
flipped with him throwing his feet UP and landing on his side and face
he lost one eye and crippled one elbow. This was right before he went
to work for me thank goodness. But I have always remembered his story.
My insurance company has never banned men walking stilts but I leave
that option up to the individual and just hold my breath.
Just my $.02 worth and that is a great looking bench.
Kenneth