anybody recognize this work bench?
#11
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/for/5845476021.html


Looks store bought to me. Was wondering who makes it and if the price is right or maybe I should run

carl
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#12
It's a Sjoberg.
price is right.
If I needed another, I would get it. I have a Sjoberg myself, although a different model.
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#13
(10-26-2016, 09:29 AM)mbholden Wrote: It's a Sjoberg.
price is right.
If I needed another, I would get it. I have a Sjoberg myself, although a different model.

+1

I would add its incredibly priced for what it is, which is a quality bench by a quality maker, check how thick the top is, if 3" or so, its good.  If it were 5 times that asking price and I wanted a good bench, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

And yes, Carl, you should run, run right over there with the cash and buy it, you won't be disappointed.
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#14
I might just do that. I'll contact the seller and see if it's still available.

carl

It's still available. It's sitting in a thrift shop not too far from me. I might have to rescue it

carl
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#15
I love that ruler etched into the front edge.  I just rebuilt my very simple bench and the wood for the base cost more than that.

On the other hand, it has does have a junk collector (tool tray).
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Steve
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(10-26-2016, 08:10 AM)Carl Grover Wrote: http://huntsville.craigslist.org/for/5845476021.html


Looks store bought to me. Was wondering who makes it and if the price is right or maybe I should run

carl

The craptacular one that Harbor Freight sells looks quite a bit like that one.  They did rip off the small Slojberg design.  Been making them for years.

I'd be very careful to check it out first.  Top may not be thick except at the leading edge.
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#17
Bad news Gentlemen. It ain't no Sjoberg. It said "Great White" or something like that on the top. It was tiny too. The top is probably no more than 1" thick. The piece in front just makes it look thick. I knew it was a clunker the minute I laid eyes on it.

Oh well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I wouldn't have paid $20 for it.

carl
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#19
Stay away!!!  Harbor Freight.
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#20
Yeah that sounds like the HF rip off. It may fool you in a photo but as you said, the minute you see it you know it's crap.
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