I may not have poured my heart into this, but I certainly put in a bunch of unexpected work. (Note to self: If it looks simple, it ain't.) Also needed to get my "new" radial arm saw and drill press in working shape.
The top is a large solid core door from an auction; legs are 4X4s, and bracing is 2X4s. Held together with 3/8" bolts and lots of screws holding the top of the framework to the table top.
At 7'8" long and 36" deep, the bench is almost twice the length as the old one and 6 inches deeper. I now have enough room to maneuver.
You'll notice the lever-activated wheels on the legs. Once the bench is exactly where I want it, I'll raise the levers to retract the wheels and the bench will be solid.
Could not get a straight-on shot -- the workroom is still overgrown with boxes.
Still unpacking from the latest (and last!) move, so still looking for a few items, such as reloading blocks, and probably will rearrange some items, but the machinery is ready to go. Disassembled the Dillon and gave it a good cleaning and lubrication.
Cheers,
Richard