[lincpimp]

I had planned to do that ML, but decided on the 4x4 legs for 2 reasons.

1. they were free, and I have alot more 4x4 material that is over 2ft long than 2x4.

2. I want to be able to put the large plastic totes under this bench, and they can fit nicely between the legs and the wall. If I had a diagonal brace where I have the legs I would only be able to get 2 totes under there, with alot of room on each end, but not enough to fit another. And if I had used diagonal braces like you pictured I would have had to had 4 of them to fit the totes well between them. Also I wanted a center leg as that is where the 2 pieces of counter connect. And I wanted the bench vise in the middle, and I wanted a leg tieing that directly down to the floor for stability.

Only took me about 4 hrs to build, and this included going thru material, de-nailing, and making about 50 trips up and down the stairs. Plus i did it all by myself, so I had to clamp and rig alot of times to get stuff level and plumb.

I am happy with the result, and the front of the legs are about 5 inches back from the front of the counter so they are not in the way.

Will get some shelf material (have the shelf brackets but do not have the board) when I am picking up casing for the kitchem project. I also need 1 more light stip and bulbs, and some wire to get it powered. Will be nice to have a 12ft shelf just above the bench.

And just to note, I can jump on my workbench, I would not try that with the angle supports that are only bolted to the wall. I am not a small guy, by any means, and everything I build to work with has to be able to carry my own weight times 2. I have stood on many a bench to weld something weird clamped in a vise, or bend something long.