Had some leftovers from a Loft bed.    Some 3 x 3s  in steel.    Cut two down to 36" or so.   Made four almost equeal legs.   had a pair of brace bars.    Used some self-driller screws to attach them to the front and back pairs of legs.   Had some ( cover yer ears, Mabel) OSB from the old waterbed.   After cutting out a chunk for a dryer vent project, was left a chunk about the right size for a top.    Had a few narrow strips, as well.    Used the strips to attach the fron and back pairs together.   Self-drillers were too short, so some 1-1/2"  fine thread drywall screws were used.    Drill a pilot hole in the wooden parts, clamp the part to the metal leg.    Give the screw a ride at high speed until it starts to enter the metal.   Work all but three times.   Legs got splayed out about 5 degrees.    Along the bottom, added some 1x4 solid wood to the front and back pairs of legs.    Between the brace bars, I added a few 1x3 pine boards.   Needed something to attach the top to. with the top in place. Added a 1x4 along the edge under the top,  and trimmed the top to it. 

 

Laid the cutoff from the top on the bottom stretchers, for now.   May get a "proper" shelf later.   Added the old Craftsman latheYep, the motor does hang out the end,  because i needed the full length of the top for the "T" rail.  Went all the way to the endNeeded to add an overhead light.   Looked up into the ceiling joists, and found an un-used light socket.    Went upthe stairs, and found a "spare" bulb.   

 

All that is left, is to run some electric over to the bench.   Total out of pocket cash?    $0.00, of course.     Not "cheap", just "Frugal"

Steve, you may want to create an album here on our forum then you can place images by url for full size.

I'd say that's a might fine lathe bench. Even room for some weight underneath, if needed. Price was right, too!!

Hey that's cool

Looks like you are Gettin' 'r Dun.