After thinking about the workbench I want to build for a while, I am leaning towards using many facets of "Garrett Hack's Ultimate Workbench" (I first saw it in the FWW, "Tools & Shops, annual issue", No. 209) as a guideline. The publication has lots of details, but the following link contains a picture at least.
I find the base/feet especially attractive--though I'm not really sure how to saw a semicircular-arc on the front and rear of the feet: I was thinking it would be easier if I drilled a small hole/dimple at the "center" of the circe having the semicircular-arc on its circumference--then I could build a jig that would allow me to rotate the piece on my BS. Do you think Hack did something like that? I believe Hack uses double-tenons and pegged single-tenon joinery throughout his bench (I better not be in a hurry, and I better practice...). He says the bench is "rock solid".
I thought the base should be made of hard wood, but not sure what type. Suggestions welcomed! I was just looking at a wood guide that Woodsmith sent me, and it says "Yellow Pine is Hard" (wow, that comes as a surprise to me!). Maybe SYP throughout? Other ideas?
Thank you, Bill