So I have been thinking about workbenches again.  I'm trying to work out what type of top I want.  A lot of people seem to build there tops out of 2x4's that have been machined down flat and then glued back up.  I don't have the tools needed to really pull this off. And I'm not sure my benchtop needs to be this strong.

One good idea to work around this is to use pieces of plywood cut up into strips and laminated back together to build the frame of the table.  I'm not sure I have the tools to pull that off either, but it is much more achievable with only a track saw.

I really like the idea of having a face to clamp material onto.  I'm not sure how often I would use this, but for sure it would come in handy once and a while.

And of course I love the idea of fitting a router lift or small table saw into the workbench. Space is at a premium and this saves a lot.  However I could do away with the router table all together and only use my trim router.  It is not as convenient, but it is even smaller.

I really love the idea of having some sort of small gap between the benchtop and the drawers.  If I'm ever going to consider dog holes then a gap of some sort (or removable top) is needed in case things fall into the holes.  I'm not stuck on dog holes, but I do really want a way to have a track saw.