I need some workbench ideas

[snag]

With the help of a friend I insulated and sheet rocked my garage. I have a wall that is 12ft in length where I want to build and install a workbench mostly for archery related projects. I'll be building arrows and grinding feathers along with some other projects. I'm thinking of building a 8ft workbench and leaving 4ft for a large pieces of woodworking equipment.
I would love to see what you have made or a design of something you find interesting.

[lpcjon2]

My father found a bowling alley that was being demolished and was lucky to get a piece of the bowling lane and it was 4ft by 8ft and 3" thick,It has to be the most sturdy,level and smooth work bench I have ever seen. What ever you make your table out of make the frame thick so when you mount tour wood vise it has some meat to grab to.And the top should be thick so it stays flat and level.And make the top have a 3-4" lip from the frame so you can use clamps on the edge.Good luck and show us you completed project.

[M60gunner]

I am finishing up a "workstation" to use for my projects. It is on wheels. I used 3/4 in Baltic Birch plywood for the construction. It has 2 layers for the bottom. Workbenchs are great but can limit you to what you can put where. Those walls seem to get in my way. Whatever you make I recommand the height be so that you do not bend over to work on it. Sounds like you have enough space to figure in a "desk" area for sitdown projects. For ideas try some woodworking sites. Woodcraft.com has plans you can view. Also try the backissues for photos of shops.

[snag]

I've looked at a couple of sites. The one thing I am trying to do is utilize this space to the max! I do want to make shelving underneath for storage of tools, supplies, etc. But I also want a sit down desk area.

[Michael Pfander]

Being a carpenter I am a big fan of glulam workbenches.  They are as strong and straight as anyone needs.  

MAP

[DEATHMASTER]

I saw a reloading bench with three 3\\4 thick plywood for the top.
There was a dovetail insert so the items on the top could be changed out.  Make several inserts and you can change out tools you want to use.

Make all joints screwed and glued for a sturdy bench.

[Hud]

I can send you a copy of some plans for a workbench if you like. It is from a magazine. If you put it in a corner than you limit what you can do, but it may not make any difference. Same thing with power tools, such as a table saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, etc., sometimes walls get in the way.