New 650 on a new bench.
A few comments--
2x4 construction, fastened together with 1/4" lags and deck screws. Based on a number of others' comments on stability, I used 2x6 as the top, covered by a 1/2 grade AC plywood top. I finished the top with 3 coats of polyurathane.
I had hoped it would be stable on the carpet, but nope. I tried using it free standing. It was dificult to use as it shook too much. I fastened it to the wall studs with 1/4" lags at the top rail.
I built the height so that I could either stand or sit on a bar stool. I've had some pratctice at that. I built the lower shelf at a height so that if I decided later to lower the legs to sit in a chair, I wouldnt have to move it. A waste of space with just 1 shelf-- perhaps.
Gotchas--
The height of shelf just happened to sit right at the electrical plug. I connected two extention cords with the flat plugs. I then added a 2x4 along the back to fasten to the wall to give the plugs space.
Dillon's installation instructions state that one should leave an overhang to fasten the press through-- *unless* a strong mount is used. If so, it doesnt matter. Not true ! It also states not to use lags bolts. I built the bench w/o a top overhang on purpose for added strength. I mounted the press back a bit to use bolts through the 2x6 top. Guess what-- the handle hit the top. I sanded a notch for the handle.
Future--
Add 1x4 trim around the front and side
Add 1/4 round molding around the top to keep things from rolling off.
Add rear shelves
