Another thought would be to check Craigslist. Last winter I found a bench that a guy had built himself years ago when apparently lumber was a lot cheaper than it is today. This thing was heavy and obviously wouldn't fall apart in my lifetime. The top was covered with some leftover hardwood flooring. It also had a built in bench vise... which I wasn't really looking for... until I saw it!! I bought it for $50 which included delivery.