Will, when it was time for a new reloading bench, I gave my youngest son (in high school at the time) graph paper, a ruller and a pencil. I told him I wanted it to be sturdy and I wanted shelves. He drew out his plan, I got him the materials, he made all the cuts and we put it together. I could drop truck engines on this thing all day long, and I mean Semi trucks!!!!! I guess I learned a lesson: Be Careful What You Wish For!!!!
Good luck with your bench.