The finish on the rifle is factory.
I have made myself a few of these benches over the years. Big ones at first, then these smaller, and more portable versions.
This bench is surprisingly comfortable and stable!
The bench was made by taking a sheet of 3/4" plywood, cutting it in half and glueing and screwing the two halves together.
After the glue is set, I laid out the desired bench top dimensions on the laminated plywood, and cut the top out.
I cut 3 pieces of 1/4" X 4" x 4" plate steel. Drill 4, 5/16" holes (1 in each corner of the plate).
I took 3, 1-1/2 Schedule 80 black iron pipe caps, and cut the top at a 10 degree angle. I cut just enough off to be able to get an angle to the top of the cap.
I welded the cut pipe caps at an angle on the plate so that when the plates are bolted to the top, the legs will angle at a 45 degree angle to maximize the foot print dimensions.
I cut the three 1-1/2" black iron pipe legs at 30", and threaded one end.
I used hand rail along the bench edge to keep the bench debris (loose cases, etc.) from rolling off to the ground. The rail in the front also gives a nice little ledge to set the bipod feet against when putting preload on the legs.
As a final touch to the top surface, I laminated a piece of industrial rubber belting to the top. It gives the top a nice non slip surface texture, and hides the hold down bolts from the 3 leg plates. Thats a basic run down of the bench, hope that is helpful.
