Any Ideas What This Bench Is For?

[Bill T]

In actuality, I believe that this is simply a cobbler's or shoemaker's bench....It may or may not be a military boot repairman's bench. William

I agree. Cobblers bench seems most reasonable. But personal Ironing board for an officer type isnt a bad call either! Any markings on the bottom side?

[MySonsDad]

There are no markings of any type...

I'm still of the opinion that this bench is part of a portable field radio hand generator set up, although I will not rule out the cow milking bench possibility.......

Here is a photo that I borrowed from the Olive-Drab web site, looks very much the same just more advanced set up. I'm thinking my bench preceeds the one shown in this photo.



Clearly, the shape is such that it is meant to be straddled and the knees kept tucked in.

Shoeing horses maybe?