I have been conflicted between plywood and solid lumber for my bench.
I went back and fourth between the two options. I looked at 2×4, ash, maple and a combination of.
because everything has to be stowed at the end of the day to make room for my wife’s car, my bench cannot be too big.
Part of me want to have a traditional bench, the other something functional and not too expensive as college expenses are around the corner. I am leaning more and more toward your design. will see how it goes when I get to woodwork again in a couple of months.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA