Bench is made out of teak (weighs about 400#) its rock solid. That device on the end there is a planning stop, it keeps work from sliding off the bench top. It can be moved up and down as needed.
I put them up when I turn the saw off (at the end of the day when the safety system gets shut of). Like I said, its goofy but it helps me remember... Thanks for the interest in my miniature orange cones.