rktinc
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This is a close up of one of the controllers mounted on the bench front. There are heavy electrical units under each metal pad. The company in St Louis is still in business. "INDEECO"
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This is a close up of one of the controllers mounted on the bench front. There are heavy electrical units under each metal pad. The company in St Louis is still in business. "INDEECO"
Kuma601 who made the belt sanders?some of my messy areas:
Those are Burr King 960's in a 2x72" format.
rktinc
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recently created this workplace out of two scrap benches.
a bit more progress with end caps and some paint
ddurrett896
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rsparks64
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Hey ddurett, what is that floor?
This is my current setup. Inlaws were getting rid of a business and gave me the cabinets, the countertops came from a business that was closing, free from their cubicle desks. The the left of these cabinets is my welding table with vice and 2x72 grinder.
ddurrett896
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Concrete from my buddy who knows how to use a power trowel like a boss
nolimits76
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In the process of building mine out. Pretty much doing what you are asking about, with an emphasis on wood joinery. Toyed with doing a metal bench and welding but I lack the skills and tools to make it happen. Thought I had a deal worked out but that fell through so I am back to using wood and moving the project forward.
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Wood vs Unistrut vs 80/20?
New state. New place. Time to build a new workbench and get my stuff in order. Will house two existing 44" HF toolboxes, a 42" wide sit space and 24" wide space that will house one of those portable A/C's that will be vented to the outside. Not sure how that will work yet. I have my doubts...
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sms1974
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After several years of working out of a 1 car garage and stashing stuff at everyone I knew’s houses I finally built my own garage. With years of dreaming about what I wanted and how I wanted to do it I’m very happy with what I’ve got.
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rsparks64
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Highdesert, can you post a closeup of the receiver mount or explain how it is attached?
Fav Onefour
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I have built a few with this method. One of my goals is keeping the floor easy to clean.
The lower shelf is primarily used for storage and gets by with less support structure.
I try to plan ahead with plenty of outlets. I leapfrog circuits on upper and lower runs. I also run a number of switched circuits for saws etc. I try to tie in smaller dust collection systems on the same switch with frequent use saws and cleanup.
The center bench is also the saw outfeed. I used melamine over two 3/4" plywood layers. Plywood is glued and screwed, the melamine is countersunk screws for smooth top. Square and solid is helpful.
I would do the wall benches with a harder surface next time. I built this space mostly for wood working. I wanted easy to clean bench tops that still had some aesthetic qualities for a home shop. It works ok, but dents too easy. It also seems like I keep bringing garage projects into this shop. I've been watching for some flat steel to cover the banging section of the work bench.
The lower shelf is primarily used for storage and gets by with less support structure.
I try to plan ahead with plenty of outlets. I leapfrog circuits on upper and lower runs. I also run a number of switched circuits for saws etc. I try to tie in smaller dust collection systems on the same switch with frequent use saws and cleanup.
The center bench is also the saw outfeed. I used melamine over two 3/4" plywood layers. Plywood is glued and screwed, the melamine is countersunk screws for smooth top. Square and solid is helpful.
I would do the wall benches with a harder surface next time. I built this space mostly for wood working. I wanted easy to clean bench tops that still had some aesthetic qualities for a home shop. It works ok, but dents too easy. It also seems like I keep bringing garage projects into this shop. I've been watching for some flat steel to cover the banging section of the work bench.
BigGarage
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I am actually building the frame for this bench this weekend. Uses two 26" HF boxes and a 44" box. The reasoning behind the split is the distance between doors in my garage. Does anybody have any good ideas for what to do with the empty cavity in the back? I hate the wasted space but don't have room to leave any gap for shelves or anything.
I got tired of having tool boxes taking up real estate on the floor/wall so I built these. Used HF boxes and fabricated the bench. Bought butcher block from lowes, joined two pieces together and sealed it. It hasn’t been this clean in a long time. Right now it’s covered with new engine parts for my 348ci Chevy Big Block
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Receiver mounts are welded on. I went with 1.5", for 1.25" attachment inserts. For holding attachments, there is a 1/4" pin. For things that need to be snug, there are projection weld nuts. You can also lay a bead on your inserts for a tighter fit. Mounts are handy, have attachments for a rifle arca rail vise, bicycle vise, barrel vise, table extension. Have also made a 90 degree adapter for up/down attachments or orienting to the end of the workbench.
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JIA
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My main workbench is my outfeed table in the wood shop.
Built the mobile cabinet with maple drawer fronts back in 2012. We lived in Hawaii at the time. With the new shop I wanted it all painted white.
Here are some random pics that show the full table at different stages. More pics/info in my thread in the Garage Gallery.
Built the mobile cabinet with maple drawer fronts back in 2012. We lived in Hawaii at the time. With the new shop I wanted it all painted white.
Here are some random pics that show the full table at different stages. More pics/info in my thread in the Garage Gallery.
welder4956
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Delete the mitering of the top and frame, and put a door on top to access for storage. The door should be hinged at the wall side and be the same material as the top.
nolimits76
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I am actually building the frame for this bench this weekend. Uses two 26" HF boxes and a 44" box. The reasoning behind the split is the distance between doors in my garage. Does anybody have any good ideas for what to do with the empty cavity in the back? I hate the wasted space but don't have room to leave any gap for shelves or anything.
If you’ve got the room there was a member here who used a side drawer attachment to the 44 and placed on a 45 degree angle in the corner.
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Zeke
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I can see a bunch of small parts bins rising up out of the hole on some kind of lift.
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Mine too! I call it a "catch all"
I had designed a corner that raised up with a 110v screw jack I found on Amazon but that was a lot of extra work for essentially a novelty, but make no mistake I seriously considered it. There are doors on both ends so I had to build the "L" shape to get adequate workspace; I'd have ran a long straight bench if possible. I think it's just going to be dead space, as much as it bugs me. Maybe a revision will take place at a later date. Thanks for the input!
Also, @jaymar_ , have you tried going to google images and searching based on website? I use it often for garagejournal content. Try going to images.google.com and searching for [workbench site:garagejournal.com] but without the brackets, you know.
Also, @jaymar_ , have you tried going to google images and searching based on website? I use it often for garagejournal content. Try going to images.google.com and searching for [workbench site:garagejournal.com] but without the brackets, you know.
Zeke
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Well, you can always drop in a small cooler or a pop up liquor cabinet.
craiger75
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Reorganized my garage with Gladiator Garage. Picked Up the Mac Tools Edge boxes that fit under the workbench. Used the Toolbox Widget system to organize the drawers. Milwaukee Packouts to organize fasteners and the like. Will add a couple more photos later. This forum led to many of the decisions in this process including the products listed (minus Gladiator because I already had some of their stuff).
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This is absolutely breathtaking, i love it.
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Speaking for my self, I’m far from having a professional shop. It’s my collection of over 60 years.
In the past I did work on machines in a factory. That’s a long time ago.
I know where everything belongs, so I don’t have to look for a particular too.Cluttered but it looks like it has a nice "feel" to it.
Cluttered but it looks like it has a nice "feel" to it.
By no means am I knocking it. I really do like the look & feel.
Kind of reminds me of my grandfathers workbench. Your pic brought back good memories.
Enjoyed the heck out of hanging out there when I was a kid.
For me, personally, I just like fewer tools exposed - I keep most in the rollaway.
Thanks
The older I get the less moving around to get something is important.
I keep all my wrenches and sockets in a supposed rolling chest, it’s too heavy for me to move now. I’m kind of **** about keeping things simple at my old age.
What I am really interested in is how long did it take you gents to plan out your layout, execute, change the design (days/months/years)? And more importantly, how did you get your significant other to allow you to spend so much time and money in the Mancave?
I have a background in Usability research and design, so take alot of time and put in tons of effort to design my layout. Utilizing space, lighting, sound, temperature, potential hazards (welding and chemicals).
I have been religiously scanning and watching the classifieds for deals. its been a really bad addiction.
I have changed my layout design more times than I want to remember. And I have just discovered that I am a Organization Freak!
Love seeing everyone’s layout and its given me inspiration. Thank you!
I have a background in Usability research and design, so take alot of time and put in tons of effort to design my layout. Utilizing space, lighting, sound, temperature, potential hazards (welding and chemicals).
I have been religiously scanning and watching the classifieds for deals. its been a really bad addiction.
I have changed my layout design more times than I want to remember. And I have just discovered that I am a Organization Freak!
Love seeing everyone’s layout and its given me inspiration. Thank you!
Mike65
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Here is my basic work bench with a vise in the garage.
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Jayman17
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Jake, that corner looks good, have you updated your shop build thread lately?Built these for my workshop. The inside cabinet is a pull out with a shelf and a drawer. (sorry but can't figure out how to rotate that picture).