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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    It would definitely be easier. I can use my quick grip clamps if I need to. Not sure if my C clamps are big enough
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    It's not visible in the pics, but at the read of the bench, the corner of the top is not aligned with the corner of the bench frame by maybe 1/2". Of course it didn't help that when I bought the 2x4s at Home Depot many of the boards were warped. I tried to sort through them as best I could, but...
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    Most of the plans I saw, including the ones I used, included screwing into the end of of the board to fasten the "ribs" into the upper frame to support the top. It struck me as a less than perfect idea, but I guess now that it's done I will see how it holds up. The YouTube link is good! I'll...
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    Thanks. I'm a little bothered that the top isn't perfectly centered but it's not noticeable unless you look for it. Mine will come with me and it should last a while. All the workbenches I remember from my youth were home made, the idea of buying one didn't appeal to me at all.
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    ... with jack stands and an assortment of fasteners
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    I think you'll find my prices quite reasonable. [emoji28]
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    No, I'm in a rental, so I'd rather not do that. anything I put in a vise will probably be light to medium duty anyway. Not doing any really heavy work with it.
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    First time building a work bench, came out ok

    I don't post here much these days since all my questions are answered by searching. But after reading the work bench threads, I settled on the EAA 1000 design. I've not done any kind of wood work before, didn't even own a saw, but really needed a bench for car maintenance, amateur radio...
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    Best way to organize sockets and bits

    For anyone wondering, here is what I ended up with.
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    Best way to organize sockets and bits

    That is beautiful
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    Lets see your workbench

    Thanks!
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    Lets see your workbench

    Thanks for the input. I can't imagine anything extremely heavy. Just home repair projects, car maintenance etc. Not going to be pulling an engine and plopping it down. How many bolts would you use where the 2x4 connects to the leg?
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    Lets see your workbench

    [emoji106] you're probably right about the plywood versus 2x6. And I think I'll probably do what you suggest by putting it together with deck screws and then bolting it together for extra security.
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    Lets see your workbench

    Question from a first time work bench builder. In looking over various designs, I notice many are held together with wood screws. Would it be better to use larger lag screws, or even hex bolts with nuts? I haven't yet settled on an exact design, but plan on using 4x4's for the legs, 2x4's for...
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    Us General Toolboxes now in color!

    If anyone gets the 44 and possibly the add on boxes in blue, I'd love to see it. I thought of getting the blue one but wasn't sure how much I would like it down the road. But it really stands out for sure.
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