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I just picked up a Parker that's got 4 1/4" jaws but not quite as nice as that one for $50 from an estate sale...so I'd say it's pretty fair!

Anyone got pics of them in their shop/garage...??? Would love to see some layouts, mounting, e

Awsome info...thanks guys! I may do one or two in strategic locations like over my workbench etc for additional downward lighting...:thumbup:

So on a whim, I snatched up some of these Lithonia Low Bays (not High, my error) for $40ea with working 400w bulbs figuring they were a pretty good deal. Thought maybe they'd be good for my garage. Anyone have any input on High Bay's in a residential garage w/ 10 ceiling? These will hang down...

:thumbup: Thanks Doug...

Cool! I scored a bunch of used kitchen cabinets on Craigslist too...gonna paint them flat black. Got some lowers too...yours look like I want mine to look! Like the door pull's too. How did you build your base mounts? Or is it just part of the cabinets? They look like "Handi-Cap" style...

Jack, Rixter, Bryan and Jeff (and everyone else who's chimed in!)- Thanks for your quick and informative replies. I've now got a "game plan" in my head incorporating alot of great ideas... Cant say it enough. I love this forum, and everyone is so eager to help eachother out!

Thanks Bryan & Jack! Love the finishes on your benches. Bryan - That bench top supports that big Prentiss just fine eh..? Jack - 2 questions... How did you install that steel band? Did you just cut it to fit? Those look like rivets on the side? Also - Is that mat on top inlaid? Looks flush...

Me too...

Thanks guys..all great ideas! Jack I like your mounting ideas w/ wood screws. I may try that, and no, not concerned about cosmetics. This is going to be my bench for breaking-loose/pounding/persuading various automotive and mechanical components etc. As well as a spot to mount a good vise to...

Thanks guys! Smedly...I was actually thinking about how I could securely mount it, yet leave as much room underneath as possible without obstruction from crossbracing/legs etc.. I was thinking about building a perimeter "frame" w/ 2x4's lag bolted into the studs through the drywall, then...

So I scored a sweet solid core wood door the other day at at a house demo. Gonna make a workbench out of it that i can mount a vise too but have 2 questions for ya'll. It's gonna be cut down to size from std 80" to 69" to fit my space and I think I may take the glass out and use the square...

They are all stupid expensive (IMO)...some just more than others. :shocking: (Sticker shock) everytime I check them out at Sears...especially when I consider what they'll be used for in the garage.

Cool! Been looking on CL for stuff like that around my area to no avail...yet.

Nice Job..!!! Love it...what's the black paint? Looks "textured" or something like a wrinkle finish. Cool! Here's a few of the oldies I've bought/used/fixed then sold etc... My favorite is the BobcaT - Bought for $150 and it was the Mac Truck of them all. Only a 520 (5hp, 20") but no nonsense...