Another 44" Harbor Freight Tool Box Wood Workbench

[kng]

I just wanted to thank everyone for providing all their ideas. I just finished mine today and am happy with how it turned out.



Thanks!

 

[BryanB]

I like the setup.....good idea with the cabinets. I might have to copy it! I found myself just staring at my HF44 today.....wife asked me what was wrong with me

 

[CJM8515]

very cool!

 

[zkling]

Very nice, what are the details on the top? Did you lay it up yourself?

 

[panknuckshovel]

Very nice, what are the details on the top? Did you lay it up yourself?

Yes tell more about that top.

 

[M6erfan]

Nice one.

 

[kctyphoon]

Great idea

 

[Steevo]

Nicely done!

And for new member M6erfan: We need more info on the fox in the two button t-shirt in your avater.

 

[whitedogone]

I like it.... that is 'cept for the paint scream on the top cabs.

:supergay:

 

[ChrisPace]

Nice work! That gives us all another idea that we need buy another box, always looking for an excuse.

 

[toufue_yang17]

I was thinking of doing the same thing too! But instead of a stool, I've got a recaro seat that I want to fab up so it'll be nice and comfortable.

 

[Syntax_Error]

Beautiful! It will be a shame to do projects on it and ding your nice butcher block top up. My nice shiny things loose their sheen in about 2 hours of ownership.

 

[kng]

Thanks for all the kind words.

Whiteydogone, you're really not gonna like the matching cabinets I'm about to build to the left then.

The top is made out of 10' pine 2x4's. It ended up being about 9'9" long and 30" deep. It weighs about 160 pounds. I glued it up in three pieces so I could run it through my planer. That way I only had two seams to sand smooth. I used four pieces of thread-all to hold it together. It helped during fabrication and I think it helps add strength. I finished it with five coats of tung oil. I realize it will get banged up, but I have two other work benches. This is before I glued the three pieces together:

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[lastgoodusername]

Very Nice

 

[PapasDaLife]

Very nice! Beautiful job on the wood top. Wished I had a planer, then I define fly would make my own when the time comes for a new bench. May have to run by the pawn shops & see if they any planers.

Did you make a metal frame for the boxes to "sit"in?

What kind of cabinets are those above? Or did you make those.

 

[kng]

No, the frame is 2x4 pine wood.



The cabinets came from Lowe's. I was going to build them, but I had a 10% off coupon, so it wasn't really worth it. I will build the cabinets that are going to the left, however.

I'm also planning on getting a new stool.

 

[M6erfan]

And for new member M6erfan: We need more info on the fox in the two button t-shirt in your avater.

BMW Pit Girl...

 

[kng]

Got me a stool for Christmas!

 

[rexer]

Good job, looks great..

 

[hachi-roku_fan]

Any lights in the cabinets? I see there's a plug hanging

 

[rapid robert]

Great setup!

 

[kluckfab]

Good lord that thing looks killer, like it a lot

 

[kng]

These are the lights I went with. I thought they would work good for this application:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KNSVL4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are remote controlled, fully dimmable, and even has color LED's for those garage parties.

 

[panknuckshovel]

Those lights are great, have them all through the house and garage.

 

[zkling]

Thanks for all the kind words.

Whiteydogone, you're really not gonna like the matching cabinets I'm about to build to the left then.

The top is made out of 10' pine 2x4's. It ended up being about 9'9" long and 30" deep. It weighs about 160 pounds. I glued it up in three pieces so I could run it through my planer. That way I only had two seams to sand smooth. I used four pieces of thread-all to hold it together. It helped during fabrication and I think it helps add strength. I finished it with five coats of tung oil. I realize it will get banged up, but I have two other work benches. This is before I glued the three pieces together:

Great solution. Agree, it is a work bench, not a dining room table. Did you face/joint the edges before sandwiching them together?

 

[kng]

zkling,

Yes sir.

 

[Drake9]

That turned out great kng. Good work

 

[MattVette89]

Looks great. I can't tell on my phone, did you seal the top with anything specific?

 

[Catadj78]

I'd like to see some more pics of the bench top progress. Good job! I may have to copy...lol

What did you use to cover the holes where the allthread went?

What did you use to finish it?

Again, looks GREAT!

 

[kng]

MattVette89,

The finish is Formby's brand Tung oil.

Catadj78,

The all-thread is covered with wood plugs that I sanded smooth. Here are the build pics.



























thanks,
-Kyle

 

[Catadj78]

Looks great, thanks! I will be using some of your ideas. Great job again

 

[kctyphoon]

can someone please fill it in for the idiot on how i can post more than one picture "attachment" in my post? if i choose more than one and hit upload on the management page, only the last picture is displayed in my post..

anyway - i love that workbench - and i hate all you guys that have garages on your homes..

 

[PelicanPines]

Your step by step pictures are EPIC. Awesome job!!! Shows your effort and skill.

 

[ScorpionKing5.7]

Real nice setup, and great build pics I feel inspired!!

 

[kng]

Finished. FINALLY.

 

[Parrothead]

Very, very nice. Those are the cabinets you made, right? So neat and organized...I can only dream.

 

[kng]

Yes sir Parrothead, I made all of the cabinets to the left, including the rail and stile doors. First time for everything. The cabinets above the workbench were purchased from Lowe's, but I think I matched the door pattern pretty close.

 

[Tawn]

Nice work! Almost too nice to work on.

 

[oldldh]

Might I add---

YA DUN GUD, BUBBA!!!

I really like that top!!!

 

[Trey T]

Wwow, awesome work. I love that top; great craftsmanship!!