Can workbench be mounted to wall to save on posts?

[Hallucar]

Approaching the workbench phase of my garage/shop build. Was thinking I could save on posts by fastening a horizontal 2x4 to the wall studs for the 'backside' of workbench...the front of the workbench would still be supported by 4x4 posts. My question for those who have done this does it maintain a solid feel to the bench? Does the wall of the garage (built with 2x6 studs on 16" center) shake if abusing the bench? I have a decent size vise that will be mounted to the bench and anticipate it will take a good pounding once in a while. Not gonna be throwing an engine block on the bench, but you get the idea I'm sure...

 

[BPJOOP93]

I’ve done it. Worked for me

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

Sure, no problem! I built one for my son and he has been happy with it.

Screw (not nail) the rear ledger to the wall studs. I ran diagonal 2x4 legs from the front down to a bottom ledger, which opened up the bottom front of the workbench...nice when you're sitting on a stool at the bench as there's no posts to run into. I used 3/4" CCX plywood for the top which is sufficient for what he uses it for.

Hint: cut a 3-1/2" high vertical cut on both top & bottom of the legs, squaring off the remainder to **** into the bottom of the plywood top and concrete floor at the bottom. Screw each leg into the side of the 2x4 bench joist. Glue and screw the plywood top and you'll be good to go.

 

[Shiftless]

Sure!
That’s how I built mine over 30 years ago. Lag screw a 2x4 to the studs and go from there. I used Simpson Strong Ties just as if I was building a deck. Framed it all up with 2x4s and supported the front with a 4x4 in each corner. 7 feet wide.
The top on mine started with flat 2x6s screwed down to the framing, then some 3/4 inch MDF which used to be the wear surface. I recently added another top layer...a second hand butcher block counter top from IKEA protected by multiple coats of oil based Varathane plastic varnish.

 

[colt zantop]

Yup, that's how mine is built. For extra strength, I ran a few vertical 2x4s under the ledger board to the floor.

 

[sunder]

I just did this. Its cleaner now but you get the idea.






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[Stuart in MN]

I've done it before, it works just fine.

 

[jonshonda]

Imho if you have stuff hanging on pegboard or on the wall behind your work bench then it might not be a good idea. I'm a big dude who has a big 5.5" vise mounted to the workbench, and the back portion is mounted to the wall. I have a 4x8 pegboard mounted on the wall behind my workbench.

When I am working with heavier items or applying muscle to the vise, stuff on the pegboard is rock'n and Rollin too!

 

[niget2002]

I did this for the bench at the last house.

As mentioned, use 1/4" lag screws instead of normal galvanized or deck screws.

 

[ItsNemo]

I've always built legs but screwed the entire bench into the wall to keep it from moving....I've put some things in the vise and used some fairly significant torque and never had so much as a creak or groan out of the wall because of the bench moving.

 

[Hallucar]

Thanks for the replies guys. Good point jonshonda...I never thought about stuff rattlin around on pegboard.

 

[Falcon67]

How mine is anchored - no 4x4s used. Extremely solid.

 

[rick carpenter]

I did it with my benches. Works great. You have to be accurate with placement of the wall supports because in the end you can't adjust them like you can legs.

 

[yhprum]

Works good as long as there is no heavy hammering or pounding. That will transfer noise to the walls and house.

 

[CraigStu]

I got a couple of pieces of this fence post
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Chain-Link...yajw2XEW9wGeeTnylKgaAhNAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Stuck an end in a vice and squeezed about 1.5 inches till it was flat drilled a 3/8 hole, and then bent it to a bit of an angle. Cut the other end to the right length, squeezed and bent and drilled it. lag bolted one end to the 2x6 wall stud near the floor and the other end bolt and fender washer to the underside of the work bench near the outer edge. Solid like a rock.

 

[Falcon67]

Works good as long as there is no heavy hammering or pounding. That will transfer noise to the walls and house.

The house will get over it, there's work to be done.

 

[jsaw]

Works good as long as there is no heavy hammering or pounding. That will transfer noise to the walls and house.

That way people in the house will know that you are busy at work. LOL

 

[19Vert64]

Works fine


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[sunder]

Yes. Back side is mounted to the wall.


I did 5x 2x4 in the front for a more of a solid surface.




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[mmb617]

I was able to score some obsolete displays that were made from 1" square tubing from work which I cut up and made into brackets to cantilever my workbench from the wall studs thus eliminating any front posts at all. The brackets are through bolted to the studs and in my opinion the bench is plenty strong enough.

Here's a pic during the construction which was 8 years ago. I have yet to regret doing it this way as it's nice having the front completely open without posts in the way.

I only have OSB for the top so it could be stronger with different material there but I think it's fine the way it is.

 

[rust in the eye]

Works fine


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You could park a car on that one.

 

[19Vert64]

You could park a car on that one.

Do it right, do it once [emoji1303]


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[Hallucar]

Works fine


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Yes, that's a similar layout to what I had in mind - even the L shape. I know this design can support the weight, as can others without any legs at all, but my concerns is how they handle a pounding. Nothing more annoying then things rattling around. But from what I've read I don't believe this will be an issue...I'm not gonna be jakchammerin' on the thing, but that being said I'll be doing more on my bench then soldering computer electronics...

 

[19Vert64]

Yes, that's a similar layout to what I had in mind - even the L shape. I know this design can support the weight, as can others without any legs at all, but my concerns is how they handle a pounding. Nothing more annoying then things rattling around. But from what I've read I don't believe this will be an issue...I'm not gonna be jakchammerin' on the thing, but that being said I'll be doing more on my bench then soldering computer electronics...

Weakest part of my bench currently is the top, just has a piece of 1/2 Osb on it but I have a section of bowling ally that I’m making the top out of when I get to it


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