Ideas for leveling a workbench?

[mfive]

Gang, I'm building a workbench this weekend, and I'm thinking long-term here... I plan to use (4) 4x4s for the main support legs. My garage isn't perfectly level and I admit I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I assume this workbench will long outlive my current home so I'd like to figure out a way to be able to adjust the legs.

Are there any type of leg "caps" that have a sort of screw in or out (similar to what you might see on an oven or washer/dryer) that could handle the load of my workbench but still allow me the flexibility to level it after it's built? If so, any idea what these gadgets are called!?

 

[koditten]

I always used lag bolts screwed into the bottom of the leg. Slip an end wrench between the floor and the bottom of the leg and turn in or out to adjust. It will hold a lot more weight than you would think as long as you don't pre-drill the hole too large.

 

[Zeke]

You can buy t nuts as large as 1/2" thread. Look up machinery mounts at mcmaster carr. Swivel feet, large thread.

 

[Ric in Richmond]

I drilled holes just bigger than the bolts I bought, hammered nuts into the bottoms so the were just flush, then threaded in carriage bolts.

Easy to adjust.

I think I used 6 or 7 inch long 5/8 carriage bolts.

 

[930dreamer]

I have some industrial machine levelers. They have the swivel feet/base with the adjusting stud, I can get some pics Tuesday.

 

[ToddG]

Find an old washing machine and use the feet!

 

[premierplayer]

google is your friend, plenty of options
search "leveling feet"

 

[mfive]

google is your friend, plenty of options
search "leveling feet"

First off - thanks to everyone who replied and all the great suggestions!

I honestly did try googling but I'm new to the "handyman" stuff! LOL "leveling feet" does bring up a wealth of results that will help in my quest.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Hardware stores and HD/Lowes have "elevator bolts" they come in different lengths and thread sizes. They are leveling legs get them and a "t" nut and you should be good to go. They run around $2.00 each where machinery legs could be $35 to $40 for the smallest size. Machinery legs are a lot bigger and better but they are a lot more money.

 

[Zeke]

google is your friend, plenty of options
search "leveling feet"

If Google was omnipotent, why would we have forums?

Go search yourself.

 

[mfive]

If Google was omnipotent, why would we have forums?

Go search yourself.

 

[larry_g]

There is a difference between leveling feet and machinery mounts. If you want to have your table perty much nonsliding then look into machinery mounts.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[mfive]

these have caught my attention, and i'm assuming would be less of a risk on the epoxy floor... http://www.iec-corp.com/nyl_swivel_stud.html

edit: just realized they may not be easy to install on the bottom of 4x4s

double-edit: looks like maybe a hole drilled in the bottom with a tee-nut from the hardware store might just be perfect for this! i'm learning fast!

 

[RascalRider]

I bought some adjustable feet from ACE. I think they were made for furniture.

 

[Steevo]

I used threaded inserts and adjustable feet for my lathe bench:

And for my tool bench:

I get my leveling feet and hardware from:
http://www.jwwinco.com/

 

[Steevo]

Wood leg threaded inserts (big T-nuts) are available from:

http://www.classicbilliards.net/html/leg_levelers.cfm

 

[mdbeck1]

I used threaded inserts and adjustable feet for my lathe bench:

I built my own from 1/4" plate and threaded them 3/8-16. Put two holes for wood screws to hold it in position. Use a bolt and nut for leveling. The extra nut is to lock it into place so that it NEVER moves.