Lets see your workbench

[Boost Creep]

heres mine.

computer area


main area


random stuff area


vise and storage area




length wise. 20' long

 

[Andy4639]

This is my work bench. Got the counter top from Lowes.

 

[strnge]

Even Better!!!!

 

[Zengineer]

First 2 show my woodworking bench. 2x4 construction, only tools needed are a saw and a power screwdriver. The top is a 7' tall solid core door. All joints are glued and screwed. Total investment: $80. Should last as long as I do.

The last one is a narrow one I built for the garage, it now sports a steel top as well. Total investment including ball bearing tool boxes, $550 or so.

 

[AMCguy]

Here's mine.

 

[Ocho]

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[Krokodil]

That looks like a solid bench, AMCguy!

 

[zer01]

Had one craftsman cabinet, found another for $30 and built this workbench. Very stout and fits my space. Hoping to do this on a bigger scale with some HF 41 cabinets when I get a larger garage but this works great for now.

 

[kfainf]

zer01,

I like how that turned with the Craftsman cabinets. Thanks for posting.

 

[sarge97]

"Work Bench" - Here's a real work bench, everyman needs a good one!!!!!

 

[scooterseats]

Shoot, most of the time I would like to be able to see my workbench! It is so cluttered that the top is hidden! Ha

 

[cabriolet]

amcguy- How thick is that top?

 

[supermerle]

I just rearrange my workbench this weekend too hopefully get a better arrangement on finding what I need when I need it . Mine is more of a shed with a lean-to but its what I've got for my car and guitars. It's compact but does a nice job for me.

 

[AMCguy]

cabriolet, The top is 10 gauge hot rolled steel.

I showed the corner so you could see the 2'' x 1/8'' flat bar tacked welded in to form the side.

 

[Motorhead Extraordinaire]

I sort of have benches all over my shop. There is the big stainless 112" x 32" main workbench, then my toolbox with a 60" x 30" stainless steel top at counter height. I then have a narrow stainless top in my paint area, and another top on my cabinet that holds my car cleaning stuff. The wood top on the car cleaning cabinet has since been replaced by another stainless steel top.

Every bench get its use, sometime for work, other times for clutter, and then other times for a place to drink a cold beer.

Joe
www.MotorheadExtraordinaire.com

 

[popcorn-guy]

Not sure what I like best - the method of hanging - or the number of tools! this is a slick set up for the man with many airtools - very SMOOOOTH!

Miss'in one All the same, a very good job of it.

 

[DuluthMN]

Here it is... Needs a little organizing. Getting organized is the next on my list...

 

[The Rider]

I sort of have benches all over my shop. There is the big stainless 112" x 32" main workbench, then my toolbox with a 60" x 30" stainless steel top at counter height. I then have a narrow stainless top in my paint area, and another top on my cabinet that holds my car cleaning stuff. The wood top on the car cleaning cabinet has since been replaced by another stainless steel top.

Every bench get its use, sometime for work, other times for clutter, and then other times for a place to drink a cold beer.

Joe
www.MotorheadExtraordinaire.com

Wow - beautiful colour on your cabinets! They go perfectly with my ciocc:

 

[cabriolet]

amcguy-I thought it was probably gauge material based on the end view.What do you have under the 12 gauge top? Wood? It looks like a welding table, and a new one at that, any problem burning the wood(if it is wood). Nice table!

 

[BreBar21]

Here's mine I put together a few months ago. It's the 2x4 Basics kit finished in an amber stain. The Cobra is now powder coated flat black.

 

[Scout Driver]

I just rearrange my workbench this weekend too hopefully get a better arrangement on finding what I need when I need it . Mine is more of a shed with a lean-to but its what I've got for my car and guitars. It's compact but does a nice job for me.

supermerle, is that a '76 or so Scout that I see in your last pic?

Scott

 

[Scout Driver]

While I'm nosing around on this thread, here's the thread showing my Budget Bench Build.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68658

Scott

 

[AMCguy]

cabriolet, The 10 gauge top sits on a 3/4'' sheet of MDF. The MDF sits on 2''x2''x3/16'' angle iron at the rear and sides. There are angle supports running front to back as well.

 

[redman43]

This is my current workbench. 2' by 8' by 3/4" MDF top with 2x4 platform under the top and 2x4 legs. The pegboard is attached to a 2x4 frame which is bolted to the bench top. The whole thing is held together with lag bolts for easy breakdown. WAAAAAY overengineered, but it is sturdy as hell and HEAVY.

I'm planning on replacing this with a corner bench with a 7ft leg along the back wall of the garage and a 6ft leg along the left wall of the garage. There will be either slatwall or pegboard above the benchtop for tool storage/parts bins with outlets every few feet and cabinets above the tool storage.

 

[onewaydave]

Wow - beautiful colour on your cabinets! They go perfectly with my ciocc:

Very nice bike, Rider. So as not to hyjack this thread, PM me about the bike and who is the avatar pic? TDF I presume.

Dave, to old and crippled to still ride but I like to dream.

 

[DCarr]

All Benches will have the lower sections framed and doors made from Solid Oak. There is 1 more Bench to be made. It will be 36" deep x 8' long.

Disassebly / Assembly Bench, will have a sheet metal top

Grinding Bench ( already show in other thread

Chop Saw Bench

 

[.:COLEE:.]

Here is mine:

8 Feet long
42 Inches Tall
35 inches Wide

looks like a very long but short in height bunk bed

lots of cool work benches here

 

[2manytoyz]

I bought one of the 2x4 Basics kits. These things are great! Rated at 1000 lbs per shelf. $39 for the kit when on sale at Northern Tool. Build it to suit your needs.

Nice part is it is free standing. Easily moved from my previous house, to my current house.

I'm using this one for my Alt-Power (solar panel energy storage) bench. I've got about 600 lbs of batteries on the bench. No flex, no wobble.

I've got another of these kits I'll be putting together soon as a workbench. I won't put in the middle shelf, so I can store benchtop sized power equipment under the top shelf. The only permanent piece of equipment I plan on putting on the surface will be a bench vise. Otherwise, everything will be clamped when in use, and easily moved when not in use. I'll probably skin it with a 1/4" sheet of hardboard.

 

[Steevo]

Ok, now you can see mine:



See the build in the threads called "HF Toolboxes Workbench"

 

[onesight1]

just sharing my bench: ( go easy, my second wood project ever )

temporarily using tape to hold 2x4's as a resting point for the bottom shelf

this thing is heavy duty!

Top is on: 3/4" cdx

1" hole cut at 12" and 24" marks from both ends of the tabe.
these holes will later be used in assisting the user remove the floating melamine top

and here we are.... finally done (with malmine top)..I figured I would use melamin because 1.) feels nice 2.)nothing really sticks to it 3.) I can simply remove and cut a new one to size after it gets all banged up and needs replaced.

now, I need to coat the bench in sanding sealer, then sand it and paint it "Gloss Smoke Grey" just like the doors and cinderblock.

 

[dittle fart around]

Ok, now you can see mine:

See the build in the threads called "HF Toolboxes Workbench"

Turned out real nice. Great job.

Check out this thread for more workbench ideas.

 

[mad57]

Ok, now you can see mine:

See the build in the threads called "HF Toolboxes Workbench"

Very nicely done!

 

[gabedad]

Here's mine. Freebie from work

 

[2manytoyz]

Just built this one today...

Another 2x4 Basics kit. 2x4 frame, with 3/4" plywood, with a 1/4" hardboard skin. Made this one 3'x5'.

 

[1BADLS1tuner]

It only looks like a few of you really actually use your garage....

Some of these are so clean i would be afraid to work in it lol.... although i do more than just wax my car in my garage lol...


Just out of curiousity how many of you actually work in your garages on a regular basis? Some of these benches look cleaner and less cluttered than my kitchen counter is right now hahahahahahaha.....
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Nice looking benches guys!!!

 

[metalhead212121]

This bench is BEYOND ******* COOL! This just gave me an idea for my work bench... Thanks for sharing!

Dan

 

[thatcher]

links to how i set up my benches.
http://thatcherworks.blogspot.com/2011/01/shed-workbenches.html
http://thatcherworks.blogspot.com/2011/01/huge-argon-tank.html

 

[Jamesbbh]

One of mine, everything was built by me off of a table frame that my neighbor gave me for free

Added:
3'x4' 1/2" plate that was rusted beyond all hell and took about 10 different methods and 2 days to get back to bare steel
bottom shelf frame with stainless shelf
rack for clamps etc.
basket
plasma grate with removable slats
shelf for water tray under plasma grate
REED 204R vise
2 trailer jacks along with handles on the opposite side so 1 person can move this 700lb thing around while still keeping a solid base when wheels are raised

 

[Zeppe807]

One of mine, everything was built by me off of a table frame that my neighbor gave me for free

Added:
3'x4' 1/2" plate that was rusted beyond all hell and took about 10 different methods and 2 days to get back to bare steel
bottom shelf frame with stainless shelf
rack for clamps etc.
basket
plasma grate with removable slats
shelf for water tray under plasma grate
REED 204R vise
2 trailer jacks along with handles on the opposite side so 1 person can move this 700lb thing around while still keeping a solid base when wheels are raised

good idea on the jacks!

 

[Jamesbbh]

good idea on the jacks!

Thanks! I added a couple pics of the construction

Bottom shelf after welding/grinding. I didn't have any steel that was long enough to make this so I welded 7 pieces together to make this. Also in the second pic you can see the plate after I hit it with some naval jelly. Still needed a LOT of work to clean it up.

Just some little legs I made up to use for leverage. I drilled holes that the tube slides into and the plates hold it against the legs while you lift it to move it. When not in use just turn them around and slide back into the holes out of the way. The welder ran out of argon/Co2 and I didn't have any flux core wire so don't judge me

I eventually painted them orange to cut down on shin injuries haha