TheClaw
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Nice work jacob!
Lets see your workbench
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wrench409
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Very impressive!
But, I did spot some dust in that last photo! (just kidding!)
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jeepsrbetter
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I'll give you a photo montage of the build of my "Steevo" workbench.
I initially PM'd Steevo, and he graciously sent over all the plans and dimensions. I used those to base my bench off of, and went to my local steel shop and ordered the steel. They cut all the leg pieces for me, as I don't have a chop saw. I brought it all home, and began welding the legs together. I don't have one level piece of concrete, and my welding table is a hand-me-down, so the tolerances weren't extremely tight, but everything I do is a little bit "bubba" so, what the hell.
I brought home 2/3d's of my boxes from HF for $359 a piece on sale.
I removed all the wheels and "dry fit" everything. I also removed the US General badges at this time, using a $9 HF heat gun and some plastic scrapers. Residual goop was cleaned with Goo-Gone.
I ordered some "replacements" for the badges on Ebay, and opted for the 1950's era Craftsman Logo decals.
I also picked up a vintage "Ajustrite" industrial stool off of craigslist and refinished it. I thought it would be a perfect accessory for the bench, but I haven't quite figured out how/where to use it on such a long bench.
I also picked up a vintage wrench holder
and a Task Lamp. I refinished the lamp in a close to stock hammered gold with Craftsman logo.
I picked up this cool Craftsman cabinet at an estate sale where I also bought my Craftsman "100" Drill Press. Refinished it in its stock hammered gold finish.
In anticipation of working in the garage, I refinished yet another craigslist find. A 1940's radio that was just a shell. I use a small bluetooth speaker inside so I can sync my phone and get the music going.
It was at this point that I was cleared to get the Garage Floor finished. It is a polyaspartic/polyurea coating.
Once things settled down with the floor and I could move everything back in, I painted the frame in hammered green paint. I also knew, sort of, where I was headed with the project and had ordered the vintage 1950's metal Craftsman badge from a lathe off Ebay.
While I was cruising Ebay and Etsy I saw the Vintage Tool Chips, and thought "why not?".
I used a piece of IKEA butcher block countertop for 2/3ds of the top and a piece of 1" thick steel plate set on 1/2" plywood for the last bit.
That's about it. I have to say, I was truly inspired by Steevo's bench, the 1950's Craftsman Retro Garage and, of course, the 12-guage garage and all the rest of content on Garage Journal. Thanks.
-Jacob
I initially PM'd Steevo, and he graciously sent over all the plans and dimensions. I used those to base my bench off of, and went to my local steel shop and ordered the steel. They cut all the leg pieces for me, as I don't have a chop saw. I brought it all home, and began welding the legs together. I don't have one level piece of concrete, and my welding table is a hand-me-down, so the tolerances weren't extremely tight, but everything I do is a little bit "bubba" so, what the hell.
I brought home 2/3d's of my boxes from HF for $359 a piece on sale.
I removed all the wheels and "dry fit" everything. I also removed the US General badges at this time, using a $9 HF heat gun and some plastic scrapers. Residual goop was cleaned with Goo-Gone.
I ordered some "replacements" for the badges on Ebay, and opted for the 1950's era Craftsman Logo decals.
I also picked up a vintage "Ajustrite" industrial stool off of craigslist and refinished it. I thought it would be a perfect accessory for the bench, but I haven't quite figured out how/where to use it on such a long bench.
I also picked up a vintage wrench holder
and a Task Lamp. I refinished the lamp in a close to stock hammered gold with Craftsman logo.
I picked up this cool Craftsman cabinet at an estate sale where I also bought my Craftsman "100" Drill Press. Refinished it in its stock hammered gold finish.
In anticipation of working in the garage, I refinished yet another craigslist find. A 1940's radio that was just a shell. I use a small bluetooth speaker inside so I can sync my phone and get the music going.
It was at this point that I was cleared to get the Garage Floor finished. It is a polyaspartic/polyurea coating.
Once things settled down with the floor and I could move everything back in, I painted the frame in hammered green paint. I also knew, sort of, where I was headed with the project and had ordered the vintage 1950's metal Craftsman badge from a lathe off Ebay.
While I was cruising Ebay and Etsy I saw the Vintage Tool Chips, and thought "why not?".
I used a piece of IKEA butcher block countertop for 2/3ds of the top and a piece of 1" thick steel plate set on 1/2" plywood for the last bit.
That's about it. I have to say, I was truly inspired by Steevo's bench, the 1950's Craftsman Retro Garage and, of course, the 12-guage garage and all the rest of content on Garage Journal. Thanks.
-Jacob
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bhays
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jeffmoss26
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Jacob, thanks for sharing all of those pics!
1/2 Cup
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As above, thanks for sharing Jacob. Very nicely detailed.
56vette461
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Jacob, that is a great build thread on your boxes, floor and the renovations of classic accessories.
What I have enjoyed most about GJ threads is the ingenious use of materials and "Stuff" our fellow garage junkies find, acquire and use to make a garage or work space individualized. You my man have captured the imagination. Thanks for sharing.
What I have enjoyed most about GJ threads is the ingenious use of materials and "Stuff" our fellow garage junkies find, acquire and use to make a garage or work space individualized. You my man have captured the imagination. Thanks for sharing.
WarrenJ
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Looking good. Nice job on the work bench and cabinets.
Cudajas
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oh oh, I can play now!!
I finished this up this week.
I used these plans, but shrunk it down to fit my 10 x 20.
http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/simple-workbench-plans/view-all
It is 2 x 4 with 3/4 ply wood top on the shelf and a doubled up 3/4 ply work surface.
Should work great in my little garage.
Jason
I finished this up this week.
I used these plans, but shrunk it down to fit my 10 x 20.
http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/simple-workbench-plans/view-all
It is 2 x 4 with 3/4 ply wood top on the shelf and a doubled up 3/4 ply work surface.
Should work great in my little garage.
Jason
G20-Budo
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Jeepsrbetter, very cool bench idea and execution. You've got plenty of tool space and work space AND it looks GREAT. Thank you for sharing.
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Jeepsrbetter That looks awesome. I'm drooling to get my garage set up like that. Nice job!
jsharpphoto
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Two craftsman ball bearing chests supporting a 2.5 inch thick MDF top. I replaced all the casters with 360 degree ones so you can actually move it around. What you can barely see in the photo is the lower shelf spanning the gap, which holds my 50 foot air hose reel.
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JakeKohl
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Finally have doors on mine! Final coat of poly setup overnight and hung them this morning. I didn't go crazy with the finish work...the outside got two coats of poly with sanding inbetween but the inside only got one...it is going in a workshop afterall. ;-) Drawers are next but it will be a while before I can get started on that.
vwracer
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Nice job jeeps. I really like that floor. How much was the cost per square foot if you don't mind my asking?
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I have the Harbor Freight bench. Once you bolt it to the wall with snap toggles it's pretty decent! Gonna replace the drawer slides with ball bearings and weld in some flat stock for bracing in some weak spots.
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wrench409
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I'm in the process of rebuilding my workbench. It's a solid wood core door I'll be using for the bench.
I'd like input here on how to handle the edges.
I'd like to put an aluminum edge strip all around it for protection.
Anyone do such a thing?
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I'd like input here on how to handle the edges.
I'd like to put an aluminum edge strip all around it for protection.
Anyone do such a thing?
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View media item 37173way over built it has 2 4x4s per corner.
akdiesel
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I would go flush and seems to be a simple process with a router bit. It will drive you crazy working on the surface with an exposed edge thats not flush.
coyotejake
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Make it flush. The raised edges will forever irritate you, especially when you catch things on them and pull them up.
56vette461
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rt dak
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Refinishing my grandfather's bench. Upgraded the front legs to 4x4s with galvanized post bases. The originals were 2x4s that were rotting on the bottom after being in contact with the concrete for 50 years. Drilled holes on the right side to mount my Columbian No. 4 and i'm currently restoring the big Parker that my grandfather had mounted on the left side. Sanded the top down starting with 60 grit and finishing with 220. I'm going to put danish oil on it when it gets a little warmer.
Radio Ron w4ron
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Refinishing my grandfather's bench. Upgraded the front legs to 4x4s with galvanized post bases. The originals were 2x4s that were rotting on the bottom after being in contact with the concrete for 50 years. Drilled holes on the right side to mount my Columbian No. 4 and i'm currently restoring the big Parker that my grandfather had mounted on the left side. Sanded the top down starting with 60 grit and finishing with 220. I'm going to put danish oil on it when it gets a little warmer.
I would have loved to see it before you sanded all the patina off of it.
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rt dak
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Only picture I have. This is when I only had the front board sanded, the back 2 still untouched. It still has plenty of character, especially the front board. I think the oil is really going to make it pop nice.
It will have patina again. That is the wonderful thing about patina.
Snaperoo
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Constructed from 4X4 posts built in toolbox and parts cleaner. White Masonite surface over 2X6 planks. 5" Wilton vise.
Snaperoo
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Another view. All toolboxes are Snap On.
Finally built my workbench.
Used the craftsman 8' workbench frame.
Got it for 150 from seats outlet.com plus coupon
Could have built it a la 2x4's but wanted a metal frame so I don't have to worry about hosing off area or water on the floor. And I'm no welder
Top is 3/4 plywood + 3/4 maple plywood from HD
30" deep
7" overhang
Screwed from bottom up so possible to replace maple top plywood
Back splash was placed between plywood sheets cuz it was so low when attached to bottom slab of plywood
Future...
Plan to trim around the edges with rounded trim
Should I attach the moulding 1/8 proud and place a sheet of hardboard. The maple looks good but wonder how it will wear with time (plan to do home projects and some car work on it)
Should I place a HF 44" toolbox under bench? It will fit without casters. Or leave toolbox as a rolling cart.
And wanna get a barstool height stool with wheels
Also wanna secure the bench to the floor or wall
Advice? Thoughts?
Hmmmmmm
Used the craftsman 8' workbench frame.
Got it for 150 from seats outlet.com plus coupon
Could have built it a la 2x4's but wanted a metal frame so I don't have to worry about hosing off area or water on the floor. And I'm no welder
Top is 3/4 plywood + 3/4 maple plywood from HD
30" deep
7" overhang
Screwed from bottom up so possible to replace maple top plywood
Back splash was placed between plywood sheets cuz it was so low when attached to bottom slab of plywood
Future...
Plan to trim around the edges with rounded trim
Should I attach the moulding 1/8 proud and place a sheet of hardboard. The maple looks good but wonder how it will wear with time (plan to do home projects and some car work on it)
Should I place a HF 44" toolbox under bench? It will fit without casters. Or leave toolbox as a rolling cart.
And wanna get a barstool height stool with wheels
Also wanna secure the bench to the floor or wall
Advice? Thoughts?
Hmmmmmm
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TheClaw
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Looks good 82SC. I like the cart underneath idea.
Does the screen name have anything to do with a Porsche 82 911 SC?
Jeff
Does the screen name have anything to do with a Porsche 82 911 SC?
Jeff
Oh and while searching for a suitable chair I came across
Bench pro. Some have laminate tops
On amazon with prime (free shipping) can have a metal work bench and top for 200-ish
I know there are cheaper options and DIY but just another option to consider.
Mj
Bench pro. Some have laminate tops
On amazon with prime (free shipping) can have a metal work bench and top for 200-ish
I know there are cheaper options and DIY but just another option to consider.
Mj
Taylor20
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First post, finally able to build my work bench for the new house. Already cluttered, will organize over the next few days. Thanks to this site for a lot of ideas that I will be adding down the road.
Frame work done
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Cluttered already
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How many different ways do you need to open a bottle
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And the wall it was going to go on. Decided to allow myself as much as possible to work on my rig, and give the wife plenty of room for when she parks inside.
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Frame work done
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Cluttered already
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Untitled by danieltaylor2, on Flickr
How many different ways do you need to open a bottle
Untitled by danieltaylor2, on Flickr
And the wall it was going to go on. Decided to allow myself as much as possible to work on my rig, and give the wife plenty of room for when she parks inside.
Untitled by danieltaylor2, on Flickr
akdiesel
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Taylor20
You've got your bench working already. Great job. If I may give some advice for your top shelf. If you use your bench for heavy items or wrench on the vice your spray bottles will have a tendency to fall off unless you put some type of guard.
You've got your bench working already. Great job. If I may give some advice for your top shelf. If you use your bench for heavy items or wrench on the vice your spray bottles will have a tendency to fall off unless you put some type of guard.
djjsr
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Taylor, nice garage! But I think you need some wall cabinets. It'll help to keep your workbench clear to actually be used as a workbench and not just a big shelf to put stuff on.
Can't say I've ever seen copper sewage lines before. Is this a Northeastern thing?
bareass172
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I really dig seeing all the great ideas and seeing things I can incorporate into my own space. My primary bench now is re-purposed kitchen cabinets. I did a quick rebuild on the old cabinets, mostly just reinforcing corners with glue/blocks/brad nails and reinforcing the bottoms to hold heavy stuff. A quick scuff of the old finish, reshoot with dark paint to hide dirt, and cheap wire handles to replace the outdated hardware. I built the counter-top out of 2x4's glued/biscuit joined/Kreg screwed together and wrapped with 1x2 for an edge band. I've used this design before, it's sturdy and CHEAP. Finished the top with some old leftover stain/poly. Added the pegboard at the end and some DIY LED undercabinet lights make great task lights.
The smaller roll-around bench is something I slapped together out of necessity before I had the old kitchen cabinets. I actually built it to have something sturdy enough to hold my old vise. The wood came from an old bunk bed I built in college, the top is an old solid core door that I used to have on metal legs for a bench, but those legs weren't solid enough to hold something like a vise without moving around. When I moved into my new place I had no good bench so I built it. It's on casters so if I want to do any heavy grinding/buffing I can roll it outside and make my mess there.
I've been thinking a lot lately about moving my drill press and bench sander onto my rollaround for the same reason - make the mess outside if I need to. This would also give me the entire other benchtop to do work in an environment that would normally stay cleaner. Right now, I'm kinda making a mess in 2 places so if I need clean space I have to make it.
Thanks for all the ideas, I hope to incorporate some into my stuff.
The smaller roll-around bench is something I slapped together out of necessity before I had the old kitchen cabinets. I actually built it to have something sturdy enough to hold my old vise. The wood came from an old bunk bed I built in college, the top is an old solid core door that I used to have on metal legs for a bench, but those legs weren't solid enough to hold something like a vise without moving around. When I moved into my new place I had no good bench so I built it. It's on casters so if I want to do any heavy grinding/buffing I can roll it outside and make my mess there.
I've been thinking a lot lately about moving my drill press and bench sander onto my rollaround for the same reason - make the mess outside if I need to. This would also give me the entire other benchtop to do work in an environment that would normally stay cleaner. Right now, I'm kinda making a mess in 2 places so if I need clean space I have to make it.
Thanks for all the ideas, I hope to incorporate some into my stuff.
