Modular Workbench

[m4ff3w]

I found this on the FamilyHandyman website that BetterDays and Jay H posted.




It says the BOM is ~$300, including the built in accessories and overhead cabinets.

 

[BetterDays]

Before you build that, wait for this month's issue.

Much better bench, mobile table saw bench, mobile miter saw bench, how to make cabinets, etc.

 

[ellsworb]

I actually built my old workbench and home based on those plans . . What I did differently: I doubled up 2X4's for the legs, Used a 3/4" Finished Plywood that happened to be on sale that week for the top, and trimmed the rim of the whole bench with alluminum flashing. Other than that, i recessed the middle for my miter box, and made that swing out table for my portable table saw. This had to have been the most organized and efficient bench I have ever used. With it all "packed up" i still had room for my Dodge Ram 1500 in a 1 car garage!!! Only took me 2 days to build. . good fun!

 

[m4ff3w]

ellsworb, what did it end up costing you?

 

[BetterDays]

In this month's edition, they built a workbench that used triangle shaped supports from 3/4" plywood instead of the standard 2X4 corners.

Basically, it was a 2X4 along the wall for support (along with the standard 2x4 top) and then the angle braces to assist in being able to sweep around the bench. I actually like it better, but wonder which would be stronger.

 

[96MysticSVT]

I like the miter saw on its own lowered part of the bench. I did a similar thing to my bench, but since I do more automotive work than woodworking I made mine removeable so I could put a solid piece of bench top in its place. That way I can have a miter saw in the middle with 6' of bench on either side or a 14' continuous bench top. And if I need to cut something too long for my bench, the saw is removeable so it can go to the jobsite with me if I need it to.