Quick Garage Solution

[flyre17]

Gents,
Just tore out the old shelving/**** in the garage from my new home. Old boy has some shady electrical that I still need to have looked at. I'm deploying shortly and don't have the time to build shelves and a workbench myself. What would you recommend to get the shop in order in a hurry so it's ready to rock when I return? I'm looking at Gladiator or Edsal 77" shelving and possibly a Gladiator workbench to sit over my HF 44" tool chest to start. Appreciate any thoughts!

 

[padre1964]

My suggestion is to wait till you return prior to buying any shelving, bench, etc. Take your time away to think over how you want your garage to look. I have constantly changed my ideas how i want my garage laid out. If you rush into it, you may regret it later. Stay safe while deployed !

 

[flyre17]

Thanks, I appreciate what you're saying. However, I suffer from paralysis by analysis and this isn't my 'forever' home. I'd just like a space that can store the Christmas stuff as well as work on the truck/home projects. Thanks for the well-wishes!

 

[bad_idea]

I would suggest the metal shelves that click together for storage, the heavy duty ones, not the cheapies. For a workbench, build it yourself. Good way to hone skills and it will be EXACTLY what you want.

 

[IlliniBone]

Its super easy to build a sturdy work bench out of 2x4's with a couple 3/4" sheets of ply or MDF as a nice top. If you look on here or google it you will find plenty of good examples and tons of plans to follow. Just take a plan and customize it for yourself. I, for instance, built a work bench keeping in mind my hobbies of wood working and fly tying. Thanks for your service!