Work bench depth?

[bcoke]

I always go with 24" double thick 3/4 ply glued together with a surround of 1 inch hard wood [red oak] the rear extends up and the front level for a 24+1 = 25 inch counter top..........I do not know how tall [will have to measure as it is too cold to run out now] but followed advice for kitchen countertops....stand straight up bend your elbow at 90 degrees and measure that distance to the floor that is the maximum height for comfort I build mine 1-2 inches shorter works great for me..............bobbycoke

 

[Tractorsellr]

All my work bench's are 30 inch's wide, made from solid core oak doors.

 

[driftpin]

24" depth & a 4" piece of metal screwed to the back of the 1-1/2" thick wood top, for a backsplash. I used a 3/16" piece of metal on top of a double thickness 2' X 8' x 3/4" bench top. Finished ht is close to 38". I have rolling cabinets underneath, 3 of them fit perfectly.

I use duplex outlets mounted above the work bench. I have both 120 & 240 volt. The 240 V is a single of course.

 

[CJM8515]

30 inches is a good number. Ive built all my benches to be that and 32 inches high

 

[ZipSnafu]

I made my bench out of 4"x10"x8' which came out right about 36". I really like the depth. But that being said, it is not up against a wall and I get to use both side of it.

 

[Sawdustmaker]

Mine are 25 1/2 - 1/2 sheet of 3/4 ply with a 2x4 on end at the back to keep the back-wall junk from falling behind the bench.

^^This, but my top is 1 sheet of 3/4" particle board, cut in half, glued and screwed, topped with left over maple flooring. 3/4" pine trim along sides and front (was out of maple). 8 ft long.