Workbench with integrated parts washer?

[sharp21]

I'm starting to run out of room so am considering a new bench build, to replace one of my existing wooden benches.

I restore bicycles and a parts washer would really help. I thought about incorporating one into the worktop, with a cover for when not in use.

Anyone done something like this? Looking for examples.

 

[LeonardY]

It's not what your looking for but it's essentially a sink cutting board. Do a search for sink cutting boards. There will be a good number of examples. You can adapt the idea for you8r parts washer.

 

[alcorelli]

Perhaps a commercial stainless steel sink/ countertop/ drainboard with a removable wood top for when not degreasing?
Try a restaurant supply place that deals with used (repossessed) equipment.

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[Boilerhouse]

I am sort of in a similar position. The pump on my parts washer died, and the replacement pump requires much greater depth of liquid to properly operate. So...I will be building a new cabinet. There will be a dedicated 20L pail for the pump and solution to sit in. The sink will either be the old parts washer which will sit on top of the cabinet, or a kitchen sink bought from the Restore which will sit in the cabinet. Pro's with the "on top" method are more storage space within the cabinet for other stuff and the old parts washer has its own lid with fusible link. Pro's with "built in" are cleaner look.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The parts washer below is from Harbor Freight, but there are a bunch of other parts washers available that all look pretty much the same (and probably all come out of the same factory.) I'd think you could just remove the legs, and inset it into a counter top much like you'd install a kitchen sink. The power switch would have to be relocated but that would be easy enough.

 

[geneg]

Sounds like it could work well. I think I'd add a sheet of stainless to the top of the lid to stiffen it up & inset the lip of the tank down into the counter so that the stainless is flush with the rest of the counter. You'll have a crack on 3 sides and a larger gap across the back for hinge clearance. Another benefit is having flat surfaces around your parts washer to save steps.

 

[gnpenning]

Keep in mind that the metal lid is in case of fire. Many quality commercial type parts cleaners use a fuse able link to drop the lid in the event of a fire.

Wood over the top of a steel lid is ok but not a good replacement.

 

[ZRX61]

The parts washer below is from Harbor Freight, but there are a bunch of other parts washers available that all look pretty much the same (and probably all come out of the same factory.) I'd think you could just remove the legs, and inset it into a counter top much like you'd install a kitchen sink. The power switch would have to be relocated but that would be easy enough.

And swap out the drain plug in the bottom for a pipe ****** & ball valve.