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Feb 14, 2008 | 01:38 AM

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Home built work bench

Post pictures of your home built work benches.

Wanting to build one out of 2X4's with a storage area underneath thats open.

Feb 14, 2008 | 06:34 AM

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I am going to be building one that folds up to the wall, and doesn't take up a lot of space. It will be a big work bench that won't take up a lot of room, and it makes me put away my tools after use.

By doing this I am able to have space for the riding lawn mower inside the garage.

Feb 14, 2008 | 01:04 PM

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I was planning on building a bend that folds up to the wall too. It will be a while before I get it done though, I'm closing on the new house tomorrow. Post pics when you get done.

Feb 15, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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I just bought a whole bunch of 2" square tubing that I'm going to be cutting and welding together for a workbench. Should last me a lifetime.

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:50 PM

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!.25 " thick 4' x 8' 1.25 " thick steel top, with 8" I beam legs, welded the height adjusters on after the pic... Nothing like a strong workbench you can jump on the corner, and it doesnt budge. 1896 lbs when finished.

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:57 PM

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Feb 15, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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At least its not heavy

Im thinking of building one similiar to yours. I know what you mean about a sturdy work bench. Nice job. Hope you have alot of friends or a forklift.

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Feb 16, 2008 | 07:59 AM

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At least its not heavy

Im thinking of building one similiar to yours. I know what you mean about a sturdy work bench. Nice job. Hope you have alot of friends or a forklift.

I have a crane on the back of my pickup for just these things, so, I flipped it, and welded 1000lb 6 inch casters on it, so I could roll it around the shop, and then twist the adjusters to take the weight off the wheels, and level the table.

It's about the most usefull thing I have ever made... Now im working on a 32' gooseneck two car hauler....

Feb 19, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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If you look I have three 2x4 braces at a 45 degree angle that support the 5 2x8s that are bolted down. This leaves plenty of space to collect crap underneath as well as park my John Deere under it as well in between the two cars.

Feb 19, 2008 | 03:25 PM

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As you can see, I still don't have tops for the bench, so everything is strategically set on the 2x4s..haha I'll finish it one day. It will also have shelves under neath, and I left an open spot for stools to sit near the bench. It is 12' long on the long side, 8 on the other.

I can still easily fit my Camaro and another car in the garage.(but in the pics the Z28 is more towards the center)

Feb 22, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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This pic is from 04. I have a ton more tools now including a vise attached to my bench.

Feb 25, 2008 | 01:47 PM

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i applaud you sir, made me laugh.

Mar 1, 2008 | 05:07 AM

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Am i the only one working outta the back yard with lean 2's and cardboard in the mud as creepers?

Mar 1, 2008 | 10:59 AM

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1/8" plate steel and two pieces of 1/2" mdf stacked, one sheet cut in half

Mar 1, 2008 | 11:35 AM

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I used 2x6's and 3/4 inch plywood. Works great been up for 8 years now.

Mar 1, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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Got the keys to the house and need to do some measuring. Before I build it I need to account for another car being in there in a few years.......

Mar 14, 2008 | 09:59 PM

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Any more pics? I want to build a small bench to fit a grinder and vice and still have a little working space. I can't fit much in my shortened 1-car garage.