So I have wanted to build a work bench since I was old enough to mess up my dad's tools on his. For the last 12 years, my house was not large enough to accommodate an area befitting a work bench. But that has changed with my new house. So after much thought, toiling, perusing, and over thinking, I committed to a design and acted.
I am happy to note that a fair amount of the wood on this bench was "saved" from the trash heap. There were some pieces of 2x4 that were heading for the dumpster. I retrieved them, ripped and cross cut to desired dimensions. I looked for salvaged slab doors with no luck, so I purchased one from Home Depot for $46.
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very solid although the design allows for some small flex on the ends. BUT, this was not built to be a wood working bench specifically. I will start salvaging 2x4's for that next.
The top is a hard wood slab door 80"x30"x1.75". I still plan to cover it with a sheet of .125" hardwood and trim the edge with Maple. |
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| This here is my new Dewalt Miter saw. A miter stand is next on the list. I have a few plans I am considering. I am trying to decide if I should design my own or build off plans (as I did here). |
Jealous! I was in the same position as you, no room to really get anything done and so many projects were abandoned or postponed, but no more! Especially after I steal your idea and put this bad boy together. I tripped a cross a storage ideas mag where they took a metal shelf and added some touches that gave it 100% more efficient like peg board on the side, retracting doors, etc, it was very cool. Ill see if they have it online and send you the link, if not I can scan/email. My Home Depot is always marking down doors/windows Im going to pass by and see if I can snag one.
ReplyDeleteHey Steve, if you decide you want to build one like this, let me know and I can scan and email you the plans.
DeleteAs soon as I find the door Ill let u know, thanks
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