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First workbench (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Had to get my garage foundation worked on which required removing everything from the back wall - the workbench from 1970 that was attached to the wall didn't survive.

So I made my own! It's only 18" deep so it can fit between cars, I pull them out to work on both sides. I have found that it needs some sort of anchor though since it's so shallow.

I haven't drilled holes for some pop-up dogs or holdfasts yet but that and a finish of some sort of next. Any suggestions? Thanks for letting me show it off. I know it's simple but I'm happy with it.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That top looks nice and flat. Nice job. You could try adding a piece of plywood over the bottom stretchers and give yourself a storage shelf.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Yeah I just haven't decided if I wanted plywood or to plane down some pallet boards. More weight wouldn't hurt

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Looks solid. I like the idea of using the 2x4s on edge for the work surface.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very nice! What's next on the shop build list?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Good question! I made a table saw stand that is even with the bench this weekend now... I dunno. Probably a miter saw station that matches those.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How much lateral force would it take to have it fall over? It seems top heavy with a small base, and I wouldn't want kids or others to get smushed while playing while I am away.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You'd have to be trying to tip it. Or as I already found out, trying to plane on it. Luckily I don't have kids and the dog is too prissy to sit out in the heat lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Nice truck!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To anchor it, it might be enough to put a length of plywood on hinges so it folds flat to the floor. Standing on that will make it pretty solid. I'm thinking maybe a couple of feet wide so your are solidly on it no matter how you stand. Maybe some long bevels on the edges to reduce the tripping hazard.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That's a really good idea, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like the 2x4 table top. What was the build process for that?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Planed them all flat, glued them into two pieces, then planed those and glued them together as well. It is attached to the stand with pocket holes for easy removal.