Need help on building a bench!

[Teddy.Scout]

I am currently starting a work work bench for saws.
I see corners and small sections of some benches in here, but was wondering if you guys could give me a a good picture to see and get some ideas!

Thanks guys for any help. [keep in mind it will be a dedicated small engine (chainsaw) bench.]

Oh ya, I am in the actual framing process now! Misses let me splurge on some some materials. 8' X 2' counter top and a pile of lumber to start!

Here is the counter top and will keep the progress coming.

 

[leeha]

My opinion only.
Wood benches are great for a handy man
or carpenters.
Steel benches are great for mechanics.
If you are going to build a bench from
wood at least put a steel top on it.


Lee

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Here is a pic of mine not a good shot of it but, its angle iron with plywood top and storage area most of the saws were out working. The square tubing on the left goes up to a light and has two plugin in it. It is on castors.


On another note the two 026 and long bar I took from another member here. (I forgot his name.)

 

[Brian13]

I went to Home Depot, and in the lumber section there was a kit for a bench. It was made of hurricane braces, real simple and straight forward assembly. You can adjust the plans to any size you want. Sturdy too could probably work on a 454 and not bother it.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

My opinion only.
Wood benches are great for a handy man
or carpenters.
Steel benches are great for mechanics.
If you are going to build a bench from
wood at least put a steel top on it.


Lee

Mine has metal on one end bolted down and on the other side two vices (spelling) to hold saws.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

My opinion only.
Wood benches are great for a handy man
or carpenters.
Steel benches are great for mechanics.
If you are going to build a bench from
wood at least put a steel top on it.


Lee

It is industrial formica top used for laboratories and such.
Same as a kitchen counter just a tad thicker.
It has always worked well on chainsaws at the neighbors and seen a couple others here with counter top benches. Plus it is staying in the garage and want it to look half way decent.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

I am going to have a back on it, that more then likely will be peg board.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

I am going to have a back on it, that more then likely will be peg board.

That sounds like a good idea.

One of these days I would like to go higher with mine and have storage for more saws overhead.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

Thanks Super!!!!!! HEIGHT!!

I am 5'10" so was thinking 34" to the work surface?

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Thanks Super!!!!!! HEIGHT!!

I am 5'10" so was thinking 34" to the work surface?

Mine is a tad low wish I had gone up a tad I need to measure it tomorrow.

 

[Brian13]

Its embarrassingly messy but this was made with the kit from Home Depot.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Its embarrassingly messy but this was made with the kit from Home Depot.

Mine is usually a mess also I had just cleaned it off before this pic. I like the peg board on the back.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

Its embarrassingly messy but this was made with the kit from Home Depot.

Thanks again!

Mine is a tad low wish I had gone up a tad I need to measure it tomorrow.

That is pretty much exactly what I plan on building! (will try kicking it up a notch, with shelves and lights ect.)The back will be shelves for the saws and chain as I plan on keeping it in the middle of one bay. The other is hers!!! LOL!!! THANKS BRIAN!! Repped!

 

[Brian13]

I almost wasnt going to put up the peg board up but I dont know what I would do without it. If I cant clear out enough space I want to build another.

 

[lesorubcheek]

We were looking around in Sears last weekend and they had a kinda nice stainless topped modular bench setup. Wasn't too impressed about the base, but that stainless top was nice. Top alone was over $200, so doubt I'll get one soon. Bench here at the house is a simple all pine construction including the top. Every time I use it I wish it had a metal top. The formica sounds like it may be a good cost-effective idea though. Thanks for the suggestion.

Dan

 

[pjwoolw]

Its embarrassingly messy but this was made with the kit from Home Depot.

Those look like Simpson ties. I think I have a few of those somewhere! Time to get to work!

 

[Brian13]

I like the shelves idea, and the lights have been on the to do list for along time. I like the counter top, I built mine before I started working on chainsaws, so I used cabinet grade plywood. The surface is still nice and smooth but there is a big black spot in the middle from all the oil and grease. And I know what you mean about your bay. It seems I keep losing space to baby stuff no longer in use. Good luck with the bench hope it turns out like you want it. Looks like you got some good ideas.

 

[caotropheus]

Teddy.Scout

There were already threads on ideas how to build working benches. As always, I suggest you built your working bench in metal.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=126876

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=124730

 

[Teddy.Scout]

Teddy.Scout

There were already threads on ideas how to build working benches. As always, I suggest you built your working bench in metal.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=126876

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=124730

I started the thread to get a bit more pics then the 5-8 I saw that were really geared to saws.
I went thru a couple hundred posts here. saw those threads.
heimannm(the one against the wall), cranes and ModifiedMarks benches are what I am really liking and shooting for.
I wanted 8' so the craftsman bench ( as lesorubcheek mentioned) was out.

I completely agree with the metal! But decided on the pre-made counter top type! Time will tell if I screwed up. If I end up want or regretting the decision, I can pop it off and install a sub bench and pop on a metal top. I don't plan on any heavy rebuilds(my saw mechanics are not there yet.). Just the reassembly and detailed cleaning of my trophies and shelf QUEENS!!!!!

Kinda hoping Brad shows a pic of his!
I want to be able to sit(work) in a organized place dedicated to my saws.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

As they say on TV "This is where the magic happens"
Just a old metal office desk, it weighs a couple hundred pounds, and best of all it was free.
Between, pegboard, the tool box, hanging lights, and desk I think this work space might have cost me 50$
The toolbox is my dad's old True Value Master mechanic brand that I completely re-did to to match my Craftsman box.