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started working on this because I didn't want to be kneeling on the ground to cut up wood for another project. this one I set the saw on a fibreboard (?) barrel sweeping compound came in. need to put in lower beams, move the upper beam down to a more workable height and cut boards for the lower shelf. may cover the top ones with plywood OR if I can find a company that can cut and bend up a sheet of 4 by 8 "black" metal (heavier than galvanized metal we used for duct pieces), I'll put that on the top "workbench top" and use the plywood for the storage area. little bit at a time.

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scrimped on the "decking" for the lower level; used wire racking I had getting dusty. top will probably be covered in 3/4" plywood after the ramp making project is done.
 
Here is one of those "made at home" handy dandy, roller wheeled, shelved work benches. Same idea as yours.

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Put to good use, Tool Box, mess and all... handy.


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metal and welded, looks sturdier than what I've patched together. mainly wanted it to take any wood cutting outside. plus, there really is not any room to work inside :)
 
66Dartdriver said:
Yep you always need one more table/workspace. Especially one you can roll around. nice work.
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but like every flat surface, stuff is attracked to it. so the stationery "work bench" on the side of the garage and the back wall are covered with "stuff". hence the need for another one. trick is to get the project done before everything attaches itself to the new workspace.
 
After finishing the garage I was going to make a 16’ workbench. Then it went to 12’, then 10’, then 8’. In the meantime I’ve been using a 5’ rolling cart I made 35 years ago. I’m now thinking I don’t need any more workbench space. This makes me clean-up after myself.
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Guess how heavy a 4X8 all-wood workbench with a full lower shelf, gets to be?
Idk the answer, either. I inherited one about 8 weeks ago,
and have now graduated to a 3rd set of Four wheels,
this time 4" all steel, rated to 2800 pounds total. Now it rolls sweetly.
Nearly every job covers that table with this and that. Then after the job it takes me another day to put everything back .
In the beginning, I had thought of cutting it down, but after about a minute of looking around the shop, I said hell-no! I can make this work. I got 17feet between it and the car-door. Bringing a Honda Odyssey in for front brakes was a bit of a hoot, but we got her done!
 
BSB67 said:
After finishing the garage I was going to make a 16’ workbench. Then it went to 12’, then 10’, then 8’. In the meantime I’ve been using a 5’ rolling cart I made 35 years ago. I’m now thinking I don’t need any more workbench space. This makes me clean-up after myself.
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that looks like the cabinet my dad made back in the 50's! I put larger diameter casters on it like yours so it would roll on the crumbly garage floor. it's holding the metal lathe project at the moment. maybe a smaller bench would be a good idea...I already have two in the garage stacked with "stuff".
 
AJ/FormS said:
Guess how heavy a 4X8 all-wood workbench with a full lower shelf, gets to be?
Idk the answer, either. I inherited one about 8 weeks ago,
and have now graduated to a 3rd set of Four wheels,
this time 4" all steel, rated to 2800 pounds total. Now it rolls sweetly.
Nearly every job covers that table with this and that. Then after the job it takes me another day to put everything back .
In the beginning, I had thought of cutting it down, but after about a minute of looking around the shop, I said hell-no! I can make this work. I got 17feet between it and the car-door. Bringing a Honda Odyssey in for front brakes was a bit of a hoot, but we got her done!
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may be heavy, but it's sturdy. when I went back for a month of work for the company I retired from, they were throwing out crates. I asked for some of the casters. I think I ended up with all 28 of them and the bottom of the crate they were bolted to. not metal wheels and only rated to 500 lbs. each but should work for what I need. plus, they were free.
 
I miss the old school auctions. but honestly those are partly why I have so much "stuff".
But at the last one I went to (they're few and far between anymore) I brought home a 30x60 steel workbench with bottom shelf. I bought it to put outside behind the garage so I can work there when its nice out. regardless of how much room I don't have inside. and the air hose from my compressor reaches it just fine.
One of this summer's projects is to pour a small slab to set it on so it quits sinking in the mud.... eventually I will build a small "outhouse" next to this workbench to put my compressor into, also in the interest of making space inside the garage.
 
volaredon said:
I miss the old school auctions. but honestly those are partly why I have so much "stuff".
But at the last one I went to (they're few and far between anymore) I brought home a 30x60 steel workbench with bottom shelf. I bought it to put outside behind the garage so I can work there when its nice out. regardless of how much room I don't have inside. and the air hose from my compressor reaches it just fine.
One of this summer's projects is to pour a small slab to set it on so it quits sinking in the mud.... eventually I will build a small "outhouse" next to this workbench to put my compressor into, also in the interest of making space inside the garage.
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a co-worker built a shed for his air compressor. said it was much easier to work in the garage w/o the noise/added heat and cleared up more space. he also insulated the shed to quiet it down a bit. project sounds good!
never had school auctions, just picking out all the good stuff the kids and teachers threw away on a daily basis...or the warehouse when they closed.
 
I don't mean school auctions I thought I said "OLD school" like "the way things used to be...."
 
first project for new bench: cut up 2 by 10's for car ramps. everything cut and ends beveled. today, drilled pilot holes, "chamfered" drilled holes both sides of the board. one side to sink head of screws in and the other side to get rid of the "drill through" splinters. ALMOST finished one...ran outta screws. they were free from when I took the cats condo's apart. Thanks Nyhm! I think I'll put two 2 by 4 "blocks against the upright to help strengthen the stop and another beveled bump on the top board so I know it's almost time to stop. didn't realize how heavy these little puppies are! 6'9" long standing up, gotta clear a "home" for them when not in use.

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Hope your stop works better than mine did. I built a 3 level pair many years ago, with leftover deck lumber. Still have them. But the end stop broke off a long time ago. Fortunately I never drove anything off the end, but I had tires parked way too close to the end. Now I use my 2 post lift. I use the ramps to ease the transition for loading my lawn tractor on my utility trailer.
 
Chuter said:
Hope your stop works better than mine did. I built a 3 level pair many years ago, with leftover deck lumber. Still have them. But the end stop broke off a long time ago. Fortunately I never drove anything off the end, but I had tires parked way too close to the end. Now I use my 2 post lift. I use the ramps to ease the transition for loading my lawn tractor on my utility trailer.
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there are screws up from the bottom board and each "level" has at least two screws into the backstop. it's not perfect, but if I pay attention, I shouldn't drive off the end or collide with the upright board. that's why I left it two foot long instead of the original one foot I had planned. we'll try it out tomorrow if it's not raining.
 
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