Garage workbenches

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BMR179 10/27/2017 12:01pm
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NATEP231 wrote:
I'm going to need to see the rest of the 100 build
You got it! Tried to do go classic David Bailey on the colors









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sleeve1 10/27/2017 3:18pm
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Here's my set up

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yak651 10/27/2017 6:48pm
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I used Craigslist to get these lowers from a school library and the small upper was from my moms kitchen that I painted, works pretty good, need to clean my mess from summer...






Also bought the red craftsman lower and part of the black upper off craigslist for under $50 with some miscellaneous tools...drill press was from a guy I work with that wanted it out of his garage for $20, large vise was at an auction for $10

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ob 10/27/2017 7:07pm
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Great thread, love this stuff.
eric513anderson 10/27/2017 7:36pm
10/27/2017 7:36pm
Slowly working on getting my garage setup. Eventually will have it all insulated & dry walled. Going to build a new work bench also. But this works for now

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SURFGLOBE 10/30/2017 7:23am
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I have a buddy whose family owns a cabinet business and they have jobs where they are told to take all the old stuff to the curb all the time. Call a place in your area and inquire, see what they say and if they'll give you a heads up or sell you something they have taken out cheap. Or as others have suggested the materials section of CL. I'm about to start my setup as well and am looking for design direction.
smoothies862 10/30/2017 12:06pm
10/30/2017 12:06pm Edited Date/Time 10/30/2017 12:08pm
+1 I'm in. love builds bikes or shops.
I am doing a shed 1st. then garage. all yard tools etc. out!
I have changed my mind on the shed 10 times. garage will be worse. I keep seeing great ideas.
anyone hide their air compressors? I'm thinking outdoor cabinet maybe?
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Zycki11 10/30/2017 12:34pm
10/30/2017 12:34pm
What is the best mock build website for garages?
Sheriff245 10/30/2017 12:55pm
10/30/2017 12:55pm
Zycki11 wrote:
What is the best mock build website for garages?
Sketchup. Free program, easy to use.
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Zycki11 10/30/2017 1:00pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
What is the best mock build website for garages?
Sheriff245 wrote:
Sketchup. Free program, easy to use.
thanks
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newmann 10/30/2017 1:05pm
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smoothies862 wrote:
+1 I'm in. love builds bikes or shops. I am doing a shed 1st. then garage. all yard tools etc. out! I have changed my mind...
+1 I'm in. love builds bikes or shops.
I am doing a shed 1st. then garage. all yard tools etc. out!
I have changed my mind on the shed 10 times. garage will be worse. I keep seeing great ideas.
anyone hide their air compressors? I'm thinking outdoor cabinet maybe?
I gave enough consideration to doing that for my air compressor at home that I ran a line of copper tubing under the driveway behind my garage along with a piece of conduit. Years later I finally bought a big compressor and now not sure that I want to put it out there. Decisions, decisions....
Toneconsultant 10/30/2017 1:27pm
10/30/2017 1:27pm
BMR179 wrote:
I'm with Newmann, 3/4" plywood, 2x4's and 4x4's, 8ft x2ft. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/10/26/221962/s1200_087.jpg[/img] I also built a rolling cart with lockable casters [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/10/26/221963/s1200_086.jpg[/img]
I'm with Newmann, 3/4" plywood, 2x4's and 4x4's, 8ft x2ft.


I also built a rolling cart with lockable casters


NATEP231 wrote:
I'm going to need to see the rest of the 100 build
NATEP231,

Thanks for asking BMR179 about this build. I was scrolling through, saw that engine and frame and thought, "Wait a minute! I smell fun build!!!"

XR100 in a CR80 frame. Aaaaah. Beauty. Some people think it's a waste of time and will always be down on power. I think, "This is the same argument about 2 strokes." Yes. 2 smokes are wonderful too.
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ruskymx 10/30/2017 4:05pm
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Markopolo400 wrote:
I'm pondering these new age cabinets

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D2ZHOK8/ref=asc_df_B01D2ZHOK85236114/?tag=…
I was going to buy that set at first and then I came across the one with the two extra cabinets under the bench for $150 more. I couldn't find those two cabinets for $150 or less so I bought this one.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/NewAge-Products-Bold-3-156-in-W-x-77-in-H-Stee…

Back on page two, I posted a pic of mine. It took a while to put them all together, but it can be done by yourself. It would be much easier with help though!

I am in the process of getting under cabinet lights and figuring out what i want to do for the wall under the cabinets and above the bench. I want to do pegboard, but I'm not a fan of the stuff at Lowes/HD so I'm looking at other options. Currently debating about doing brushed aluminum, stainless steel or plastic from http://diamondlifegear.com/

The problem with their metal peg board are the dimensions of the 2'x4' sizes are actually 21.5" x 45.5". Plastic dimensions are exact 24"x48".

If anyone has suggestions for metal pegboard options, I'm all ears.

I like this look!



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edgo897 10/30/2017 6:00pm
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BMR179 wrote:
I'm with Newmann, 3/4" plywood, 2x4's and 4x4's, 8ft x2ft. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/10/26/221962/s1200_087.jpg[/img] I also built a rolling cart with lockable casters [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/10/26/221963/s1200_086.jpg[/img]
I'm with Newmann, 3/4" plywood, 2x4's and 4x4's, 8ft x2ft.


I also built a rolling cart with lockable casters


Yes, 8x2 ft and when the top gets beat up flop it to the clean side.

Ed
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endurox 10/30/2017 6:21pm
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Can never have too much counter space. Bigger projects hog up space. I spend a few hours figuring out a setup that works for me. For instance, the height of the work benchs for specific tasks. Enjoy your shop.





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boston_jorj 10/30/2017 7:22pm
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Nice situation you have there endurox.
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RBernardi85 10/30/2017 7:58pm
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As far as benches go, not the best, it's only 2'.5"x6'
But it does everything I need. I definitely want to get cabinets to clean it all up

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Isaish305 10/30/2017 10:06pm
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Here's the one me and my pops built!

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danman 10/31/2017 5:59am
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mxtech1 wrote:
Save your money. Scour Craigslist and local facebook "for sale" groups for kitchen cabinets. You can get them dirt cheap (sometimes free if you offer your...
Save your money.

Scour Craigslist and local facebook "for sale" groups for kitchen cabinets. You can get them dirt cheap (sometimes free if you offer your labor to remove them before they are out) and you get so much storage space for your $$$.

Shop your local Menard's Lowes, HD, etc., for clearance laminate counter top.I like laminate because it's cheap, pretty durable, and easy to replace 5-10 years down the road when it starts getting dinged up. Melamine sheet also works really good and you can gain about 2" of usable space by not having a backslash.

I like pegboard between the base and upper cabinets for the tools that get used on the regular.

My favorite workbenches are my ones built on top of base cabinets. It is just so handy to have those big storage compartments underneath. I threw a nice coat of paint on mine and added some SS hardware. They look sharp.

For $600, if you are thrifty, you could probably fit your whole garage with used cabinets and laminate counter tops vs maybe one nice ~36 to 60" tool chest workstation. You will always want more counter and storage space than you think you can need.

If this is your first time being a home owner, I am just worried that you are going to be surprised with all of the little financial gremlins that consistently pop up.
I agree with scouring for cabinets. I have a bunch of those from a Veterinarian building that sold to a Dentist, who tore everything out. Got them for free, so that was the best.
For the work surface, go find an elevator repairman and ask him if they have any old doors lying around you could have/buy. My neighbor is one and he gave me 4 doors! All stainless and smooth for the most part. They work great!
Another good option would be to find some solid wood doors from a business. You could cut them up to size and cover them. My workplace had an auction, so I purchased 12 fire rated doors that ranged from 40"-48" wide for $110. I sold all but 3 of them. I haven't used them yet, but we are planning on moving next year, so I have them in my hip pocket for use in the new place.

Good luck and it's very nice to see a young person trying to get ahead. My son, who is oversees right now as part of the National Guard, wants to come home and purchase a house. The problem is that he doesn't have a full-time job, so no bank will give him a loan. He is VERY ambitious, so I'm sure he'll figure out a way.
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bigmaico 10/31/2017 7:35am
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Just a quick suggestion for those of us with wooden work benches!

You can top them with stick on floor tiles of you can buy a couple of cans of spray on rubber for garden tools!

The vinyl top is easy to clean & replace!
motomad724 10/31/2017 10:10am
10/31/2017 10:10am
First congrats to you OP, and it's already been said but WOW this thread is awesome!
My house came with a workbench made with an old solid wooden door atop kitchen cabinets, but reading this the additional possibilities are endless. Thanks everyone for the great read and new ideas
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lumpy790 10/31/2017 7:34pm
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I made my bench with 2x4s and 2x10's side by side for the top
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jaredkeller96 11/4/2017 9:57pm
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Sheriff245 wrote:
The build process is a lot of fun. Take a look at the forums on Garage Journal, you'll get lots of cool ideas. A few photos...
The build process is a lot of fun. Take a look at the forums on Garage Journal, you'll get lots of cool ideas. A few photos of my kitchen workbench and the rest of my garage. It is still a work in progress after 4 years, as there are always new ideas coming up.

Ground Floor















Basement/warehouse/suspension shop





Sketchup model before project









pmshortt2 wrote:
Holy shit man. That is a beautiful setup and beautiful bike to go along with it. Im pretty sold on the IKEA setup thing, but would...
Holy shit man. That is a beautiful setup and beautiful bike to go along with it. Im pretty sold on the IKEA setup thing, but would not mind building something cool to go along with it.
what program is that ?? google sketchup?
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kevkx125 11/5/2017 8:36am
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My workbenches







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nch209 11/5/2017 6:43pm
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Here is mine. Bench is 10' dead tree carcus, 30" deep top with 18" deep lower shelf covered with 1/4 steel. Lots of electrical outlets, plumbed in air, pegboard to go to tools and parts. 6' triple bank box with top and hutch for tool storage and left of that is mandatory beverage cooler. Lots of good ideas in this thread, good luck.

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Heavyrider 11/7/2017 8:19pm
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I went with two sets of New Age cabinets. Also hung the units on reinforced slatwall.








fullfloater 11/8/2017 1:22am
11/8/2017 1:22am
That's awesome heavyrider. Space!

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