Fisherman's Workbench

[BigFish]

I built the top and bottom framework of my benches first! Then I attach them to the wall getting them level and then I add the legs to support the outer frame work! I find it makes for a strong and stable work bench! Just my own way of doing things!

I will try to post some pics later if possible.

[GattaFish]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I built the top and bottom framework of my benches first! Then I attach them to the wall getting them level and then I add the legs to support the outer frame work! I find it makes for a strong and stable work bench! Just my own way of doing things!

I will try to post some pics later if possible.

This is exactly how I built my workbench... Cheap 2x4s, screws, black paint and MDF top with 3 coats of urethane... Rock solid....

There is no question I will never build drawers either.. These tool boxes have been fantastic.. Just make sure you screw them to the shelf then you can have all the drawes open at once with no worrries...

[Swimmer]

I am building, this week I promise, a 2' x 2' by 4' tall rolling bench/table/pile everything here work area. Need something that I can use to place all the chit that is on the radial arm saw, table saw, and drill press. All small, even tiny stuff, that you need for just above every plug making move you make. I saw one in a magazine and the bell went on. I have some 3/4" plywood cut to size allready, including the wheels. I just have to pick up a few 2" x 4"'s. I m going to have a couple of side shelves that I will drill out for screw drivers, pliers of all types, and ofther small chit. It will have a second shelf that the drill will hang out on along with a couple of other hand tolls of the same size.

It may get done today, yup.

[BigFish]

PS- I used 2 by 4's for the legs....more than sturdy enough! 4 by 4's are over kill! 3/4" on the bench top and 3/8" on the storage shelf below is all you need! I have a 125 pound bench top drill press on top and its more than sturdy enough and it keeps costs down!

[BigFish]

I also have a nice vintage piece of maple butcher block about 30" by 5 feet long and I think I am going to make a table out of it and use black iron pipe for the frame work!!! The maple weighs about 300 pounds!!!

[chefchris401]

Bob heres my set up, basic but gets the job done, its not a true work area, as its the spare room for storage and computer desk and anything random, but it works.

Rod bench is 36" high x 24" deep and 12' long, I have my power wrapper and extension on it now, I just clamp the wrapper to the table when I know Ill be doing a lot of work on it. easy to push against the wall when not in use.

8ft sheet of pegboard for rods and tools, plugs, random stuff, needs to be organized more and stuff needs to be put away. pegboard is cheap, its the hangers that cost $$$, buy more than you need as they get used up quick, I also picked up some tool holders that fit the peg board for scissors, pliers, etc.

Other work table is 36" high x 24" deep x 7' long, I used the end piece of the ply wood to make a lip on each side, this is my plug building area, i havent mounted the drill press and table saw in place yet, as Im still playing around with the layout, small shop vac mounted on the wall from lowes, power strip under it with everything plugged in, easy to kill power to everything that way. All fishing related bins under the table.

i used 2x4s for the leg, cheap and easy to get, and 3/4" cabinet grade plywood for the top, its level and smooth finish. plywood was the biggest cost, think it was $37

I put one 2x4 parallel on the wall first, then put the plywood to top of that and added legs, I also added braces since i took these pics to stop the legs from getting moved while moving bins or working. tables are sturdy and don't flex.

Check the cut off bin at the supply places, I got most of my legs in there for 51 cents each and just cut em to size.

I went with 36" cause you can sit or stand at that height where if you build the tables at 30" (standard desk height) you will have to sit or be really bent over while working on it.

good luck on your project

[WESTPORTMAFIA]

Originally Posted by GattaFish

This is exactly how I built my workbench... Cheap 2x4s, screws, black paint and MDF top with 3 coats of urethane... Rock solid....

There is no question I will never build drawers either.. These tool boxes have been fantastic.. Just make sure you screw them to the shelf then you can have all the drawes open at once with no worrries...

How many hours did you spend cleaning before taking this pic?
Nice work!

[GattaFish]

Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA

How many hours did you spend cleaning before taking this pic?
Nice work!

Actually that was just as I was finishing up the shop. It hasn't been that clean since... Almost 4 years ago
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

[Piscator]

As for a workbench, mine looks good but it sucks for sitting down and working. It’s basically a concrete block slab. Ideally I wish I had a nice wood one that was more functional and had space underneath. When we bought our house there was a second basement from an addition that was not being used and I transformed it into a fishing/boat storage room. I typically use the wood work bench in my garage instead.

Here are some before & during pics of the room.

[Piscator]

Here are a few pics of the room after..................I did just have a few days off over the holidays and “straightened up a bit” before I took these .

[justplugit]

Ya John, ya gotta simplify, I had to rip out my 40 yr old 12ft bench, made with
a bolted 4x4 frame when we did the french drains.Took me a day to take it out
and to the dump.
That little HB bench holds my drill press and just enuff room to work. Stays
neater too, large flat surfaces draw stuff like a magnet.

Nice job Piscator, gotta luv that fireplace in the corner.

[N.ShoreFisher]

wow, hell of a set up!

[niko]

Originally Posted by Piscator

Here are a few pics of the room after..................I did just have a few days off over the holidays and “straightened up a bit” before I took these .

it's like a fishing bunker