What your workstation looks like?

[sundevil67]

I don't think I'm going to find a workbench with a tabletop able to accommodate my 1/5 Kraton, fit in my office on the 2nd floor, and not take up the whole room. I think it might be time to switch to 1/8 anyhow. Driving the Kraton is a blast, but getting it someplace where I can... not so much.

[hugger19]

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Well, the nest is empty so I got my barn back after 3 months of storing dorm sh!+. I keep the good stuff inside.

[limestang]

i have been busy since April designing, getting quotes, and overseeing the install of my workshop expansion. The original building was 14 x 30. The addition doubles it. I had to change out the breaker panel so it would have enough power for tools and HVAC. Driveway was expanded to accommodate extra parking and use of the garage. The location happened to be where no fewer than 5 sprinkler lines ran, so all of these had to be rerouted. For a while I thought the bills would never stop, but last week all was complete. What a difference, I’m super pleased with how it ended up.

- limestang

[Incredible_Serious]

i have been busy since April designing, getting quotes, and overseeing the install of my workshop expansion. The original building was 14 x 30. The addition doubles it. I had to change out the breaker panel so it would have enough power for tools and HVAC. Driveway was expanded to accommodate extra parking and use of the garage. The location happened to be where no fewer than 5 sprinkler lines ran, so all of these had to be rerouted. For a while I thought the bills would never stop, but last week all was complete. What a difference, I’m super pleased with how it ended up.

- limestang

Nice work mate.... when can I move in?

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Does anyone have this by chance? I've been eyeballing it for a while. I need a new one but I'm too cheap to buy one. This is the cheapest I've seen this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench-with-light-58695.html?event_id=183269&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12192887200&campaignid=12192887200&utm_content=165367788947&adsetid=165367788947&product=58695&store=3530&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilykgKGnyXkWYchglAmu1kWudMN0KuEjyIHiYc3YXGUsVIAELzGwSj_0aAiB_EALw_wcB

[coxbros1]

Does anyone have this by chance? I've been eyeballing it for a while. I need a new one but I'm too cheap to buy one. This is the cheapest I've seen this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench-with-light-58695.html?event_id=183269&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12192887200&campaignid=12192887200&utm_content=165367788947&adsetid=165367788947&product=58695&store=3530&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilykgKGnyXkWYchglAmu1kWudMN0KuEjyIHiYc3YXGUsVIAELzGwSj_0aAiB_EALw_wcB

Disregard the post, he ended up not having the balls

[juicedcoupe]

Does anyone have this by chance? I've been eyeballing it for a while. I need a new one but I'm too cheap to buy one. This is the cheapest I've seen this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench-with-light-58695.html?event_id=183269&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12192887200&campaignid=12192887200&utm_content=165367788947&adsetid=165367788947&product=58695&store=3530&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilykgKGnyXkWYchglAmu1kWudMN0KuEjyIHiYc3YXGUsVIAELzGwSj_0aAiB_EALw_wcB

Disregard the post, he ended up not having the balls

I considered it. Looking at it in person, it felt flimsy.

[sundevil67]

Does anyone have this by chance? I've been eyeballing it for a while. I need a new one but I'm too cheap to buy one. This is the cheapest I've seen this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench-with-light-58695.html?event_id=183269&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12192887200&campaignid=12192887200&utm_content=165367788947&adsetid=165367788947&product=58695&store=3530&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvpy5BhDTARIsAHSilykgKGnyXkWYchglAmu1kWudMN0KuEjyIHiYc3YXGUsVIAELzGwSj_0aAiB_EALw_wcB

Disregard the post, he ended up not having the balls

I considered it. Looking at it in person, it felt flimsy.

It is flimsy. I'm actually shocked mine hasn't come crashing down yet since the foot on one side is bent pretty good. It does the job I guess, but the fact that I can't move my chair all the way under it makes it uncomfortable to slouch over (like many workbenches) & I find myself standing & working too much. It's not bad for the price, and I've had it for years...

[GoMachV]

Just sturdy it up with a set of harbor freight jack stands, golden!

[jwscab]

Work benches are pricey unfortunately. Sometimes you can go the home stores in the area and find drop or reject countertops Formica or other wood based. They make great bench tops, or you can buy a sheet of 3/4" plywood and rip it into two sheets that you stack for a solid table top. A few 2x4s for legs and you are pretty well set. Bonus is you can fit the bench size and height to your particular location.

[JosephS]

Work benches are pricey unfortunately. Sometimes you can go the home stores in the area and find drop or reject countertops Formica or other wood based. They make great bench tops, or you can buy a sheet of 3/4" plywood and rip it into two sheets that you stack for a solid table top. A few 2x4s for legs and you are pretty well set. Bonus is you can fit the bench size and height to your particular location.

I've built all my benches that way. I make each custom for what I'll be working on. My last bench was a split level since I wanted a seated work area for close work and a raised one for larger pieces.
Countertop adds a nice finished look and is typically a temperature resistant for things like soldering. The back stop is nice since you can angle the top slightly back making small parts roll to the backstop instead of the floor.

Plywood is good for fabrication as gouges can just be sanded out or filled with putty. It can also be topped with hardboard if you want a smooth worksurface.
If you are building inside build the length on 16" so you can attach the bench to studs using lagbolts, Saves space on bracing and it won't walk when using powertools

[1911Colt]

This desk was left behind by the previous homeowner, probably because it weighs a ton. It works well enough. The best feature is a slide out tray above the drawers. It is the perfect place to put a manual, tools, a cheeseburger, a beer, whatever while I have my work spread out in front of me.

It has a metal manufacturer tag that says it was Made in USA by the General Fireproofing Co. It turns out it is ~80 years old and somewhat collectible. Hipsters pay about $1000 a pop for them (assuming they sell for the prices listed online).

[LurkingCAT]

Hipster or not...
The cars on that nice bench of yours are some nice kittens

[Incredible_Serious]

The best feature is a slide out tray above the drawers.

My main work desk has one of these as well.... it's a typewriter tray, from the advent of typewriters, when they were added to desks as an extra item, not getting in the way of the other written BS. You're right that it is perfect for manuals and the like .