Harbor freight workbench or alternative

[MADMAX22]

30 minutes ago, KeithHideWorks said:

I have used expensive tables before and you can't build a table this good for even twice the cost.  

You can build a stronger table for the same cost, cheaper if you look around for lumber/wood on CL. 

[brmax]

I'd like to fix up a smaller one just for stamping this year, but knowing a bigger one is needed for throwing around pieces and parts is a must have. Weather one cuts on it or uses some mats atop it for task cutting comes in pretty handy, so I agree more room!

I guess if a person kept a workstation for stamping and some part left over for other small task, seems a pretty good idea. So if after awhile a stout table that's still able to be moved around was built. Then some replaceable top surface could be a benefit, say some contact cement or whathav ya applied and lay on another sacrificial top surface and Bam! get back to work.

I've thought about a 6' long and 5' wide lately as i really just need a tough top table. As there's already some table area for laying stuff but I have to keep them surfaces clear and no cut marks would be best.

Floyd

[Dwight]

I had somewhat the same dilemma, . . . went to Joann Fabric, . . . bought their big table top cutting mat (36 x 60) and put it down on my 3/4 inch plywood topped table with double sided carpet tape.  That was several years ago, . . . still holding up well.

Check with Google, . . . sometimes get a 50% off coupon, . . . mostly just 40%, . . . but they are like $60 apiece, . . . and with all the lines and measurements on them, . . . they are worth every penny, . . . at least to me it is.

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited January 19, 2017 by Dwight

[ContactCement]

My 2016 very simple yet very tough 2x4 workbench with a 3/4" plywood top was be made for $35- 40 add $12 more for another plywood project panel if you want to double the thickness of the plywood bench top. Screw the 2x4's for the top together first squaring it up. Next screw on the plywood top and flip it over. Next clamp the legs in place checking they are vertical and secure the legs. With it upside down use 3/4" thick smaller plywood panels screwed to the legs on the ends of the bench this remove most if not all wiggle. Next flip it the entire bench right side up and  add  long horizontal 2x4 stretchers or 3/4" plywood lengthwise to join the leg for a very tough cheap workbench.

[cradom]

I bought a stainless steel table with pegboard back from Lowes a while back. While it's built well I don't recommend it for leather work. Unless you LIKE the sound of metal rattling every time you hit something with a maul. The drawers are nice though. I took the back off and it's not so bad but I'm thinking of the Harbor Freight one or home built one.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-45-in-W-x-36-in-H-3-Drawer-Wood-Work-Bench/50109238

 

Edited May 12, 2017 by cradom

[Brianm77]

If you don't want the dog holes, a piece of dowel and some glue and the hole can go away

[LumpenDoodle2]

On 12/05/2017 at 7:26 PM, cradom said:

I bought a stainless steel table with pegboard back from Lowes a while back. While it's built well I don't recommend it for leather work. Unless you LIKE the sound of metal rattling every time you hit something with a maul. The drawers are nice though. I took the back off and it's not so bad but I'm thinking of the Harbor Freight one or home built one.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-45-in-W-x-36-in-H-3-Drawer-Wood-Work-Bench/50109238

 

That table looks ideal for a sander, burnisher, and drill station.   All the electricals lined up, with the accessories in the drawers, and a dust extractor fitted into the hood.

[Mattsbagger]

4 hours ago, Brianm77 said:

If you don't want the dog holes, a piece of dowel and some glue and the hole can go away

Corks work too. Thats what i did.

 

[Brianm77]

I don't think I have ever seen the bottom of a bottle of wine so my supply of corks is not there, lol. 

[bikermutt07]

2 hours ago, Brianm77 said:

I don't think I have ever seen the bottom of a bottle of wine so my supply of corks is not there, lol. 

Sounds like you haven't been to a winery?

I still can't drink the store bought stuff.

But man, winery wine is where it's at. Great stuff.