Members brmax Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 I like them all! The second is nice for a wall unit setup as it looks about 2’ feet depth. Im not sure its build material. The top i assume would be an additional item locally obtained. I’m suspecting it is a metal tube structure for the legs. Im not sure yet totally because price ? I could be partial here. the first is nice in that it is assembled pretty easy and looks heavy duty, it has a lower shelf easily for use. I again think or assume the wood panel product needs obtained locally. What i do see as a need to address here is the thickness of the tops all of them, but here it has to be addressed so being smooth at edges or flush with metal. This one maybe offers the widest support? Or depth The third is handy, but i might again assume the top or butcher block, style panel is obtained locally though with the price surely it comes with. So with respect I think i like the metalic legs/ stands from the global supplier that was posted above. I just think they are a better support and at 30euro each not to bad to build with vs the total 345$ for that other unit. That seems to steep. Although still the need to obtain a top for some choices. I guess have to ask to better help is it a wall unit that best suits your shop at this bench or table work area. Floyd Quote
Members Matt S Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 My main workbench is 8' long by 2' deep. It's big enough for general assembly and cutting out from butts or backs -- but it's not deep enough for laying out an entire shoulder or side. It's perfect for strap work. Got most of my tools along the wall behind it and it's not too deep that I can't grab a tool without reaching. Height is the same as my kitchen worktop, 90cm. These dimensions work fine for both me at 5'11" and my girlfriend at 5'2". I'd really love a 4x8' layout table but I can't justify the space in my workshop. I looked at several different sources of pre-made and flat-pack benches. I wasn't going to get any change out of £200. Then I went down the DIY store and bought ten 2x3s, a pack of attic flooring and a bucket of screws for under £60. An afternoon later I had a very solid bench and I'm no carpenter. I used a £20 cordless drill, a £10 saw and a T-square, all of which I had already. Quote
Members SonderingSusan Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 hey @brmax the second unit comes with the metal top on the table - and its 200euro I've just moved my studio, and the space it would fit would be in the centre of the room. i would go for the legs from global, but i think they are only based in the USA and it would take some time for it to arrive and maybe a nice bit extra to ship making it not such good deal. the third work bench comes with everything you see in the picture. and , it is expensive / but if it worked well i would be happy with it. and its not much more than the one in the second picture really ? Quote
Members SonderingSusan Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) hey @Matt S your products look really good on etsy . nicely done ! would you have a picture of your workbench by any chance? it sounds legit. Edited January 10, 2018 by SonderingSusan Quote
garypl Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 Susan, If you have a space on a wall, you can build a very sturdy workbench by screwing a horizontal beam to the wall (2x4" by however long you wish to make the table). Screw the beam to the wall at the height you want, then make a table top frame out of 2x4" lumber and top it with plywood or whatever material you wish to use. Just make certain the top is at least 1.5" thick. Working on the floor, make a couple of support legs from 4x4" lumber and lag bolt them to the underside of the table top in the two corners. Cut the legs so they are the proper height that when the top is set onto the wall beam, the legs will support the underside of the top. Now have someone help you flip the table right side up and set the rear edge on top of the wall beam, bolt the top to the beam, build a shelf underneath the table to strengthen it and provide storage space. This sounds more complicated than it is to build and I will post a few pictures tonight when I return home. It makes an extremely sturdy bench top and the cost is minimal. Only caveat is you must have some blank wall space to attach the bench/table top. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members SonderingSusan Posted January 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 what does everyone think of this bench? its 195 euro/ compared to the others? all opinions welcome ! @brmax? wb5.tiff Quote
Members brmax Posted January 10, 2018 Members Report Posted January 10, 2018 I love wood, its been a way of relaxing in the many little things i built through the years. In respect to all the wood craftsman and many my own relatives. I myself went a bit more towards an industrialist so in all my hot air, respectfully I go for the Red. I think in its assembly you would be much happier, and possibly it comes with the lower secondary bracing. Some want many or certain shop furnishings resembling their ideas. This drives their decisions, also the work. And I want to see and appreciate the craft in everyones work, so try to give my opinion to help them best. This from an old wrench that likes boats, leather and my retirement work, Canvas! good luck Floyd Quote
alpha2 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 9:41 PM, Matt S said: My main workbench is 8' long by 2' deep. It's big enough for general assembly and cutting out from butts or backs -- but it's not deep enough for laying out an entire shoulder or side. It's perfect for strap work. Got most of my tools along the wall behind it and it's not too deep that I can't grab a tool without reaching. Height is the same as my kitchen worktop, 90cm. These dimensions work fine for both me at 5'11" and my girlfriend at 5'2". I'd really love a 4x8' layout table but I can't justify the space in my workshop. I looked at several different sources of pre-made and flat-pack benches. I wasn't going to get any change out of £200. Then I went down the DIY store and bought ten 2x3s, a pack of attic flooring and a bucket of screws for under £60. An afternoon later I had a very solid bench and I'm no carpenter. I used a £20 cordless drill, a £10 saw and a T-square, all of which I had already. Expand I took the Pinterest plans for a 4x8 table, and cut two feet off the end, for a 4x6. All I could fit in my room. I wish I had the full 8' length, but have found a way to get past it. You do what you can, and fake the rest! Quote So much leather...so little time.
RockyAussie Posted January 11, 2018 Report Posted January 11, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 10:37 PM, SonderingSusan said: what does everyone think of this bench? its 195 euro/ compared to the others? all opinions welcome ! @brmax? wb5.tiffFetching info... Expand I think that looks alright but I would put the front support back half way between the two ends in order to have better leg room while sitting.Brian Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members Orangeleather Posted January 11, 2018 Members Report Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Phase 2 1x 4x4ft x 18mm sheet half'd & joined together for strength, just need a protection agent but I don't want marine varnish. @SonderingSusan nice bench you have there. Edited January 11, 2018 by Orangeleather Quote
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