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A couple weeks back I decided to make a small workbench on wheels out of 2×4s (because they’re cheap) and this is what I came up with. I don’t remember exactly but I think it’s seven (7) 2”x4”x8’ studs from Home Depot for $2.32 each. The most expensive part was the vise ($19.95) and I have only about $45 into this workbench, and that’s including the casters. It has come in very handy so far and the surface seems pretty durable. I’m glad I spent the time for this little project. Now, I can’t wait to get out of this rental, and get a house so I can build a nice, more permanent workbench.
-- "Give me wood..... And I will play with it!"
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sawdustmaster
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#1 posted 682 days ago
Nicely done!
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jksmith69
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#2 posted 682 days ago
thank you
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3Gwoodguy
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#3 posted 682 days ago
locking casters? I built something like this and found that once you get it out in the middle of the floor, sometimes you dont want it to move. Really nice work!
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Wiggy
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#4 posted 682 days ago
Without the vise on the side, this looks nice enough to be an kitchen island.
Nice looking bench.
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Smay
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#5 posted 681 days ago
Looks great, I’m considering something similar since I don’t have a permanent workshok.
How did you flatten the top? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a straight, flat piece of dimensional lumber from HD.
BentheViking
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#6 posted 681 days ago
Man if i didn’t already have a work bench I would be all over this one….maybe next time
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jksmith69
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#7 posted 680 days ago
I glued the boards together and clamped them to my table saw, figuring that was pretty flat, and then just used a hand plane to take out any bumps.
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NBeener
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#8 posted 680 days ago
Fantastic result.
Mine’s made out of Home Depot Doug Fir. I think I have just shy of $200 into mine.
What works …. works :-)
Well done !!!
-- -- Neil
NBeener
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#9 posted 680 days ago
Oops. Quick question:
Presuming your casters have brakes … when locked down … how stable is it ?
That would be my one concern—particularly when using hand planes, or similar.
-- -- Neil
jksmith69
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#10 posted 680 days ago
It’s stable for the little things, but if I was trying to plane some really rough wood, it would move. But considering what it is, it works really well, I’m happy.
-- "Give me wood..... And I will play with it!"
Pepe
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#11 posted 680 days ago
Congratulations, great job.
Mattyb22
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#12 posted 675 days ago
Way to go Jon! Keep em coming!
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#13 posted 666 days ago
Nice job!!
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