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 Exactly the bench I needed March 19, 2007
Ronald Bizzini (Caldwell, Idaho)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The bench was perfect for my situation;I could'nt find the size I needed on the web;I'm no carpenter,but it took only a day to build It's the perfect size and is EXTREMELY STRONG - Cost about 100.00 including lumber. GREAT DEAL!!
Thanks for a great product, Ron B
Great Product! March 18, 2006
Anne Standish (Charlotte, NC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This workbench set was incredibly easy to build, very versital and very inexpensive. I built a bench that was 6'x4' and
spent about less then 200$ including the bench kit. It's a great product, enjoy!
 Workbench review March 23, 2007
Michael E. Schuler
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The workbench legs themselves are well built and assembly was very quick. One downside was that the shelf heights are fixed. The 16" wide shelf components included in the package aren't something I wanted, but I'm sure I can give them away. Finally, the text-free instructions could have been a bit clearer; floor-shelf heights, for example could have been shown. However, overall the legs were a great product and I expect to buy another set for a second workbench.
saves time, looks great December 17, 2007
Mike J (Lake Norman NC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We built a set of 11' high shelves and attached the workbench at one end. These brackets make assembly quick and easy, and provide all the necessary bracing for a really safe, solid structure.
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Since the need for mitered corners and exact length and angled cuts is eliminated, the project goes together quickly. The last set of shelves like this I made with 2x4's and 2x3's... it took forever, and the horizontal supports reduced shelf space. Little cost was saved.
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For this project, I used 2x4's for the uprights, and 1x4's for the shelving. The two outer boards for each shelf are cut to the length between the uprights, while the two inner shelf boards run the whole length of the project (12').
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For the workbench, two pieces of plywood and a few 2x4's and it was ready for use!
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Highly recommended! The added parts cost is easily offset by the time savings and little if any scrap lumber is left over.
Perfect workbench for just about any garage January 4, 2008
B. Davis (Grand Prairie, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I looked at several workbenches of varying sizes and capabilities for about 3 months before deciding on this one. I looked at ones from Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, and even Craftsman workbenches. I even looked at building my own from scratch. When I came across this workbench I liked the idea of being able to build it any size I wanted. I read nearly every review on this workbench. The price on Amazon was by far the best; the free shipping was just the icing on the cake. I saved probably about $30 including tax by buying it through Amazon, not including the free shipping.
On to the construction of the workbench. I decided my workbench was going to be 8 feet long by 30 inches deep. I have a sliding compund miter saw that was going on this bench and depth was going to be important. May of the other rebuilt benches were either too shallow, or too expensive when they weren't too shallow. I spent about $70 in lumber buying several 2x4's and 3 sheets of 8'x4' 5/8" thick particle board for the table and two lower shelves. I had Home Depot cut the particle board pieces to 30" wide for me. The particle board just going to be dropped in. I used my circular saw to cut all other pieces. The hardware that came with this kit worked beautifully. The screws were, I believe, 2.5" wood screws. They held everything in place, just fine.
It took me about 2.5 hours to construct the whole bench. I put one shelf above the table top using the shelf links. I used one of the 2x4s to create a backstop on the top shelf to prevent things from falling behind the bench. I had almost no problems building this workbench. The only problem I ran into was the measurement of the cross members. I measured them to be 30", but failed to realize the cross members were in between widths of the table length 2x4s. That means they should have been 27". I had to cut 3" off on each of the cross members to make sure they fit properly. That type of mesurement was not clearly stated in the instructions, but it was shown in the picture drawings. it just wasn't easy to pick out. It was not a big problem to fix, though. A quick run a of circulr saw fixed that problem.
Overall, I am very happy with this workbench. It allows for quite a bit of customization in the building of it, but not everything. You get to specify the size, but not the height difference in the lower shelves. You could simply not put in the middle shelf, but that could decrease the stability of the work bench. This work bench is very sturdy and stable with the 2x4 frame. The shelf links are perfect for adding an upper shelf or just creating a side shelf. The included clamps are ok. I have one installed. I'm debating on the other one. My miter saw fits perfectly, and I have plenty of room to work and add other table top power tools later on. I am adding a shop light to the bottom of the upper shelf so I can have better light on the table. The cost of this work bench for me was about $120. The closest thing I found to this price was a bench that was not quite 5' wide and only 23" deep. It was wobly and could not hold my miter saw. I would have spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to $800 for the same thing if it was bought in a store. This bench is well worth it.
If you are looking for a workbench and need some cusomtization, this is a bench I highly recommend.
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