Workbench

[bhunted 887]

I'm redoing my work area in my basement and have added new workbenches. I have considered building from the start but found the following and said the hell with it.

I can't say how tickled I am to have found this workbench at Home Depot. It's sturdy as a rock, requires no assembly and very well put together. The photo on HD's site does not justify this bugger.

For $70, why build one? The material you need may run cheaper, but you have to acquire it, cut it and build it. So this thing for the cost is worth it because it's a no brainer. I love working with wood, but my basement is hard to work in with lengths of wood. One swing the wrong way, I can take out a boiler or water heater. And for the folks that would like a new bench but are not skilled in building, this one is for you!

It makes a great reloading bench or anything else. It's stainable or paintable.. I fasten mine to the wall to make it strurdier because I have no need to move it. But it's legs fold into itself and the shelf on the bottom slips in and makes it whole and sturdy. Want to move or stow it? Just remove shelf and fold it in. Here is a link to it. HD's photo sux.. In fact, the top they show is not the one you get. You get one even better. It's a type of saw dust particle board. Very strong... (Check out the review someone gave with his phtos for more shots and he added casters... Here is a shot of mine assembled and in place.

 

HD Link: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Fold-Out-Wood-Workbench-Common-72-in-Actual-20-0-in-x-72-0-in-WKBNCH72X22/203083493?N=5yc1vZc898

 

[Silphidae 33]

Got the same one for my reloading setup, screwed it to the wall it's good to go. 6 ammo cans filled on bottom shelf and no sagging.

[bhunted 887]

If I Had room, I'd more of them. Worth it for the price aren't they?

 

 

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[BlueLineFish 615]

Im going to get a couple when i move into my new house

[PeteF 1,044]

If the top is particle board,  Either seal it with a poly urethane or cover it with fiberboard.   Particle board will suck up any and all moisture and weaken as it does.

[bhunted 887]

If the top is particle board, Either seal it with a poly urethane or cover it with fiberboard. Particle board will suck up any and all moisture and weaken as it does.

Not sure what it is. But I sealed it. It's solid. It's also easily replacable.

I may top it with some steel, but for now, I have a carpeted work area on it till I make up my mind.

 

 

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[mipafox 438]

I can use another. I agree, good deal.

[Russell 3]

Nice, you think it would be sturdy enough for a reloading bench if not secured to the wall?

[bhunted 887]

It weighs about 100 lbs. i put an ancient vice that was about 80 lbs on it and a 50 lb grinder on it. Only reason I bolted it to the wall was because I had a 2x4 in the vice with some stubborn spikes in it. While I was yanking the spikes out, I jolted the whole table.

 

Otherwise, me not knowing weights of your reloading gear cause I don't reload, as long as you are not yanking the crap out of something, don't see why not. I sat on it and no prob. If you are not going to collapse it, put in a couple deck screws to hold shelf in so it gives it a lil more sturdiness.

 

 

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[kirk2022 43]

I looked at this bench at HD when I finished the room for my reloading equipment and Gun cabinets.

I dont think there would be any problem using it for reloading. I would suggest some reinforcement where you would be mounting your press though. And securing it to the wall will stiffen it A lot. A secure and stable bench will insure good reloads for A long time.

 

I didnt go with it because I built my bench in An L shape and added A top shelf over the top for my turrets, Dies, and other components.  One thing for sure, no matter how big you think it is, you will always want more room.

[Russell 3]

Thanks for the info.  Will have to go to HD and check it out.

[mge_1 2]

for $70 damn thats nice!

[njpilot 671]

I'm considering this as well. Went and looked at it the other day and would say it needs to be bolted to the wall. They had one standing there and it moves too easily when pushing and tugging on it. I think when re-sizing brass, the table would move too much if not secured.

[bhunted 887]

I'm considering this as well. Went and looked at it the other day and would say it needs to be bolted to the wall. They had one standing there and it moves too easily when pushing and tugging on it. I think when re-sizing brass, the table would move too much if not secured.

No doubt. It weighs about 100 lbs. but having my vive on there and beating on something, I managed to move the whole thing, hence why I bolted it.

It's still great for the price. Most cases, an bench when yanked will move.

I put some runner carpet on top to keep stuff from rolling off. Just stapled a small piece to keep stuff from rolling off.

 

 

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