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awptickes said:
Yeah, I'm going to have to build one, I can't find anything I like anywhere. I was thinking about pouring a concrete top, but there's absolutely no way I can get that upstairs, lol.

I'm thinking about 3x8 or so in size, with six legs supporting it, legs removable for easy transportation.
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Get it upstairs? Fuck that, pour it upstairs. If you plan it you can do it will little to no mess
 
Why are you so worried about having a hardwood top? You're just going to screw it up anyways, I've always had work benches growing up, best work benches have a layer of cardboard on top.

Nothing like dropping an iron on hardwood, or getting super glue on it....
 
Hrm, true.

I guess now the choice is 2' of depth, or 2.5' deep? I seem to do alright with 2' as a computer desk, but I always seem to want/need more space.

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Dimensions I'm thinking about now are either 2'x6' and maybe total height of 34"?
 
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Ahhh, that's what you meant. I couldn't visualize for some reason. That looks cool, I don't know if that would stand up to what I want though. I want to be able to stand on it if needed.

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I'm doing reading about Plywood and OSB and it looks like OSB isn't like "Chip Board" that I thought it was, it's actually worthwhile to use for stuff now.
 
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I plan on having a reloading press on it, and a nice big vise, so you can see my requirement for stout-ness.
 
my dad always laid down a sheet of super thin (1/8 or 1/4") hardboard material on his (similar to pegboard but without the holes). acts as like a 'cutting board' that's easily replaced as a topper with a couple screws after years of abuse, spills, screw, etc. The main structure stays clear of damage and when the time comes for a new topper, a few cuts and a few screws and it's like new again.
 
Yeah. I'm going to use some 3/4 in plywood with a hardboard top. I've already secured a vehicle to bring home the lumber, and should be able to finish it tonight. I might even get her to drive it all home. :D
 
Yep, but I don't have one. Maybe when I have a real need for one. The impact drill I have is more of a hammer drill for going through concrete. I'm going to be drilling pilot holes too, so I shouldn't have issue using my battery powered drill.
 
pilot holes and a dab of soap or butter should send them home without too much trouble.

and make sure you have good bits
 
I built it last night.

Total was less than $54 and I have a 3/4" plywood top, and 72" of usable workspace. I have a second plywood top that I may build another one with, or I may just keep in the attic for when I eventually destroy the first top.

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Those screws won't work with an OCD person.
 
Nice! Looks similar to mine.

My dad helped me with mine, and not realizing Im a freak for having nails and screws in a straight line, he just started blasting em in. I almost had a stroke lol.
 
Just like his ding dong, he just drills it anywhere he wants. No thought, just drill.

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My bench.

The main goal was to fit 2 coolers and a tool box. I have a vice going on it as with a grinding/buffing wheel.
 

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