88lx5oh Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 im looking to design a new bench for my garage. i have an old ratted out one that was there when i got it, its to deep and bulky. im looking for simple, space saving (though with room to work on it), and some storage. kind of wanted an L shaped bench. with some shelving underneath, 1 - 2 shelves, id like the first shelf to run the length of the longest part of the bench and then a smaller shelf on the bottom. also would like some shelving above the bench 1 or 2 shelves. and a nice place to mount florecent fixture. i have some rubber flooring , like impact stuff, its diamond tread, id like to put in the front of the bench. and id like to stick a tool box in a break of the bench. check my sick ass draw up. any good ideas, hints, tips. materials to use, etc etc. pics of your own setup. http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p301/hoblick/garage.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 This is how mine is laid out: http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l17/mikehaze_2006/ok/garagelayout.jpg I need more bench space though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 garagejournal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 make the top strong so you can hammer on stuff 2x4's turned on end or boiler plate works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 best bet since you have concert walls would be to frame it with 2x6s and 4x4 for the legs and have a 3/4 inch plywood top. it will be a bit over kill but you will be able to keep a engine on it if you have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 thats what im thinking so far. framing it and plywood top with aluminum sheetin or something on top. i will not have an engine bigger than a 400cc 4 wheeler motor on it, so it doesnt have to hold a ton of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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