New work bench for the hangar

[ragedracer1977]

Bought a 2x4 basics kit (the legs and shelf brackets) for about $70.  Could have done it just fine with wood, but this is very quick to build and you're basically guaranteed it's square and level.  I bought 1 sheet of plywood (3/4" finished - it's already sanded and sealed) and had home Depot rip it in 2 pieces, one 23" and one 25".  Bottom shelf is 23, the top overhangs the front by 2".  I like a lip on the top to clamp things to.  Used 6 2x4's to build the bottom, 6 for the shelf. Used a piece of scrap I had to add a 2nd shelf.  Added pegboard to the back wall. Also picked up a really neat LED under cabinet light.  It has built in Bluetooth speakers! The whole project cost me around $225, with the lighting.  

It was too dark to take a good pic of it all set up, but I'd give a thumbs up to the 2x4 basics kit!

[ragedracer1977]

Couple pics with it mostly set up. Going to lower the middle shelf about 1/2".  Oil bottles won't quite stand up.  You can get them in, but it's too snug.  

[b65cuda]

I like to screw a piece of the whiteboard hardboard to my work surface. It wont absorb spills, cleans easily, super cheap compared to plywood, and can be quickly replaced when it gets too chewed up. 

[b65cuda]

https://m.lowes.com/pd/47-75-in-x-7-98-ft-Smooth-White-Hardboard-Wall-Panel/3015239

[ragedracer1977]

7 hours ago, b65cuda said:

I like to screw a piece of the whiteboard hardboard to my work surface. It wont absorb spills, cleans easily, super cheap compared to plywood, and can be quickly replaced when it gets too chewed up. 

This plywood is sealed.  It's not bare. We'll see how it holds up!

[RLCarter]

with all my benches (metal or wood) I use a piece of tight loop carpet as a work pad,

[Piloto]

On ‎9‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 2:06 PM, ragedracer1977 said:

Couple pics with it mostly set up. Going to lower the middle shelf about 1/2".  Oil bottles won't quite stand up.  You can get them in, but it's too snug.  

Love it, plenty of storage shelving.

[Bryan]

Awesome shelf.  I am about to move into a new hanger and might need something like this.

I need a shelf that will help me identify where I last put that tool in my hand just seconds ago.

(PP, not an A&P)

[Yetti]

15 hours ago, Bryan said:

I need a shelf that will help me identify where I last put that tool in my hand just seconds ago.

 

Always check your left hand for that tool.

[bonal]

On September 25, 2018 at 5:03 AM, Yetti said:

Always check your left hand for that tool.

In my case that would be the right hand