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I built one of these before. I also built one of those the legs are hard plastic and you attach the legs with 2x4.I had great luck building a reloading bench and workbench with these:
Eastwood Shop Table Bracket Kit
Sturdy steel brackets for quick do it yourself workbench construction with wood or steelwww.eastwood.com
(though mine are not the fancy power coated version).
I build with a lower shelf, and store ammo/bullets/etc on the reloading bench and a collection of full toolboxes on the other. Both add enough weight (combined with the 4x4 pressure treated wood for framing the bench) to not need wall anchoring. But it is a utility workbench, not a woodworking one with the fancy stops, built in vice, drawers. etc.
I thought it was going to be flimsy, I was wrong, the thing was tough AF. When I got rid of it, I threw it from a second floor and it was fine.
It was one of these. I made mine only 4' wide and added two shelves on the bottom. The bottom shelves had roughly 300lbs of bullets.
Yeah. I had a line on an old X-09, but it fell through. Heavy f***er.
I needed the same thing in Albuquerque. Search for used Electronic Workbenches!
They have very sturdy metal frames and legs and are built to last, and I found a shit ton of them at an industrial surplus place. I got it for $100 bucks and it broke down easy for my move to TN.
Also has a built in power strip and shelf for all my test equipment.
With the state of the economy right now, I bet a lot of companies are closing and dumping stuff.
you just have to find out who is buying it up!
They have very sturdy metal frames and legs and are built to last, and I found a shit ton of them at an industrial surplus place. I got it for $100 bucks and it broke down easy for my move to TN.
Also has a built in power strip and shelf for all my test equipment.
With the state of the economy right now, I bet a lot of companies are closing and dumping stuff.
you just have to find out who is buying it up!
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I have a 36 x 72" with a lower shelf of this: WST2-2448-36 | Little Giant Products it literally won't fit through the doors in the new place so it is just gathering dust 
I haven't put it up for sale yet but kicking around the idea.
Edit forgot to add these are fairly inexpensive for what you get, around $500-700 new.
I haven't put it up for sale yet but kicking around the idea.Edit forgot to add these are fairly inexpensive for what you get, around $500-700 new.
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Not really. the X-09 only weighs a couple of lbs.
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I still don't understand why they let the S&G Titan (and many others) keep their Group I rating with the advent of the black box and the Taylor Security Phoenix. The S&G rep confirmed that the later works on the Titan, with the expected caveat about how that isn't really something to worry about.
Artie
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This is what I did but bought at a yard sale for $25. Unsure where the OP is located but a set are on Craigslist
Steel Industrial Workbench Legs - tools - by owner - sale
(1) pair of steel industrial workbench or table legs, heavy duty, not flimsy at all, with electrical outlet punch outs. They stand 32 1/4” tall, and are 28” deep/wide.
boston.craigslist.org
Mesatchornug
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I have these, with matching metal top on one side of my office. Going to build in a table on the other side over the winter. When it's time to leave, I'll hire movers...This is what I did but bought at a yard sale for $25. Unsure where the OP is located but a set are on Craigslist
Steel Industrial Workbench Legs - tools - by owner - sale
(1) pair of steel industrial workbench or table legs, heavy duty, not flimsy at all, with electrical outlet punch outs. They stand 32 1/4” tall, and are 28” deep/wide.boston.craigslist.org
steve8140
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Cherry flooring looks beautiful and holds up great.
Sadly, this bench was left at my old house when I moved back in March. Still need to build a new one at the new house and will probably go a similar route.
Sadly, this bench was left at my old house when I moved back in March. Still need to build a new one at the new house and will probably go a similar route.
A clean bench is the sign of a sick mind!
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MICHAEL GILLETTE
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Want some stainless steel? Its applied over a plywood substrate. We had a bunch leftover from a project that we did, so I scooped it up! It was never installed. It still has the plastic film on it. I cut up a few pieces to make it a "u" shape counter. The pieces I have a 36" deep and 5',13' and 4' long. I will have to confirm lengths if you're interested.
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DarthRevan
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I need to start building one in my new garage.
Ive been seeing a couple of videos of people making them out of 8020 too. Not sure if i want to go metal or wood.
Ive been seeing a couple of videos of people making them out of 8020 too. Not sure if i want to go metal or wood.
steve8140
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Because of this thread and because I miss my bench posted above I just picked up
8) 2x4x10’
6) 2x4x8’
2) 4x4x8’ posts
my old bench was 8’x6’.
My new one will be 10’x8’
I’ll stick to the same style because I really liked the function of it and having the recessed shelf underneath so I can sit anywhere and not hit my knees.
I’m not sure what kind of bench top I’ll go with yet.
8) 2x4x10’
6) 2x4x8’
2) 4x4x8’ posts
my old bench was 8’x6’.
My new one will be 10’x8’
I’ll stick to the same style because I really liked the function of it and having the recessed shelf underneath so I can sit anywhere and not hit my knees.
I’m not sure what kind of bench top I’ll go with yet.
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MaverickNH
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Got this as one bench - it’s pretty good for light work. My heavy bench is a steel shelf frame as base with a stack of 2 each 1 inch particle board sheets and a single 1 inch glued-up oak sheet on the top, bolted together. It holds a heavy vise well.FIL has two of these...very decent for the money...
Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!www.harborfreight.com
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Artie
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A couple from Craigslist
Workbench - Heavy Duty steel - Locking drawer - tools - by owner -...
Workbench made of Heavy Duty steel with Locking drawer 28" Deep, 70" Wide, 34" Tall. You will need a truck or SUV for this...See picture.
boston.craigslist.org
Industrial Workbench - tools - by owner - sale
Heavy duty bench with a Formica top, overhead light and adjustable height legs. This bench cost over $550 new and is still in excellent condition. Fully welded construction. Compare it to bench’s at...
newlondon.craigslist.org
work bench - general for sale - by owner
Wood and steel workbench. 23 in wide 43 in Long 36 in high. Pressed steel legs. Wood in great shape. No emails. No text. $75. Call 774-280-196seven.. I can deliver for a small fee
worcester.craigslist.org
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OP
If you are near Northborough, I have a pair of heavy-duty steel workbench legs that you would be welcome to.
PM me if interested.
If you are near Northborough, I have a pair of heavy-duty steel workbench legs that you would be welcome to.
PM me if interested.
steve8140
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Oooh, that sexy Dillon Precision Blue!A couple from Craigslist
Industrial Workbench - tools - by owner - sale
Heavy duty bench with a Formica top, overhead light and adjustable height legs. This bench cost over $550 new and is still in excellent condition. Fully welded construction. Compare it to bench’s at...newlondon.craigslist.org
kieron
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There is an older thread in the Reloading sub-section that may be worth taking a look at. More than a few options for a DIY job.
i have one of those. its VERY lightweight. it works, but if you put a piece of wood in that vice and start sawing on it, the whole bench is going to dance across the roomFIL has two of these...very decent for the money...
Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!
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Industrial Workbenches | Shop Workbenches & Shop Desks, Bench Tops, & Accessories | Global Industrial
Industrial workbenches, packing workbenches, steel & wood bench tops, risers, lighting, shop desks & more in stock and ready to ship.
www.globalindustrial.com
i bought a bunch of workbenches from global indudstries, and they are solid AF.
go here, and sort price from low to high, and you will find what you want.
they do make esd safe benches, if that is a concern of yours
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Brilliant! How did I not think of this?
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I bought my benches carts and toolboxes online and from Sam’s Club because Sam’s Club was the one that carried it. It’s like IKEA stuff but with a nice wood surface. I don’t remember the brand…
seville classics ultrahd
Their actual workbench is my least favorite part but all the tables toolboxes carts and shelves with bins for your brass actually really nice. But looking at them 10 years after the fact it looks like the old ones are much nicer than the new ones. The stuff was dirt cheap too I don’t know about the price now
seville classics ultrahd
Their actual workbench is my least favorite part but all the tables toolboxes carts and shelves with bins for your brass actually really nice. But looking at them 10 years after the fact it looks like the old ones are much nicer than the new ones. The stuff was dirt cheap too I don’t know about the price now
