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building a workbench

  • 16-10-2011 7:59pm
    #1
    phily2002
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    Hey guys im building a workbench, its going to be approx 10ft by 5 ft.
    its going to need to support weights of up to 100-150kg. just wondering what would be the best top for this? mdf, ply? also how many legs and what sort of distance should they be spaced? thanks Phil


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  • #2
    Tom Joad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,134 ✭✭✭Tom Joad


    Google is your friend for simple/ easy to follow plans - try buildeazy or popularmechanics for good free plans. I built one last year based on free plans I found on one of these sites (can't remember which site it was, but with a bit of searching you'll find one to suit). While I didn't go as big as you are planning - mine was 6ft X 3ft, I used four 4x4's I has left over from a previous project for the legs, used 2x4's for a frame for the top to sit on and more 2x4's for crossbraces. I had a sheet of 19mm MDF (more left overs!!) that I used for the top - its a very sturdy job and has served me well. Hope this helps


  • #3
    TheGrump
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭TheGrump


    Just a quick suggestion, if you can settle for 8x4 instead of 10x5 it would make the build much easier as 8x4 is the standard size for plywood and MDF sheets.

    I built one last year and made it 8x2, just ripped one sheet of MDF down the middle. Two layers of 18mm MDF glued together and then a layer of hardboard sitting on top. If need be I can then replace the hardboard when it's worn.

    For some ideas check out www.lumberjocks.com or free plans on www.woodworkersworkshop.com


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