Project by EdsCustomWoodCrafts | posted 08-26-2015 05:44 PM | 3894 views | 7 times favorited | 3 comments | ![]() |
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I knew eventually that after a year or so I needed to convert all the space in my workbench to useable storage space and I decided to draw this plan together on my trusty Sketchup
.. the materials I used was
: 1 sheet of 3/4” MDF for the frame of the unit
: I repurposed some 3/4” plywood for all the shelves and whatever scrap I had leftover from other projects..
Joinery:
I used my Kreg K4 Pocket hole jig to join the frame together and supported it into the existing base and top of the workbench and glued it as well..
shelves:
since I needed a lot of shelves and they also needed to be adjustable for future needs I used my shelf pin jig also from Kreg and they worked out awesome.
at the end of the whole project I now have storage space for all my small power tools and fences for my various portable units ( eg router table fence), Kreg jigs, sanders, circular saw and the like.. And not to forget my drill press and table
I have to say for $40 this project turned out better than I expected and I also put all my stains,finishes and glues all within reach of my my main project assembly area..
I hope you like..
-- Thanks Ed “A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working. ~Author unknown” . Come check out my website for more about what I make and how at www.edscustomwoodcrafts.com
3 comments so far
Rockfoot
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#1 posted 08-27-2015 12:34 PM
Nice use of space.
MT_Stringer
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#2 posted 08-27-2015 05:31 PM
That turned out nice, from design to finished project.
I might add, a drawer or two would really come in handy. My shop/garage forces me to do all of my work in a very small area. Having a drawer under the worktable provides room for pencils, measuring tools, etc. The other drawers are full of clamps. For basic stuff, I don’t even have to turn around or walk away. Everything is within easy reach.
Looks like your bench would be an easy retrofit for a drawer.

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whitebeast88
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#3 posted 08-28-2015 12:15 AM
Great bench with a lot of nice storage.
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