Workbench/Desks complete!

piperjoe

Member since
February 2008

Posted by piperjoe on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:41 AM

Very nice work on your "bench" area!

Shows what can be done with a bit of thought and some relatively inexpensive material (compared to storebought furniture). Give some thought to picking up some of those OTT Lights to aid in illumination. They work great and provide a daylight effect. I get mine at Michaels with the sale coupons. When you put up your pegboard I'd advise a 2" X 2" framework on the wallside to provide hook room and for running any wires that you may add in the future for "gadgets". Happy building!!

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375supermag

Member since
June 2007

Posted by 375supermag on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:03 PM

Hi...

I like your work desk design.

Yes, Home Depot carries 4x8 pegboard, in plain brown and white colors. And it is affordable...it is hanging behind all of the workbenches in my garage.

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cardshark_14

Member since
June 2004
From: Tucson

Posted by cardshark_14 on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:32 PM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. After thinking about it some, does anyone know where I can get a large pegboard (4'x8')? Do lumberyards carry that type of thing anymore, or has it all been replaced with MDF shelves and plastic? I've got more ideas than you can shake a stick at.

Also, since I am an engineer, I (of course) made detailed plans for these suckers. If anyone wants some inspiration, or just to see how I built them, let me know, and I'll send the drawing your way. They are currently in .dwg format (Autocad), but I can convert them into regular images or another sort of drawing file. Consider it thanks for all the help I've gotten on everything from all of you. Thumbs Up [tup] Smile [:)]

Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back In Black.

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:37 AM

Nice Job! I like the way you've done the framing and cut the tops. Functional and durable, gotta love that!

So long folks!

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namrednef

Member since
September 2012

Posted by namrednef on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:55 AM

Really NIce!, Alex! It looks like furniture, which was the point anyway!

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cardshark_14

Member since
June 2004
From: Tucson

Posted by cardshark_14 on Monday, April 21, 2008 10:19 PM

Hey Summit,

Thanks for looking, and for the kind words! Believe it or not its just Lowe's-grade untreated plywood, 2x4s and 4x4s. It took quite a bit of stain to cover it all, but it turned out pretty well, and with a coat of tung oil, its really durable! I picked up a bunch of cutting mats at Michaels for 60% off, so I have plenty of things to protect it with. I plan to put up some shelves, and a backing eventually. I'm thinking pegboard, but I'm not sure. Its still a work in progress. Wink [;)]

Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back In Black.

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Summit

Member since
October 2007
From: Inland Northwest

Posted by Summit on Monday, April 21, 2008 9:36 PM

Outstanding,

What did you use for materials ? This looks way nicer then most of the Office Furnishings my Wife and I looked at last year. I like the fact that it is in sections. I would be afraid to build models on it, Plus it looks "Splinter" free - Now what kind of excitement can you get out of that ?

Only thing for me it is missing a back board to attach items and paint shelves to. Very well done for your first carpentry project, perhaps you should become a "wood shop " teacher

Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system."

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cardshark_14

Member since
June 2004
From: Tucson

Workbench/Desks complete!

Posted by cardshark_14 on Monday, April 21, 2008 9:09 PM

Our new desks are complete! I have a few more things to finish up, and we need to do a lot of setting up, but we're getting there. The idea was that they would look presentable, be strong as an ox, and have a place for both my and my girlfriend's hobbies. We have decided to build more, so as to have more space. The whole thing is currently 119" long and 30" deep. The new wings will add an additional 48" of desk on either end. We're both a bit territorial about space... Whistling [:-^]

Hopefully I can start getting some modeling done now. Shock [:O] Remember, its my first carpentry project, so be nice. Wink [;)]

This first shot is of the support structure underneath the tabletops.

The assembled desks so far. Everything is modular, so it can come apart, or be rearranged with ease. We are planning on building a wing on each side of the desks for even more space, and adding shelves underneath.