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18th March 2010, 11:59 PM #1
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Workbench - Freestanding or attached to a wall
Most of the benches I have seen are freestanding. I have limited space. What are the pros and cons of attaching it to a wall?
Pros
Space saving
Tools on the wall behind
Cons
Limited in width of project you can work on. But usually I take the sawhorses outside.
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19th March 2010, 08:41 AM #2
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Being able to move around the whole bench on all sides is important, especially when you're applying finishes. A heavy, sturdy free-standing bench is best I think. Add some lifting castors for moving it around and you've got the best of both worlds.
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19th March 2010, 11:01 AM #3
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I'd hesitate to attach it to a wall. It depends on why you want to attach it. If it's so it can flip down and fold up and be all fancy... that's one issue. If you're doing it for stability... I think you're better off to beaf it up a bit. A small bench with a thick top and heavy base resting against the wall could be the best option.
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19th March 2010, 11:06 AM #4
Now I've got a 10x14m shed! I need a new name...
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I currently have a colourbond 6m x 7m shed. A workbench runs along two sides of the shed (workbench is 3m and 4m long). Its benefit is its nice and big, space to hang tools behind it.
BUT, everytime I use a hammer on something on the bench (even just using a hammer on a chisel), the whole shed bangs as its attached to the bench.
I will eventually take down the 4m length of bench and replace it with a proper wood working bench.
Nathan.
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19th March 2010, 10:10 PM #5
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Boz
Stability wasn't the objective. Space is. I agree with beefing it up.
Nathan
I hadn't thought of the vibration. Shed is currently being refurbished. Hardwood frame with weatherboards and iron roof. The last thing I wish to do is antagonise my neighbors
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