Work Bench

[MiamieNeSeX]

I have a carport on the side on my home and was interested in getting a workbench . I was curious as to what most of you use as a bench and tool storage, my carport is covered and dry but it is open on 2 sides.

thanks
Armando

 

[DonDavis]

Armando... I always made my own, with 2x4's, a couple of layers of 8ft by 4ft 5/8" MDF, and deck screws. You can get all of it at Home Depot, the price is low, and you can do it in a day. 1/2 day if you're good!

Hope that helps!

Don

 

[MarkB]

Armando,

In your situation (carport), I would build what amounts to a closet (floor to ceiling and as wide as you need) on one of your existing walls. Since the carport is open on two sides, the closet needs to be lockable and sturdy (possibly plywood walls and solid core or steel doors). Once the closet is built then constructing a workbench will be a lot easier.

Mark

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Great idea Mark.

 

[NSX-Ster]

work bench

mbartlett4 has a great idea, but you might want to make sure it is couple of inches off the floor or touches the floor minimally in case you ever experience any standing water.

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Re: work bench

mbartlett4 has a great idea, but you might want to make sure it is couple of inches off the floor or touches the floor minimally in case you ever experience any standing water.

I thought about that also. I will be putting some stainless steel legs on the frame to keep water away. Even though the area stays dry