Modified HF Workbench

[Ehunt]

Have been looking at workbenches and was considering building one, but saw the Harbor Freight 60" on sale for $160 plus had a 25% off coupon for New Year's Day, could not get close to making it myself for $120. But I wanted some more enclosed storage so added sides, back and doors to keep out the sawdust. This also resulted in making the bench rock solid.

 

[cnirenberg]

Looks great. I saw the bench the other day while I was in the store. I like your enclosed verion better.

 

[Dalecamino]

Nice job closing that in Ed. What did you use for latches?

 

[Ehunt]

Nice job closing that in Ed. What did you use for latches?

There is a 1x3 upright in the center with double roller type catches, two little rollers on springs that catch the door mounted piece.

 

[Hexhead]

I've got that bench not too bad for the money. I didn't enclose mind but now you've got me thinking, nice job.

 

[mmoncur]

I have that bench and might do the same thing! Nicely done.

(By the way, I see you fixed the vise handle on the right to stop falling off too!)

 

[Miles42]

I also have that bench. Nice alteration