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[sbusiello]

since i am a relative newbie, and i do more on the spot home repairs rather than garage building/fixing one of the projects i have lined up is to build a workbench out of pallets... yes that is right... pallets.

i went to the local school who had some beauties today [ i am assuming they were throwing them out ] and i took 1 small, 2 medium and one 8 foot. The school is close to my house so i walked over at 11pm when everyone was sleeping and walked back with the 8 foot.

so i was hoping you guys can inspire me to greatness and post some snaps of where you do your cool fixups and restores and maybe give me some hints on what you think is essential for my setup...

thanks!

 

[sbusiello]

found this

i found a million pix on google... but thought this was interesting and could be a simplistic complimentary piece to a small maybe 4-6 ft work bench.

 

[bricycle]

This is kinda a "Where's Waldo"... only a where's my workbench.... I need help!!!

 

[jd56]

Midnight hardware....hmmmm......or in your case dumpster diving, might fit better.
I have found that pallet wood is unfinished and extremely coase for the counter top.
Am considering constructing an outside deck made of pallets. Just to raise the decking off the ground. Thinking of covering the top with plywood.



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[sbusiello]

JD there is a really cool website called diypallet something something..Google will find it...

It is funny there are different varieties of pallets. Some coarse and some quite good. Yesterday I found a bit of both...so I will definitely have a sanding session to smooth.

What do people think are the essentials?

I am really leaning towards an arm hook system and a 4 ft bench. I have all the basic tools, socket wrenches etc. I just need a vise. I have been hitting CL

 

[sbusiello]

This is kinda a "Where's Waldo"... only a where's my workbench.... I need help!!!

Bricycle..that looks like the shop of someone with a lot of projects ..

 

[bikesnbuses]

This is kinda a "Where's Waldo"... only a where's my workbench.... I need help!!!

BRI!!!!!!!!!When did you sneak into my garage for that picture!!!???!!


PS...we BOTH need help

 

[bricycle]

BRI!!!!!!!!!When did you sneak into my garage for that picture!!!???!!


PS...we BOTH need help

It's only 7' x 15' so space (and junk) is at a premium.......

 

[decotriumph]

This is kinda a "Where's Waldo"... only a where's my workbench.... I need help!!!

I think I spotted your workbench! It's holding the vise off the floor. Do I get a prize?

 

[bricycle]

I think I spotted your workbench! It's holding the vise off the floor. Do I get a prize?

...maybe, what do you need?