DIY Workbench/Reloading Bench/Cleaning Bench

[12 Volt Man]

I have built three workbenches like this for my garage. Also one for PCRCCW's shop. They are fairly simple, and can be made in a couple of hours. Very sturdy. For now I use them to Clean guns on and make guide rods and grips. One of these would made a fine reloading bench.

A few guys send some emails when I posted some pics of my garage so we made up another couple for a friend and I took photos. For now I will not include any measurements, as the photos should give you the idea. If there are any specific questions to measurements, ask and I will go measure it for you.

One nice feature is that when you wear out the top, you can just take out a few screws and turn it over.

Tools we used:
-Sawsall
-Chop Saw
-Table Saw
-Drill
-Palm Sander
-Tape Measure
-Air powered Staple Gun (not really needed, but it helps when building the frame for the top
-Wood glue

Lumber purchased from the local Home Depot:
-1 4x8 Sheet of MDF (They will cut it in half for you. I recommend this)
-4 2x4's
-2 4x4's

Other items purchased from Home Depot:
-3 inch Grabber screws
-1.5 inch Grabber Screws

 

[12 Volt Man]

 

[griz]

How about a pic of the finished product?

 

[12 Volt Man]

And when you are finished, make sure to clean your guns

You might end up with a more sturdy table if you use a pen like this

 

[12 Volt Man]

Sorry. Just relized I jumbled up the order of some of the pictures. I am sure you get the idea anyway.

 

[R-Tex12]

I just hafta be the first: Tell us about the ballpoint, 12Volt!

Nice bench, BTW - great job.

R-Tex (who's not minding his own business)

 

[12 Volt Man]

No real good story too it.

My wife works for a doctors office and there are Drug Sales Reps who bring her pens all the time. I told her I wanted a Viagra Pen and there it is.

Like I said before, if you use a pen like that while "erecting" your bench, it might end up more sturdy.

 

[R-Tex12]

Rats! I was hoping for a more scintillating story!

It really is a GREAT looking bench, though. Thanks much for going to all work and posting the pics.

R-Tex

 

[HankL]

Nice work man! Your photos give tons of information about constructing benches.
MDF looks like a great alternative to plywood to me. Less cost and way more density. How does it take a finish?

 

[Cal4D4]

Clean little bench. Easily modified for various tasks. MDF already has a finish.

 

[12 Volt Man]

You guys are right. MDF for some reason is alot cheaper than Plywood now. We used the 3/4 inch thick material. I suppose you paint it if you wanted or try some other type of finish. All I did was put some Thompson's water seal on it as that is all I had.

 

[Black92LX]

amazingly enough those look exactly like a BEER PONG TABLE!!!!!

 

[JJohnston015]

Norm Abram would have a fit if he saw you using a table saw that way!

 

[griz]

Good looking and well built bench.

And if you are interested in some Virginia and West Virginia licence plates I know somebody who will trade. He has a similar "plate wall".

 

[Waitone]

I wonder if we could get Norm to design a bench for us. Sturdy but light. Functional yet pleasing to the eye. Multi-functinal yet dedicated.

 

[Joey2]

You did a read good job. MDF is a good choice.

But please, I think your hat could use a wash.

Not flaming you, just joking with you.

 

[Rembrandt]

Norm Abram would have a fit if he saw you using a table saw that way!

....not to mention Norm's admonition to wear safety glasses, the most important shop rule! Of course to qualify for a Norm Abrams seal of approval it would need to be assembled with biscuits.



Nicely done....

 

[Claude Clay]

it would need to be assembled with biscuits.

doughnuts for an LEO i understand.......
but who are you making it for that you need biscuits?

 

[tpaw]

Outstanding!!!!!! Carry on!!!!!!!..........

 

[acdodd]

I am really going to miss watching Norm.