Affordable workbench?

[aristocatz]

I want to buy my DH a workbench for his birthday, but I am on a limited budget: $100-$150. Anyone have any suggestions?

I was looking at this one:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...=true&storeId=10051&ddkey=http:OrderCalculate

Thanks!

 

[dbarker]

FYI - that link does not work.

 

[parrothead365]

It really depends on what kind of work he will be doing on it. If he is a wood worker then one he can mount a vise on the side is preferable. More of a mechanic the as heavy duty as you can afford with an easy clean top and the ability to mount a steel jaw vise on top is the ticket. If he is a gemeral all around handyman then a sturdy wooden top one would do fine.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Check Harbor Freight. They have nice ones and the prices are good. They also always have a coupon for like 20% off. Good luck!

 

[mrodgers]

Bunch of 2x4's and some plywood and hardboard. Real workbenches aren't bought, they are built.

$150 isn't going to get you squat for a workbench. Maybe for something to sit in the corner of the garage to say "I have a workbench" but nothing that is useful.

 

[Squirlz]

Bunch of 2x4's and some plywood and hardboard. Real workbenches aren't bought, they are built.

$150 isn't going to get you squat for a workbench. Maybe for something to sit in the corner of the garage to say "I have a workbench" but nothing that is useful.

Here's the one I built with leftover wood from our new garage build. 2x4 frame, 4x4 legs and 2 pieces of 1/2" sanded plywood for the top.

I have a 6' Gorilla bench in the basement for model building. Very nice, but pricey.