This project is not so much a step-by-step guide, but more of an idea. Sometimes buying something is not really the best thing to do. I have a lot of electronic test equipment and I could not find a reasonably priced desk or bench that would put everything within easy reach. So I decided to build one.
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Turning Scrap Wood into a Really Useful Workbench
For Father's Day I got a pocketing jig, which allows me to make quick joins in most types of wood. So I decided to put together the *perfect* electronics workbench from some left over timber.
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Steps
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Step #1: Old Bench : Repurposed Dining Room Table
- My old workbench wasn't "working" — despite my best efforts to keep it clean, it was constantly getting choked up with wires, cables, and parts, and I could never find anything.
- It was too deep, too flat, and just too darned big — not an efficient use of space at all. Rather than buy another one that was "close" I decided to make one from stuff I have lying around.
- The advantage to this approach is that if I don't like it, I can change it, or add to it whenever I feel like it.
Conclusion
Hopefully you've gained the inspiration to build some custom furniture for yourself. 2x4's are really cheap, although not as attractive as oak or maple, they are easy to work with. I spent very little on the bench, but you could probably build the whole thing (including the cost of the jig) for $100.