2x4basics 90164 Custom Work Bench and Shelving Storage System, Black
Original price was: $159.00.$97.99Current price is: $97.99.
Last updated on August 24, 2024 1:00 am Details
- Lumber not included with each kit (Shelves not included)
- Includes 4 workbench legs, 6 shelf links
- Brackets made of heavy gauge structural resin. Workbench Legs to make a workbench in any length or width up to 8 feet by 4 feet (2.4m x 1.2m)
- Customizable workbench and shelving
- Only straight 90 degree cuts, no miter or angle cuts necessary
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2x4basics 90164 Custom Work Bench and Shelving Storage System, Black
Original price was: $159.00.$97.99Current price is: $97.99.
Brandon O’Connell –
I ordered this “workbench” thinking that it would be a great begging workbench for the price. Turns out its just the legs so the only thing your getting is tbe black pieces. This entire things shows u this workbench and how it cam be done different ways. However there is just one little spot that says lumber not included. Dont waste your money if u think you need these legs just go get some lumber from lowes
K9 Malinois Momma –
Love it! As a female I was a little worried about building my own gunsmithing bench, but this kit made it a breeze! Took me a few days, but I’m extremely happy with the results. I bought an extra set of shelf links to make the side shelves. Final product is super strong and solid!! So glad I bought this, and so is my kitchen table! 🙂
slapmackie –
I was able to buy the lumber, cut and build this in about 3-4 hours. I spent the rest of the weekend staining and wiring in lights. I am very impressed with the results, very easy and simple build. This is my new workbench for my bike shop, now I am ready to replace the old benches in my garage with this system. Super sturdy, just a great product in my opinion.
JD –
I was encouraged by the large number of positive reviews as well as the customizing options this kit allowed for. I had an idea of what I wanted going in and this kit provided for that.
I cheated a bit by having the folks at the big orange box store cut all my wood for me (big shout out to them for cutting nearly perfect cuts).
I used upgraded 2x4s and also used a sheet of 3/4 ply overlaid with another piece of 3/4 sanded birch ply. I wanted a cleaner top look so opted for the two layers. This also allowed for a better grab on my bench vise once I installed that. I also added a rounded piece of 1 1/2′”moulding on the front of the bench to cover the front edge as well as the two different layers of ply visible from the front. More for aesthetics than anything else, but it’s a nice look. I had to cut away small areas on each side to allow for the plastic legs braces as the ply sets in behind them slightly.
I chose to go with one long top shelf for storing power tools etc. I like the one smaller shelf on the side for smaller tools, bits, etc.
I used a Miniwax stain conditioner (highly recommend, especially for birch), and a Miniwax stain and poly as well. I applied 3 coats, as I am going to use my bench primarily for gun repair/assembly and wanted to avoid fluid stains, etc. I don’t suspect I will be beating or scraping the crap out of my top, so the poly works for me. If you’re doing carpentry, metal work, etc you may choose to avoid the poly.
I added some galvanized pegboard also found her on AMZ and a few small storage buckets and hardware containers. I added a shop towel holder on the side for clean ups and of course had to add a bottle opener on the front.
I added a nice LED shop light across the top and at 5000 lumens, it provides more than enough light. I will add a magnifying glass lamp at some point for the detail work.
Overall, love this bench. I probably spent more than I would have if I’d just gone out and purchased a complete bench. But I wouldn’t have it customized the way I like it, and would’ve missed the fun of building it myself.
Highly recommend to anyone even remotely handy. If you get the wood cut elsewhere, it’s very easy. As others have mentioned, get a nice power drill and a few Irwin Quik Grip clamps if you’re assembling yourself. Can’t do it without those.
Enjoy.
Mr. Haynes –
Wow, where do you begin to review? I researched this product, before I purchased and I have not been let down. There are so many great configuration for this bench, so I though I would add my own. I needed the work top to be 4 feet by 2 feet, to fit the space I needed. I pre cut and painted all the pieces before I assembled, per suggestion of a previous reviewer, which made the painting process less of a hassle later. I attached 4″ wheel casters, which clears the bench to roll. I should have purchases at least one locking pair. Oh well, works great for now. I wanted leg and foot space underneath the bench to place a chair, so if you need wood dimensions for the angled cuts, feel free to contact me. I attached a photo of all the screw, washers and such I used on top of the included hardware. Everything in the pics are included in the Amazon box, of course except the wood. I installed a light switch which is hard wired to the Stanley power strip. The work bench light is plugged into the power strip. I purchased an adjustable Bar Stool from Amazon as well, which was cheaper and more functional than all the other “garage stools” I looked up. Overall, I liked the ease of construction, although it actually took me about four days. I am no carpenter, but my father in law brought over his miter saw, which saved tons of time (to me). I left the top shelf the same size as the work bench to put boxes on top. I think it looks like a pagoda! lol I used all 3/4″ plywood on the flat surfaces and 1/2 plywood for the work space backing. Thanks for looking! I hope the photos do it justice.
Requested parts list below:
For the casters: 4″ heavy duty casters. Screwed to wooded angles (I used 2×6 cedar wood, left over from an arbor) with 10 x 1 stainless steel screws and 1/4″ washers (see photo). To mount the cedar wood, I used 9 x 2-1/2 Particle Board screws (see photo). The cedar wood was placed where I wanted it and marked (see photo), to make sure my casters cleared the rotation. Then I just cut the wood at a 45* angle above the mark. Not rocket science.
To make the lower shelving supports: (see updated photo with measurements). I screwed them together with the particle board screws. Two per each contact point. When I finished making the “wings”, I just traced the edge on the loose piece of shelving to mark where I was going to saw my cuts. Once the shelving piece was cut, then I screwed everything together. Bottom shelf, middle shelf, then top shelf, each held down with 6 x 1″ Drywall screws spaced about 12″ apart.
The lower legs and upper 2×4 pieces were all screwed with the stock screws.
The Light: From Home Depot – Model # MNSL L48 2LL MVOLT 40K 80CRI M6 Internet #300263608 Store SKU #1002098190
This light has to be wired. No wiring is included. You have to purchase a three prong wiring kit, as long as you need it. I plugged it into the power strip.