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Tool Benches
Posted on 6/9/24 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 6/9/24 at 3:23 pm
Does anyone have some good recommendations for tool benches? I've got my tools organized in bins buy im tired of sifting through them every single time trying to find the right bolt/tool.
I've been looking at Home Depot and im not sure of the quality of the main brands like Husky, etc.
Looking for a 60" or greater rolling tool bench like the below.
LINK
I've been looking at Home Depot and im not sure of the quality of the main brands like Husky, etc.
Looking for a 60" or greater rolling tool bench like the below.
LINK
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Posted on 6/9/24 at 4:46 pm to bayoutiger225
I have the husky a little bit smaller than that, and I love it.
Soft close drawers, nice casters, plugs, etc. I added some various magnetic attachments from harbor freight. I think it was like $400 a few years ago.
Eta: this is the one I have. The blue 46”
Soft close drawers, nice casters, plugs, etc. I added some various magnetic attachments from harbor freight. I think it was like $400 a few years ago.
Eta: this is the one I have. The blue 46”
This post was edited on 6/9/24 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 6/9/24 at 5:48 pm to bayoutiger225
check harbor freight for you needs. I have one similar as above but smaller for ammo and gun stuff. works well.
Posted on 6/9/24 at 5:53 pm to TTU97NI
I looked at HF, but the husky seemed like a better fit and finish
Posted on 6/9/24 at 6:10 pm to PapaPogey
Very nice. I can probably get away with something smaller but I worry about accumulating more tools and stuff.
I've ready some of the questions and I'd like to mount a vise or two onto that wooden top but the manufacturers advises against it but gives no reasons.
Have you mounted a vise or anything like that to the top?
I've ready some of the questions and I'd like to mount a vise or two onto that wooden top but the manufacturers advises against it but gives no reasons.
Have you mounted a vise or anything like that to the top?
Posted on 6/9/24 at 6:22 pm to bayoutiger225
I haven’t but I’m going to eventually. Top is pretty sturdy
As far as size, I don’t have multiples of many tools and this is pretty stuffed, so if you have a lot of tools I wouldn’t go smaller.
Drawers for the followin
1.Wrenches and sockets
2.Screwdrivers, Allen sets, levels
3.Pliers, snips, razor knives
4.Hammers/mauls
5.Electrical stuff- connectors, multi meter, spare outlets, zip ties, wire strippers
6.Drill bits, screws, chucks,
7.Various household things- hangers, wall anchors, glue, tape, stud finders
8/9. Drawers for bigger stuff. Sanders, dremel, lazer level, and carrying cases and a few other various things
As far as size, I don’t have multiples of many tools and this is pretty stuffed, so if you have a lot of tools I wouldn’t go smaller.
Drawers for the followin
1.Wrenches and sockets
2.Screwdrivers, Allen sets, levels
3.Pliers, snips, razor knives
4.Hammers/mauls
5.Electrical stuff- connectors, multi meter, spare outlets, zip ties, wire strippers
6.Drill bits, screws, chucks,
7.Various household things- hangers, wall anchors, glue, tape, stud finders
8/9. Drawers for bigger stuff. Sanders, dremel, lazer level, and carrying cases and a few other various things
This post was edited on 6/9/24 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:02 am to PapaPogey
I've got that same Husky 46inx24.5in. I believe I caught it on sale for $300, been very pleased with it.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:23 am to bayoutiger225
In my case I have a lot of tools as well as duplicates. My workshop is in the basement vs. the garage and frequently I find myself needing to take tools to different locations to work on a project.
I have two small upright chests - one in the basement and one in the garage. I keep mostly sockets in the garage chest along with screw drivers and items I need for the cars there.
In the basement, I keep almost everything else including duplicates of what I have in the garage.
What I find very useful is using the small tool cases like Dewalt sold at Home Depot for about $12 on sale to keep tool sets together. I have one case for electrical with wire stripper, wire nuts, various pliers, multimeter, electrical tape, etc. etc. I can just grab that case and maybe one or two other items I need and take it to where I need to work. I have cases set up like this for:
Oscilating tools (corded and cordless, blades, alan tool, etc
Angle grinder with changing wrench, extra discs
Small engine items like extra carbs, fuel line, gas primer bulbs, etc.
Electical (as mentioned)
Plumbing
Drill and impact wrench
Dewalt tool case -- Sale price around holidays about $12
If you pack tools that are frequently used together in these cases, you can probably make better use of the tool chest space you have. It save me a ton of time assembling tools I want for a project that are typically used together. I also save time getting them back where they are supposed to be once the job is done.
Bonus: The cases come with lots of divider cups. If you take some out to be able to fit the tools you want in the case, the extras work great in the tool chest drawers for smaller items.
I have two small upright chests - one in the basement and one in the garage. I keep mostly sockets in the garage chest along with screw drivers and items I need for the cars there.
In the basement, I keep almost everything else including duplicates of what I have in the garage.
What I find very useful is using the small tool cases like Dewalt sold at Home Depot for about $12 on sale to keep tool sets together. I have one case for electrical with wire stripper, wire nuts, various pliers, multimeter, electrical tape, etc. etc. I can just grab that case and maybe one or two other items I need and take it to where I need to work. I have cases set up like this for:
Oscilating tools (corded and cordless, blades, alan tool, etc
Angle grinder with changing wrench, extra discs
Small engine items like extra carbs, fuel line, gas primer bulbs, etc.
Electical (as mentioned)
Plumbing
Drill and impact wrench
Dewalt tool case -- Sale price around holidays about $12
If you pack tools that are frequently used together in these cases, you can probably make better use of the tool chest space you have. It save me a ton of time assembling tools I want for a project that are typically used together. I also save time getting them back where they are supposed to be once the job is done.
Bonus: The cases come with lots of divider cups. If you take some out to be able to fit the tools you want in the case, the extras work great in the tool chest drawers for smaller items.
This post was edited on 6/10/24 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:27 am to bayoutiger225
Check FB Marketplace honestly.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 10:48 am to TTU97NI
quote:
check harbor freight for you needs. I have one similar as above but smaller for ammo and gun stuff. works well.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:14 pm to bayoutiger225
Usually some good deals on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace if you aren't in a hurry until you see the one you want. Then go get it or it will be gone.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:27 pm to bayoutiger225
All of mine are Craftsman (normally not a Lowe's guy but Craftsman toolboxes are pretty classic) and they have been really good. Going on 10 years for most of them. My brother recently redid his garage and went with all Milwaukee and they are definitely nice, just a little pricier than the Husky you have pictured.
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