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Popular Woodworking Magazine and Woodworking Magazine projects by BobLang. How to Build Your Own Workbench/Storage Shelf. Out of all the virtually unlimited projects you can make with Kee Klamp fittings, the workbench/storage shelf is undoubtedly one of the most versatile.

How to Build Your Own Workbench/Storage Shelf

You can use it in your garage to hold your tools, in your living area to display knick knacks, or in your bathroom to hold towels and toiletries. This combination workbench/shelf can also function quite well in a nursery, bedroom, kitchen, pantry, foyer, game room, or any other nook and cranny around your home. Admitting that this piece was a winner for all of our customers was a given. However, our challenge with this undertaking was to make it as cost-effective as we could, since the wood alone could add hundreds of dollars to the project. In the effort to illustrate that a low-cost alternative could be easily accomplished, we tackled the project with a $200 budget. Tools and Materials Raw Materials from Home Depot Kee Klamp Fittings from Simplified Building Step One – Cut the Pipe to Desired Length Step Four: Cut the Shelves.

An 8020 Work Bench. I have the details and lots of pictures posted here at talkFestool.

An 8020 Work Bench

No use posting it twice. Actually, I've been unsuccessful trying to join there because what is believed to be blocking twice now by my ISP for the registration confirmation email, and as a result cannot view the pictures you've got over there. Has anybody else had this problem registering at TalkFestool?

My ISP is Bell Sympatico. I just sent them another "Contact Email" at TF describing this problem, further explaining that I had received the second attempt to receive the confirmation email on my BlackBerry only where they should be showing up on my Desktop PC as well, but the site won't allow me to confirm from the BlackBerry. Kevin, I haven't see the email, but... Are you saying that you're trying to forward mail from your BlackBerryto to your PC and it's not working?

In any case, I activated your account. Regards, Dan. Hey that's great Dan. An 8020 Bench - talkFestool. My new 8020 workbench, 58 by 30.5 inches, 32 inches high.

An 8020 Bench - talkFestool

Part 1 - Legs and Frame All of the talk around here about making benches reminded me that I've planning to build one. The game plan was to use one of my lower kitchen cabinets when I build the new ones. That cabinet project has been on hold for a while and could be for another 6 months so I decided it was time to move on with the workbench. I have some old table legs sitting around. I have been watching the 8020 store on eBay and I've been picking up pieces for this bench for 18 months.

So, getting down to business, the first task was to rebate the legs to hold the frame. The next task was to make 4 corner brackets for the frame. With the frame and legs bolted together, this bench feels rock solid. Next is the sub frame to hold the MDF top in place. Modern woodworking furniture plans. DIY + Design: Your Field Guide to a Well Designed Do It Yourself Lifestyle. Woodworking Plans for Immediate Download from PlansNOW.com. DIY Plan Catalog. If you appreciate the free content of this site, please thank our sponsors.

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