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Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

JoeAzza
Kind of a Big Deal

Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

I like changing things in my workshop/garage, a while back I modified my work bench to a mobile one, I was happy with the way it turned out. You can see how I did it in my previous entry on the Bunnings Workshop site. I have been thinking of making my solid mobile workbench into a modular one, split up in three sections, that can be rejoined into one bench. Here are the photo's from start to finish, hope you like it. Lot's of photos.

 

Before and after shots.

 

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Deconstructing work bench

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No going back now, cutting starts.

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Di section completed, extra timber, extra wheels installed. ( approximated cost of modification, just under $400, for heavy duty wheels, timber and toggle clamps)

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Bench top was cut up and installed, the original bench top was not enough to cover the three benches, the reason is that I decided to make the the first and third bench top longer to allow for clamps, luckily I had a piece of the original bench top off cut which fitted perfectly for the middle unit.

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Toggle clamps fitted to join the work bench together

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The madness!!!!!!!

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Now you can see that I like modular everything.

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Front shot of Modular workbench ( yet to be varnished)

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Rear shot of modular work bench 

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Modify a solid work bench into a modular work bench

What a wonderful modification to your already amazing bench setup, @JoeAzza. I trust having the ability to move the individual units where needed remarkably improves the efficiency of your day-to-day tasks.

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Mitchell

 

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NatashaD
Growing in Experience

Re: Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

The toggle clamps are genius!

Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

Thanks for joining in the discussion @NatashaD. Great to see you make your first post. I'm sure @JoeAzza appreciates the positive feedback.

 

Looking forward to reading more about your own projects and plans soon. 

 

Welcome to the community,

 

Jason

 

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NatashaD
Growing in Experience

Re: Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

Thanks Jason! 

TedBear
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Solid workbench modified into modular workbench

Hi @JoeAzza , I have to love your modifications. Many years ago I converted all my work spaces (and "wall" hangings) to modular. It makes the workspace so much more usable than having to be  working against the wall just because the bench is stuck there. I'll never go back to one large single bench again. You've done a great job of it.

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