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MARTINSR · 09-19-2018, 11:57 AM

I have to tell you, I have had this beautiful bench in my garage/shop for 20 years.

Look at how thick the top is, almost two inches! It was an amazing bench, bolted to the wall, I could have built a friggin semi truck motor on it. But alas, it was always covered with crap! ALWAYS covered with crap.

I came to the conclusion I had to remove it so I could fit my truck frame into to garage/shop. I cut it up taking the piece with the vice off, made a few new legs and reinforcements.

Then moved it to the other side of the garage out of the way.

I haven't moved the truck frame in there yet so that spot where the bench was has remained empty, I roll the MIG over there now, I can walk through without an issue, it's awesome! I have used the new bench where it is now for a month or so and I don't miss the big bench at all, I am thrilled with what I have done and know I will never make that mistake of having a junk collector again.

Brian

09-19-2018, 11:57 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What is on your work bench? I have to tell you, I have had this beautiful bench in my garage/shop for 20 years. Look at how thick the top is, almost two inches! It was an amazing bench, bolted to the wall, I could have built a friggin semi truck motor on it. But alas, it was always covered with crap! ALWAYS covered with crap. I came to the conclusion I had to remove it so I could fit my truck frame into to garage/shop. I cut it up taking the piece with the vice off, made a few new legs and reinforcements. Then moved it to the other side of the garage out of the way. I haven't moved the truck frame in there yet so that spot where the bench was has remained empty, I roll the MIG over there now, I can walk through without an issue, it's awesome! I have used the new bench where it is now for a month or so and I don't miss the big bench at all, I am thrilled with what I have done and know I will never make that mistake of having a junk collector again. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"