Best wood for workbench and garage shelving

[Dennis_F]

Hi

I am looking build a workbench and shelving unit for my garage and was hoping to use untreated 70x35 framing pine. However it appears that there is none available at any Bunnings store (that I can find).

So can you help suggest a cheap(ish) alternative?

There is the treated version (blue) available but how can I remove the blue in order to oil it? Or would I need to paint it?

Is there something else Bunnings has available that you would recommend I use instead?

Thanks

Dennis

[EricL]

Hello @Dennis_F 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your workbench.

The next step up would be the 70x35 blue timber. I suggest just painting it to your preferred colour. If you can't find the untreated 70x35, the blue timber set is ok to use as a frame for your workbench and shelving unit. However, I suggest speaking to a timber yard team member just to make sure that there are none in the yard before you buy the blue set.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric