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My new workshop
Hi,
I recently moved into my new place, and apart from a lot of other things needing attention, I thought I would start off by making a workshop in the garage.
Happy to share specifics about how I went about making things, my thought process, and what materials I used etc, so please let me know if you'd like those details as it may help someone else out.
This is what it looked like when I did my final inspection just before I moved in:
And, this is the final product:
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Re: My new workshop
Almost spot on mate, apart from a few minor details;
1. I used 19mm C/D structural plywood for the top of the workbench and for the bottom shelf
2. I mounted the bottom shelf as low as I could go, almost to the floor so I had maximum space underneath to fit larger objects and materials
3. It’s 900mm high. The width and length can be customised to whatever you want obviously.
4. I glued and used pocket holes to join all timber
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Not oiled, but I used a stain with hardener in it. I gave it about 4 coats. Works well as it protects it from spills, glue, and light scratches.
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Re: My new workshop
Love it well done!
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Nice work!
I have tried to think what the blue pipe is used for on the left hand side of the bench and failed to come up with a satisfactory guess?
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I've put my investigatory skills to the test and my best guess is that it is the mounting section of a Parktool bench-mounted bicycle repair stand. I arrived at that conclusion as @RatBoy said previously that half his garage was dedicated to bicycles.
The colour threw me for a little bit as I presumed it was something from Kinchrome. I'm keen to hear what it actually is and if any of our members have some other ideas.
Mitchell
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Re: My new workshop
Hi @Brad ,
It's a Park Tool bench mount repair stand, it looks different because I've taken the clamping jaws out of it when I don't use it becasue they stick out a bit and I kept walking into it.
Also, good job @MitchellMc , your investigative skills are on point
Cheers
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Re: My new workshop
Hi @RatBoy,
Nice work!
Just a question, is that some sort of carpet or coating on that floor?
If so, what sort is it?
I wish my workshop was this neat, at the moment it looks like someone blew up an Electrical wholesalers.
Cheers,
Mike T.
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WOW, that is an amazing work space...I'm inspired.
I can't wait to see what awesome creations are made here. Great transformation, all that hard work paid off... amazing.
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Re: My new workshop
I used to work in a bike factory and we didn't have something as nice as that to work with.
Frame welder did use a swivel clamp system on a conveyor system.
Assembley was done by using the seat tube as the anchor point.

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