How to build a custom thin workbench for small garden shed?

[JonnyH]

Hi,

First time doing a project like this. Would anyone be able to some advice on how to make it and suggestions of ideas?

I'm wanting to build a thin but tallish work bench for my partners shed. I"d like it to be tall because I need to fit a lawn mower under it and thin because the shed itself is quite small.

The internal shed dimensions are;

W- 745mm

L- 1490mm
H-1790mm

The Lawn mower is 860mm tall and 1240 long.

So ideally I'd like the work bench to be taller then the mower and then perhaps just under half the width of the shed so around 350mm.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Jonny

[JacobZ]

Hi @JonnyH,

I'm certain the helpful team at your local Bunnings store would be able to assist you to collect and cut the materials you'll require based off the photos above. 

There are only 2 types of timber so it will be fairly easy. If you tell them, you need at least 8.7 lineal metres of 70x35 H3 Pine and one sheet of 18mm MDF that can be cut to 1200x380mm, I'm sure they'll be able to assist.

I'd suggest heading to the Trade Desk at your local store, they'll be able to page one of the team members to come give you a hand.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[JonnyH]

Hey JacobZ,

Finished the build a couple of weeks ago. I ended up not using MDF because of the price and instead used two planks of hobby wood. They seem to do the trick.

Thanks again for all your help. It really gave me the confidence to go ahead with the project.

(Not the best photo)

I don't suppose you'd be able to help me on my next project?

Anyway, Cheers again.

Jonny

[JacobZ]

Hi @JonnyH,

That's brilliant, thank you for updating us on your completed project.

I'm glad I could help you gain the confidence to give it a crack and I am more than happy to help out with any of your future projects.

Congratulations on a job well done.

Jacob