| A garage workbench is an essential piece of | | | | what you want. Kits are available with everything |
| equipment in any home workshop. A workbench | | | | you need to create your bench. Instructions and |
| will allow you to complete projects easily and with | | | | materials are included with the kit. With this |
| greater accuracy. A variety of pre made | | | | method, you will be limited to the kit?s design. |
| workbenches are available to fit your needs. If | | | | The benefit is that all pieces are pre cut. You |
| you prefer, you can make your own workbench, | | | | won?t need to worry about uneven cuts. |
| either with a kit or from a plan. | | | | You can build your own bench and purchase all |
| Choosing a garage workbench | | | | the materials. This method is a bit more |
| Workbenches are available in a wide variety of | | | | complicated, but you have more control about the |
| sizes and styles. Benches are great for | | | | final outcome. Free workbench plans are available |
| woodworking, crafts and other household | | | | on the internet with detailed instructions for you |
| projects. You can purchase a bench at most | | | | to follow. Cut the plywood according to the |
| home improvement stores. Another option is to | | | | directions and be sure to make your cuts straight. |
| build your own bench. You can find plans in books | | | | For best results, choose good quality wood, oak |
| and on the internet with instructions to create the | | | | or a hardwood plywood is an excellent choice. Use |
| perfect bench to suit your needs. | | | | several coats of polyurethane to protect the top |
| A table style workbench is made of heavy duty | | | | of the bench. Be sure to sand between each coat. |
| materials to stand up to regular use. Most models | | | | A good urethane coating makes messes easier to |
| have a hardwood top with metal legs. Table tops | | | | clean up when working on projects later. |
| can also be made of steel. These resemble a | | | | Organizing and Making Room in your Garage |
| typical table shape with nothing underneath. | | | | You will need to organize your garage and create |
| Cabinet style benches have drawers or cabinets in | | | | storage space to make room for workbenches. |
| the space under the table top. This is great for | | | | Determine what you need to store. Start with a |
| utilizing otherwise wasted space. This method | | | | good clean out and get rid of things you don?t |
| allows for additional storage space. Some have a | | | | need. Throw away old paint and other junk. Give |
| pegboard backing that is perfect for hanging hand | | | | away or donate old items, tools or other things |
| tools. You won?t need to dig through drawers or | | | | that are too good to throw away, but that you |
| a tool box to find what you need. | | | | don?t need any more. |
| A power strip bench is a good choice if you use | | | | The walls of your garage offer great |
| power tools often. These come with up to nine | | | | opportunities for storage space. Cabinets are |
| outlets in a strip with a heavy duty power cord. | | | | great for organizing clutter. High cabinets are good |
| They also have current protection to prevent | | | | for storing chemicals and paints. Sharp items can |
| overload. These can be either six or eight foot | | | | be put up high to keep them away from children. |
| benches. Some have a tool caddy to hold smaller | | | | Consider locks if you have young children. Locker |
| tools. | | | | cabinets are perfect for larger items. Drawers are |
| Build Your Own Workbench | | | | good for organizing tools, fishing equipment and |
| Consider building your own bench to get exactly | | | | other small items. |