Garage Work Benches

There are different types of workbenches designed for differing purposes. The two key things to consider in buying one that fits your needs are how much weight the table can handle, and what type of working surface you prefer.

Workbench surface types include plastic laminate, which is very durable and useful in a wide variety of settings. In fact, this is the most common type of workbench on the market. A second surface type is laminated maple, which is also strong and durable and holds up under a lot of weight. Besides these two there’s:

A side view of a DIY workbench for the garage

-         Steel: best for assembly and repair where there’s a lot of pounding and weight involved

-         Harboard: works well with chemicals and doesn’t splinter

-         ESD: specially designed for keeping electrostatic discharge from components

-         Pressed wood over steel: good for heavy work

-         Wood over wood: a good general workbench

-         Super Comp: incredibly strong and resistant

-         Graphite Composite: light, won’t warp, and resistant to most types of abrasion/corrosion.

In terms of construction there are two basic styles of workbench – square and flared. Square benches have the capacity to adjust in height, whereas flared do not. This means that if you get a flared table, you need to consider how long hours of standing over this piece will feel. Also consider if the ground on which you’re putting your bench is even. If not, you’ll need adjustable legs to make things level while working.

A few other considerations is how much weight you need the table to hold easily, if you’ll be working with other people, and if the table has storage capacity. For safety reasons you want a wider bench for more than one person. And since a workbench can take up substantial floor space, having one that offers shelving or cupboards and drawers is a great advantage.

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