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Wow, where do you begin to review? I researched this product, before I purchased and I have not been let down. There are so many great configuration for this bench, so I though I would add my own. I needed the work top to be 4 feet by 2 feet, to fit the space I needed. I pre cut and painted all the pieces before I assembled, per suggestion of a previous reviewer, which made the painting process less of a hassle later. I attached 4" wheel casters, which clears the bench to roll. I should have purchases at least one locking pair. Oh well, works great for now. I wanted leg and foot space underneath the bench to place a chair, so if you need wood dimensions for the angled cuts, feel free to contact me. I attached a photo of all the screw, washers and such I used on top of the included hardware. Everything in the pics are included in the Amazon box, of course except the wood. I installed a light switch which is hard wired to the Stanley power strip. The work bench light is plugged into the power strip. I purchased an adjustable Bar Stool from Amazon as well, which was cheaper and more functional than all the other "garage stools" I looked up. Overall, I liked the ease of construction, although it actually took me about four days. I am no carpenter, but my father in law brought over his miter saw, which saved tons of time (to me). I left the top shelf the same size as the work bench to put boxes on top. I think it looks like a pagoda! lol I used all 3/4" plywood on the flat surfaces and 1/2 plywood for the work space backing. Thanks for looking! I hope the photos do it justice. Requested parts list below: For the casters: 4" heavy duty casters. Screwed to wooded angles (I used 2x6 cedar wood, left over from an arbor) with 10 x 1 stainless steel screws and 1/4" washers (see photo). To mount the cedar wood, I used 9 x 2-1/2 Particle Board screws (see photo). The cedar wood was placed where I wanted it and marked (see photo), to make sure my casters cleared the rotation. Then I just cut the wood at a 45* angle above the mark. Not rocket science. To make the lower shelving supports: (see updated photo with measurements). I screwed them together with the particle board screws. Two per each contact point. When I finished making the "wings", I just traced the edge on the loose piece of shelving to mark where I was going to saw my cuts. Once the shelving piece was cut, then I screwed everything together. Bottom shelf, middle shelf, then top shelf, each held down with 6 x 1" Drywall screws spaced about 12" apart. The lower legs and upper 2x4 pieces were all screwed with the stock screws. The Light: From Home Depot - Model # MNSL L48 2LL MVOLT 40K 80CRI M6 Internet #300263608 Store SKU #1002098190 This light has to be wired. No wiring is included. You have to purchase a three prong wiring kit, as long as you need it. I plugged it into the power strip.
May 2017 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase
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2x4basics 90165ONLMI Custom L-Shaped Workbench
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