Work Bench under $400?

[buggz]

Hmm, all the big local stores want around $400 for a "regular" wooden top work bench.
Anyone know any good deals? Specifically for mounting an RCBS RC Supreme.

 

[itchyTF]

I used a 30x80 solid core door slab. I think it was around $75-80 before all the crazy price increases. It's heavy!

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Built a frame out of scrap lumber then went to HD and bought the cheapest 6' counter top they had. Trimmed it to fit. I have a Rock Chucker bolted to mine.

 

[pirate ammo]

Do it yourself model. took the wheels off of it.

 

[TAJ45]

If available in your area, try Habitat for Humanity or Salvation Army for a solid core door.
You are so very correct. They make excellent bench tops. I have 3 in use.

 

[Boatschool02]

Big fan of these if the dimensions work for you.
Also available with center legs, which I do not care for.
125 pounds. Adjustable feet. 4 & 6 foot models. Very solid.

Seville Classics UltraHD Height Adjustable Workbench, 72" W x 25" D x 28.5”- 42” H - Sam's Club

Buy Seville Classics UltraHD Height Adjustable Workbench, 72" W x 25" D x 28.5”- 42” H : Workbenches at SamsClub.com

www.samsclub.com

 

[LVLAaron]

Home depot has been carrying butcherblock slabs for 100 bucks. That's a great top. Make your own bottom.

Or, two thicknesses of 3/4 MDF for the top. Coat it in poly. Heavy and solid work surface

 

[MikeT49]

Find a used metal desk. I can run my Chargemaster and seat bullets while it's running with no effect to the powder charge.

 

[JMayo]

HF 4 drawer with 5.5 inches added to the back and under the legs.

 

[F Class John]

Here’s what I just did earlier this after using one of those Harbor Freight workbenches for years. You can usually find some version of these for under $400 at hardware stores or Craigslist and I’m loving it.

 

[buggz]

The link to the Sam's Club benches are a win to me.
Thanks!

 

[joshb]

Find a used metal desk. I can run my Chargemaster and seat bullets while it's running with no effect to the powder charge. View attachment 1260795

Yup! I bought one of those for $20 at the Salvation Army!

 

[338 dude]

Hmm, all the big local stores want around $400 for a "regular" wooden top work bench.
Anyone know any good deals? Specifically for mounting an RCBS RC Supreme.

I got my reloading bench at Harbor freight it was fairly cheap and serves my purpose is just fine

 

[joshb]

 

[shoobe01]

I like most of these ideas. Check craigslist, check Habitat or whoever else has used stuff, even check in the thrift stores as they sometimes have stuff.

Also at Habitat, otherwise the scrap bin at Home Depot etc: kitchen counters. My now 20 year old bolted-to-wall workbench is a scrap of kitchen counter with backsplash. Mounted to wall brackets, a bit of other 2x4 frame, a few 4x4s straight down, and then things like the vise are straight above a post, so it's strong enough to pound on, the melamine cleans up great.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

uline

 

[Jr solocam]

2x4 Basics kit $68
4'x2' butcher block top $100
25' of scrap 2x4s.

Rock solid and looks nice.

 

[jdh47]

Current material prices make the $400 sound pretty good. If you can get the material reasonable you can "build back better"..

 

[rwj]

Husky at Home Depot... currently $285

Husky 72 in. W x 24 in. D Adjustable Height Black Workbench for Ready to Assemble Steel Garage Storage System G7200S-US - The Home Depot

Enhance the functionality of your work station without any effort by choosing this extra ordinary Husky Adjustable Height Solid Wood Top Workbench.

www.homedepot.com

 

[GotRDid]

If only I had invested when the market was low, I could afford to rebuild our range benches.
GotRDid.