Using a racket wrench, I tightened up all the bolts, following the instructions, which were honestly really helpful and easy. The tool bench frame assembles really easily. You know what’s awesome? I can even roll it out on the driveway and work in the sunshine, which is great. I also knew that I wanted the tool bench to have casters so that I could move it around. That size, I knew, would not only fit both tools well but also would work well in the space under the pegboard. I chose the 24 inch by 36-inch shop stand. Essentially you get to customize the bench to get whatever size you want. And right under the pegboard storage? It was practically screaming for a little tool bench. We also build some pretty fab shelving on the back wall, creating more storage.Īfter we’d cleaned up, we had a lot more floor space to work with. We’d just done a massive overhaul and created some amazing pegboard storage, which got a ton of tools up and out of the way. It’s clean (which was an enormous project unto itself!) but my new bench tools are just kinda sitting there. Here’s what my shop looked like before I assembled the bench. So when the opportunity came up to collaborate with Rockler Woodworking, I knew I had an awesome solution. And didn’t want to spend forever building a bench because I just wanted to use my tools on other projects, like my daughter’s toy box and my son’s rocking horse. Because I wanted a bench that was super sturdy, ideally metal. I toyed with a number of ideas for securing my drill press and bandsaw.Ĭould I mount them to plywood and use clamps on my existing workbench? Sure.Ĭould I DIY a whole ‘nother workbench out of building lumber? Sure.īut I dismissed both of those ideas. Plus, if you want to ensure the accuracy of your cuts, guess what? Yep, you need to keep your tools secured to your bench. And a huge part of safety is ensuring that the tools don’t move when ya use them. So, here’s the thing: when you’re using bench top tools, like any tools, you must must must be safe. So if you’re looking for a new tool bench to get your workshop in top form, then keep on reading. I knew, without a doubt, I needed to build a sturdy tool bench. Yep, I’m the proud mama of a drill press and bandsaw! But, I had nowhere to put ‘em in my new workshop. I’d just gotten my hands on some super sweet Ryobi benchtop tools. Power tools, hand tools, benchtop tools, they all make me giddy with DIY inspiration. See, here’s the thing: while I love me some sparkly jewelry, my husband knows that the quickest way to my heart is through tools. In order to knock out some of my projects, though, I needed a new tool bench. As always, I’m only gonna share my absolute honest opinions with you all.įor those who’ve been following along for a little bit, you know that we just bought a new home with a super sweet workshop! The workspace is ahhh-mazing and I can’t wait to share more DIY and woodworking projects in this space. This post is sponsored by Rockler Woodworking – an awesome woodworking and tool company.
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