I prefer to have the tool chests / cabinets on their own shelf away from the
bench. If they're at waist height, easier to reach. Plus they can be left
open while working. I put power tool cases, boxes, etc. under the bench a
foot back or so. A chair can be set in front then.
Gary Lin
Ken wrote:
> Are you suggesting putting the tool cabinets under the workbench? I
> hadn't thought of that, leaning as I was toward taking up a little of
> the bench top area and having the tools at easy height. What do others
> think of the pro's and con's of tool storage?
>
> I like that idea of the removable steel top.
>
> Ken Landaiche
>
> From: jniolon@uss.com [mailto:jniolon@uss.com]
> I noticed the other day in Home Depot that Simpson who makes the
> stong-tie construction plates, rafter ties etc... they have a set of
>
> workbench plans using their plates, connectors etc that is very
> substantial...you can build to your specifications and use their
> joinery. build in the shelving underneath that would hold your nice
> roller bearing slide cabinets.. I'm even invisioning a 3/16 formed
> removable steel top for the heavy/dirty stuff that would slide on or
> off as needed.
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