2x4basics 14429 Workbench and Shelving Storage System with Hooks and Clamps
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 2x4basics 14429 Workbench and Shelving Storage System with Hooks and Clamps
Customer Review: 1000 lb. Capacity!
Summary: 5 Stars
Whether you need a small workbench or a monster 4'x8' bench you can make it with this kit.
A nice bonus is the shelf links. Who doesn't need extra shelving in the garage/shop/home/shed?
I built a 3'x8' work table using this kit. It's bomb-proof and has a capacity of 1000 pounds per shelf! Heck you could probably bury me in this sucker! Mostly I use my table for woodworking but ALL my DIY start on this table.
Just think...a few 2x4's and some plywood and you've got a nice work table. Look above for mine.
Customer Review: 2x4basics Workbench
Summary: 5 Stars
This bench went together easily, looks good and holds the wieght of all my tools.Customer Review: 3rd 2x4 basic bench
Summary: 5 Stars
This will be the 3rd 2x4basic work bench when I get it assembled. I like them because they are easy to build and configure to your needs. The first two are configured in different lenghts and widths. One is set up as a narrow reloading bench and the other as a car parts and everything else with a large vise mounted at one end. I plan to build this third bench as a large uncluttered work surface, that has storage underneath.Customer Review: A Great Kit for Reloaders!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a sturdy and large workbench to house my reloading supplies (Dillon 650 with goodies). Most of the commercially available benches did not fit the bill or were overly expensive. The Finley kit allows for great flexibility along with good savings. Obviously, you have to supply your own lumber given the price of this kit. I built a 6'x3' bench with a one-tier shelf.
As noted by others, the large home improvement stores (Home Depot and Lowes) will cut panels/sheets for you. However, both the Home Depot and Lowes by me would NOT cut 2x4s. So I had to invest in a circular saw and do the cutting myself. This added a bit to the cost, but I have the saw available for other projects. Another good tidbit is to pick up some 2-1/4" screws (1# box) to use in lieu of those provided by Finley. This makes for a more secure attachment of the legs. I also found a 1# box each of 2" and 1-1/4" screws handy for tightening down the large panels/sheets (didn't use a lot of the 1-1/4" screws, but I did use a few).
I used 2 sheets of MDF (6'x3'x1/2") and one sheet of plywood (6'x3'x5/8") to make my bench. In retrospect I might have gone with a full 1" thickness for the plywood, but what I have now is certainly stout enough. I used 15 2x4s overall to cut the various pieces I needed with some scrap left over. I added some cross-beams on the bottom two shelves to help support the MDF. I screwed down the sheets along with some glue. The plywood was used for the top as I wanted something to support the press. The shelves are sturdy and give excellent support. I went with a one-tier shelf using the six included supports.
One tool I found essential was a good pair of clamps. When working solo, these helped out a ton!
Given the weight of the completed bench, it was surprisingly easy to maneuver across my garage. The robust legs slide easily across the solid concrete.
The instructions are simple and if studied you can figure out what to do. I departed a little from the instructions and had no problems. However, some careful planning and dry runs can avert disaster.
I'm no craftsman (I'm a lawyer), but I am pleased by how my bench turned out. The Finley kit is great, even for us reluctant do-it-yourselfers! Check out Finley's website as it has the cutting guide to determine what sizes of lumber you need depending on the size of the table you want. This is what I followed and it turned out without any problems.
Customer Review: A forgiving and well-thought-out kit--great bootstrap project
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a carpenter, but needed to organize our home maintenance space. I tore out a crude and cruddy collection of scrap-lumber shelves left by the previous homeowner, and wanted to replace it with a large and organized space.
This kit gave me what I needed: sturdy legs, enough guidance to design and build a custom-sized workbench, and enough "give" in the design to accommodate minor variations in my cuts.
It's tiresome to recite, but this is a set of four poly-resin legs, six poly-resin shelf links, a package of coarse-thread drywall screws (perfect for fastening to the 2x4s that are the main ingredient of this product), a package of round-head wood screws for the shelving, and miscellaneous plastics parts for equipment hooks and a vise. NO LUMBER INCLUDED.
The shelf links are a "bundled" version of a standalone product:
Finley 07419 Basics 2-by-4 Shelf Links, 6-Pack, Black
I think this adds some value when you consider that the links purchased separately sell on Amazon for about $29 as of the date of this review.
I assembled a 7 foot by 32 inch bench, using a maple-face 3/4" plywood sheet for the work surface, and 3/4" MDF for the two bottom shelves. I built a custom overhead shelf, with the top shelf going across 7 feet and the mid-level shelf at the left, covering 24 inches in length. This is possible because the "shelf link" hardware is very flexible in configuration.
Unlike a few reviewers, I encountered no difficulties with the fastening hardware, which I found to be of high quality and generous quantity. It helped to have an electronic dimension calculator to sort out the custom measurements, but anyone who remembers their fractional math and is willing to think before they cut will have no trouble with the simple calculations required by this kit.
I love the new space, whose bottom shelves can now store my miter saw stand and workmate bench without problem; I recommend the kit highly. It's a great "bootstrap" project if you're just beginning to outfit a workshop.