u/cryptotarheel

What are some suggestions for determining how to maximize the height and number of drawers for your bench? Is there a known process or formula?

I am adding approx. 18 drawers to my garage wall workbenches. It’s a standard wall bench with a lower section for a desk in the middle that will one day support a miter saw. (My dewalt doesn’t fit but it’s still good so it stays on its folding stand.)

The benches are in two sections.
There are 4 mobile carts under the overall bench. The drawers will go into these carts.
They are 30H 29W 23D.

One half of the will be my woodworking tools.

The other half will be mechanics tools. (Deep 1/2 and 3/8 sockets/ rackets, wrenches etc. )

I winged it for my closet built ins but I am thinking that there is an actual method that I just don’t know yet.

Do you have any tips that you use to maximize the spaces in your bench drawers?

My wife bought me a sewing machine! I told her that I made a duffle bag in school that I still use after almost 40 years and we could use it for so many projects. She’s amazing.

As I was searching for a case, I saw that there are many different options. Before I purchase a $65 case, I am looking to see what kind of storage people find most useful.

What do you for a case? Hard cases, bag case, a plastic tote, or something else.

I anticipate it being used a few times a year, when not in use, I would like to store it in cabinet.

What are some suggestions?

It’s a Singer HD4411.
(Today, after joining this group, I learned that Reddit hates Singer but it is what I have and I am very excited. I’ll upgrade it later if necessary.)

https://x.com/alexforbesops/status/2055450729372942378

I am not in construction. But I do know that when you hire someone, you’re paying for their experience, tools, their experience with those tools, and all the things that you don’t think of as even a experienced DIYer.

My favorite part was (paraphrased),

I am gonna need you to pick up a $1200 Milwaukee saw and three pack of blades bc you’re asking for labor only.

I am not a handyman. But I do know that when you hire someone, you’re paying for their experience, tools, their experience with those tools, and all the things that you don’t think of as even a experienced DIYer.

My favorite part was (paraphrased),

I am gonna need you to pick up a $1200 Milwaukee saw and three pack of blades bc you’re asking for labor only.

I agree with you.

That’s it. That’s the post.