u/teds_bit

Just finished building my workbench and I’m honestly pretty happy with how it came out.

The usable work surface is 39” × 63” and the bench height is about 36”.

Built the frame using:

-4×4 beams (10×10 cm)

-2x3 lumber (roughly 7×5 cm)

it feels surprisingly solid and sturdy for a beginner attempt

The top is made from MDF because that’s what I already had on hand. I know MDF isn’t the best choice for moisture or heavy impacts, but it seemed good enough to get started and I can always upgrade the top later.

I also added height-adjustable casters, which let me roll the bench around when needed and then lower it onto solid feet for stability while working. That ended up being one of my favorite features.

Other details:

-built-in space for my table saw/circular saw setup

-open storage underneath for tools and materials

I learned a ton during this project and I would love to hear your thoughts:

-What would you change?

-Any upgrades you’d recommend?

-Anything I should watch out for long term with this design?

Thanks

Just finished my first real workbench build and I’m honestly pretty happy with how it came out.

The usable work surface is 39” × 63” and the bench height is about 36”.

Built the frame using:

•	4×4 beams (10×10 cm)

•	2x3 lumber (roughly 7×5 cm)

For a first build, it feels surprisingly solid and sturdy.

The top is made from MDF because that’s what I already had on hand. I know MDF isn’t the best choice for moisture or heavy impacts, but it seemed good enough to get started and I can always upgrade the top later.

I also added height-adjustable casters, which let me roll the bench around when needed and then lower it onto solid feet for stability while working. That ended up being one of my favorite features.

Other details:

•	middle storage shelf

•	built-in space for my table saw/circular saw setup

•	open storage underneath for tools and materials

I learned a ton during this project, especially since it’s my first build at this scale.

Would love to hear your thoughts:

•	What would you change?

•	Any upgrades you’d recommend?

•	Anything I should watch out for long term with this design?

Thanks!

I recently started building my woodworking workshop and decided to go with a raised foundation using concrete blocks placed between 70 cm (about 28 inch) deep concrete piers.

Between the concrete piers I also dug trenches that i filled with gravel for extra stability and better drainage around the foundation.

The workshop size is 4 x 6 meters (about 13 x 20 feet).

The concrete piers were evenly distributed to support the entire floor structure:

3 piers across the width and 5 rows total, for a total of 15 concrete piers with post brackets installed.

I covered the ground with a very thick plastic vapor barrier to help prevent moisture from reaching the wood structure.

On the underside of the floor framing I applied 2 coats of bitumen waterproofing, the same type commonly used for underground house foundations.

I also removed 2 concrete blocks on each side of the foundation and covered the openings with perforated metal mesh to keep animals out while still allowing airflow underneath the floor to help reduce moisture buildup.

I have absolutely no experience in construction, so I’d really appreciate any advice or feedback from people who know more about foundations and whether this seems like a solid approach long-term.

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