Worktop & Bench

[Maver1ck1314]

Hi Guys,

First post here!

Im putting a wee workbench in the garage, its a 3M worktop which fits perfectly into the space ive got. Im looking to build a frame which I can strap MDF onto to make my own shelves ect & finish it before painting it, What is the best type / size of wood to use for the frame and how do I fix this to the breezeblock & attach the worktop too. I will have a big tv and a computer monitor on there!

Cheers

 

[oilman]

I will have a big tv and a computer monitor on there!

Cheers

On a wee work bench??? In the garage??

You could use 4x2 CLS.

 

[Maver1ck1314]

its 3m long

 

[Maver1ck1314]

anyone?

 

[big-all]

well oil mans suggestion looks fine 4x2 cls is 3.5x1.5 inches 89x37mm timber

you could use 12 or 18mm mdf set up with battons to support your shelves or storage boxes like this
http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/bigall2005/?action=view&current=workshop12.jpg

 

[Maver1ck1314]

cheers guys, i diddnt know what cls was

how do i fix the timber to the breezeblock?

 

[big-all]

what weight are you planning to put on these shelves!!!

idealy an unsuported length of around 1m is ok for moderate loads and mdf shelves fronted with timber

or 0.75 if a bit heavier loaded

providing your not rebuilding engines or heavy hammering on the worktop and assuming you have a fully supporting frame
you will get away with brown plugs every 2ft along the top rail and one cenral and towards the bottom of each back leg into the wall

if you choose not to have a frame but 12 or 18mm mdf i would suggest around every 600mm you place a divider to hang your shelves from

i will go into more detail if you choose this method

 

[JonB]

You could try some cheap Kitchen Base units.
JonB