Garage Workbench

Garage Workbench: An Essential For "The Man Room"

When you consider the home that you purchase you are most likely thinking in terms of space for the car, storage for unused items and boxes, and of course the all important tool box and work station for the man of the house. This type of environment is not just a place to go and fix up little things or change the oil in the family mini van.  No, this is his man cave, so it is a very important part of the home. Such a place deserves the perfect Garage Workbench.

There are numerous options to consider for your workshop workbench and one of the first things you’ll have to decide is whether you would prefer a wooden or metal work bench.  The older fashion wood top benches can be as simple as a basic table form or you can find them with drawers, cabinets, and other nifty attachments to help make his dreams a reality.  Steel workbenches tend be more sophisticated and there are many extra options including prefabricated cabinets, tool boxes, and other items that can expand the functionality of his Garage Workbench. This not only makes everything in the space fit together better but it makes the area look very eye popping.  You can find any color that fits your space from the basics like white, black, red, blue to nearly anything else that sparks the imagination.

You can also do all of this to fit a budget. You don't need to sell the farm that you purchased just to furnish his work space. The first thing that you need to determine is what you can afford to spend, then look at what you need. Will you need a huge tool box or will a small one do? Will you need a table saw or a drill press? Should it be a folding, portable work bench that can roll or is a heavy duty, woodworking bench that stays in one place what he needs?  These are all important things to consider since you don't want to spend a ton on something that will never get used. Also make sure when looking for your Garage Workbench that you comparison shop.  Some of the most popular makers of workshop equipment are Black and Decker, Stanley, Wolfcraft and Bosch and they have several comparable models.  Do just a little research to find out who is offering the best deal.

Looking for the right workbench is like looking for any new piece of furniture. Making sure that it not only fits in with the garage space but also keep the needs of your handyman in mind. Get help online, get ideas for different kinds of styles and colors. Take the time to pick the perfect Garage Workbench because the more he likes it, the more he’ll use it. You will be grateful later that you did.  Trust me.

If you're going to put down a new floor before moving in your workbench, check out our aticle about interlocking rubber floor tiles.  They can make a great industrial floor finish for a workshop.