I want a new workbench

I'd like to get a new workbench for my garage.  The bench I've been using for the past four years is a leftover from the previous owner of my house and is a fairly sturdy DIY version but with limited storage and power.  He/she took three particle board vanities and screwed them together, then fastened a thick sheet of MDF across the top of all three.

I'd like to have one with a nice wood top, an open shelf and some drawers underneath, and a pegboard back with a light and a power strip.  I've considered building a DIY version and haven't ruled that out yet, but I have run across a few off the shelf workbench systems that I like

The Craftsman #61825 from Sears has all of the features I want, but I'd like to check it out at the store and see the quality for myself.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0082000B

The price is nice and it seems to go on and off sale all the time, so there is a good chance I could get an awesome bargain if I just time it right and do a little coupon stacking.  :)

If the #61825 isn't up to snuff, I would be open to the models in the Craftsman Professional line (assuming I could afford them).

Gorilla Racks has one I like, the GRB 7560

http://www.gorillarack.com/products/workbench/workbench.htm

I would need to add a power strip and light on the GRB 7560, but that wouldn't be a problem at all.

Of course there are always options like these euro workbench systems from Global Industrial. Those wouldn't be cheap, but I'm sure they're awesome.

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/cat/info/6897/sub/6/category.web

If anyone has some ideas or suggestions for off the shelf workbenches that are good for weekend DIYers, I'd love to hear about them.

May 12, 2009

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