Need a source for very large work bench

[AllenGregoryIV]

Again thanks for all the help but this is for a school purchase so they don't want something that we would have to make. Cost really isn't a concern it is part of a much larger construction project that has been funded.

[geomapguy]

Little late to this thread

but looks Grainger might be a good source....they have a wide variety

McMaster also has some nice ones http://www.mcmaster.com/#assembled-workbenches/=q2tku8

[George]

Hi Allen
After reading the posts I am inclined to recommend building your own,
Having worked through this problem before I have found that smaller benches (sometimes with wheels) work best, mainly because of their versatility
A personal choice is ¼ plate for a work surface backed by 2”x6”
Please let us know what your solution is,
Have Fun
Geo.

[Kevin Thorp]

Guys (and gals) who build airplanes in their garages also need sturdy flat workbenches. Here's a good video & plans link: http://dreambuildfly.com/2010/08/building-workbenches/

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV

this is for a school purchase so they don't want something that we would have to make.

Any cabinet or furniture shop should be able to supply whatever you need.

We have a wonderful 4' x 8' table (you can see it at lower right in the video mentioned in this thread) that was made and donated to us by a shop that makes custom furniture for industry - like the NY Stock Exchange. It is MDF with Formica top, extremely sturdy. No reason it coldn't be maple butcher block with whatever options you like.

Find a vendor, get a quote, and show it to the school.

[AllenGregoryIV]

Originally Posted by DonRotolo

Any cabinet or furniture shop should be able to supply whatever you need.

We have a wonderful 4' x 8' table (you can see it at lower right in the video mentioned in this thread) that was made and donated to us by a shop that makes custom furniture for industry - like the NY Stock Exchange. It is MDF with Formica top, extremely sturdy. No reason it coldn't be maple butcher block with whatever options you like.

Find a vendor, get a quote, and show it to the school.

Thank you Don, that is much closer to what I was looking for.

[AndreaV]

I know you don't want to make the tables yourself, but Jaime Hynemen has a pretty sweet expanding table design. I am sure you can contract a welder to do all the work for you.

The video mostly covers welding, but he show off the table close to the beginning, and then goes over the construction towards the end. May not look too impressive, but they are VERY functional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1jeViV4l8

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by AndreaV

I know you don't want to make the tables yourself, but Jaime Hynemen has a pretty sweet expanding table design. I am sure you can contract a welder to do all the work for you.

The video mostly covers welding, but he show off the table close to the beginning, and then goes over the construction towards the end. May not look too impressive, but they are VERY functional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1jeViV4l8

Not necessarily useful for the thread, but I'm filing away this video for if I ever want a work table