I've been looking to upgrade the workbench to something a bit more conducive to my work, but I need to stay within a fairly tight budget. I came across the Harbor Freight workbench and was curious as to how good it really was for the price? It seems to be nearly exactly what I had in mind for a workbench - size, material, construction, features, etc. I realize a lot of what they sell is budget goods, so I'm not expecting a ton, but it seems very well built for the price. The reviews on the HF site are actually quite good for the Bench, but I wanted to get some more opinions that may not be so bias.



Any experience with this particular HF work bench? It seems as if several other retailers carry it as well, many for a much higher price.



http://www.harborfreight.com/workben...ood-69054.html



http://www.harborfreight.com/60-inch...nch-93454.html

 

why not just build your own. That work bench from HF probably has about $20 worth of wood in it.

 

You can get a hell of a lot of 4x4, 2x4, screws and sheets of 3/4" plywood for $160! Besides which you can tailor it to suit your height and reach which is awesome (I know because I did it).



Stand in your usual work shoes and place your arms at your sides with hands horizontal, palms down. This is your workbench height, and that is the iron rule. If the location and materials allow, lean forward and see how far your arms reach with your fingers at that height - add a couple of inches, and you have the depth of the bench.