Build workbench

[evoline]

Hi,
I'm planning to build a similar workbench for the garage like this one but smaller, with a length of 115cm instead of 180cm.
And a depth of 60cm instead of 70cm.

Is there no need for a support leg in the middle?

It will be made of 45x70 beams and then 12mm plywood on top.

(picture from the internet)

It will likely be used as a table and shelf for storage and not as a workbench in the long run, I would guess.

Thanks in advance

 

[slothy]

I think it should go well. I've built according to that, kind of. Double 45x70 actually. And with a 4cm thick oak slab on it (the block 500kr!). Haven't noticed any instability. I'll see if I can find a picture.

 

[Thomas_Blekinge]

It will work out great. I'm working on a similar base for a router table which does bear more load than just storage.
On the back, I screw a plywood sheet to the legs to increase rigidity. A diagonal brace there would do the same job.
Consider if you should have wheels underneath. And a small vertical board along the back edge of the sheet prevents small items from falling into the depth there.

 

[evoline]

Thank you for the answers.

No, no wheels on.
There will be a small rail on the back edge of the tables so nothing falls off the back.