Best tool storage bench?

[LewisB]

Hello,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good tool storage bench ?
I'm possibly looking at this one by BIGDUG but wanted some other potential reviews / recommendations before hand.
Thanks

https://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-f...bigdug-garage-drawer-cabinet-workbench-p19959

 

[Spectric]

Do you need a bench and tool storage in the one unit ? Also what is it that you will be doing, that bigdug bench looks lightweight and the price gives it away so no good if you use traditional woodworking tools. Have you considered making your own bench ?

 

[LewisB]

Do you need a bench and tool storage in the one unit ? Also what is it that you will be doing, that bigdug bench looks lightweight and the price gives it away so no good if you use traditional woodworking tools. Have you considered making your own bench ?

Thanks for the reply. I already have a traditional sturdy woodworking workbench with vice etc. I was looking at a 2nd bench for other tasks that doesn't include sawing, planing etc. Also I could do with some storage so I figured a workbench with storage would be a good 2 in 1 option.

 

[Etaf]

my son-in-law fitted out a garage with bigdug and is very happy with the products - loads of draws cupboards etc

 

[LewisB]

my son-in-law fitted out a garage with bigdug and is very happy with the products - loads of draws cupboards etc

Awesome, do you know which products he bought?

Cheers

 

[Etaf]

the blue fronted cabinets
he did purchase a complete kit
he has 3 small cab over the top cabinet of the bench
then he has 2 under the bench draw sets and in the middle a cab on wheels
then he has 2 full height single cab
and another bench with 2 cabs underneath
i think thats it
to keep costs down
He made the benches out of birch ply and varnish with another bit on top as a waste
back in 2018ish (before birch ply went up in price) purchased over a year as funds become available
he also made up a peg board and french cleat system

 

[Spectric]

Take a look at

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sgs...-side-cabinet-and-work-bench-stc600?xnpe_tifc

 

[Cabinetman]

For a practical cost effective solution most use free to take away kitchen cabinets, not as sturdy as that one maybe but easily beefed up.
Surprised that it doesn’t come with some form of a plinth to stop shavings and everything else from going under there though.