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Static electricity is fun to play with as a child. Combs, balloons and even cats lead to all kinds of neat experiments. It's not fun, though, when static-electricity buildup cause a failure of an electronic part you're troubleshooting at the workbench. Whether repairing or adding to a computer, or working on a kitchen appliance, keeping static down with a do-it-yourself solution for your bench is wise and inexpensive.
Benches provide extra seating in a room, but they can also provide much needed additional storage space. Accordingly, you can make a hinged-lid corner storage bench for your home as a DIY project for extra seating and storage space. A rectangular bench will fit nicely into a corner in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The asymmetry of the placement will create a visual interest in the room. A hinged-lid storage bench is ideal for halls, mud rooms and other areas where you might desire extra storage for hats, mittens, games, toys and any number of other items.
Welding is an industrial art form that melds two pieces of metal to each other in useful and aesthetic ways. The tools needed for welding range from large and heavy to small and easily misplaced. Each of the tools is essential to the process of welding, which necessitates some kind of movable workbench to store and make readily accessible the multiple tools a welder carries. The welder's bench must have hooks for hammers, grips, and torches, as well as a shelf for the welder.
When building long benches, it is all about the legs. The simplest way to build quick and sturdy bench legs is to make a pedestal-style leg that will span most of the width of the bench top. Add feet on either side of the leg for stability, and braces at the top of the leg for attaching it to the bench top and you’ve got a bench leg that is strong, stable and has a nice rustic appeal. Use these bench legs with slatted bench tops, or a single plank as a bench top.
A bench vise is one of the most important tools in woodworking, both for the professional and the DIY enthusiast. They come in many shapes and sizes depending on the type of project they are intended for, but you can make your own DIY bench wood vise from a couple of pieces of hardwood and a wood screw. By learning to build your own wood vise, you can always ensure you can build a vise that suits the exact needs for your projects.
Window benches are designed to fit in front of windows. Make your own window bench for your favorite sitting window. The design of the bench should be clean and open so that it does not detract from the beauty of the window. A rectangular box assembly is an ideal design because the it complements the window opening. The bench is designed for a 28-inch window, but you can adjust the dimensions to your space.
If you have an expanding family and are in need of some additional seating around your kitchen table, consider a do-it-yourself bench seat. A bench seat is an economical way to accommodate larger groups and is not a project that will drain your time or resources. Although no specific skills are required, comfort working a circular saw makes this project an easy weekend venture. Make several of these simple benches for elsewhere in your home or on your patio.
A garage bench is a place where you’re able to spread out your work, whether you're repairing or building things. It needs to be solid enough to hold heavy equipment, but the right height to work easily, and in most cases 30 inches high is ideal. Use an old solid-core door as the work surface. It’s strong, and the fact of it being one piece helps give stability to the frame and legs of the garage bench.
Children need all the help they can get to keep their things organized and neat. A storage bench for their room is one way to bring extra seating in the room, while at the same time providing storage space that is easily accessible. Cubby storage is the easiest for children to access, and there’s no danger of little fingers getting caught under hinged lids.
A hinged-top storage bench provides two useful things for any household: extra seating and hidden storage space. These kinds of benches are basic enough for most enthusiastic do-it-yourself types to manage, and can be tailored to suit almost any décor needs. Spruce up with paneling for an elegant feel, paint in monochrome for a modern edge, paint and distress for a shabby chic vibe or leave the wood finish and top with a comfy box cushion for a country look.
Store your family's shoe collection and also have a place to sit and tie them with a homemade shoe bench. A shoe bench differs from a shoe rack because it not only stores your shoes, but also functions as a bench. Shoe bench designs do not have to be complicated. They can be built using construction lumber that can be found at any local hardware store or lumber yard. Use lumber for the shoe bench's frame and use plywood for the shoe bench top and lower shelves.
Outdoor porch benches can be pricey when purchased from home and garden suppliers. Making your own bench from a recycled inner tube and lumber is a cost-efficient incorporation of both functionality and charm for any garden space, not to mention the porch. Sturdy and weather resistant, this bench requires few supplies and little previous woodworking experience.
If you are in need of extra seating or just a place to set some pretty flower pots on your patio, consider a simple wood bench. If you are comfortable with a handsaw and drill, this bench project is a snap to complete. Finishing the bench adds character and protection from the elements. In cold climates, store the bench indoors during the winter months.
A centerpiece consists of an object of ornamental value that has been placed in the center of another object, such as a vase of flowers placed in the center of a dining room table. The centerpiece of a tree bench is often a tree, hence the word “tree” in “tree bench.” With a little creativity you can spice up the look of your bench by allowing your bench to enclose something other than a tree.
A foyer bench is a seating bench placed in the foyer or entryway of a home. You can make this sort of furniture yourself at home, using three basic dining chairs. Wood frame dining chairs with the arms removed can be turned into a long bench that is unique and inviting. This type of piece will be comfortable to sit on without being boring, and is an ideal way to repurpose old furniture you are looking to turn into something else.
A toy box is an important piece of furniture in a child's bedroom. It gives a clear place for the child to store toys, helping to keep the room clean. A toy box can also double as a bench with only a few modifications, providing a place to sit as well. This basic woodworking project can be accomplished with supplies and tools available at your local hardware store.
Wooden park benches are a quintessential symbol of rest and repose. Commercially produced versions abound but may not be exactly what you are looking for. With a little lumber and a few common tools, you can create a park bench that you will be proud to have in your yard. Use cabinet grade plywood for the bench ends and cedar for the wood seat for an elegant wooden bench that will last for years.
Creating your own upholstery accessories is not as difficult as it may seem, particularly if you are not reupholstering whole furniture pieces. One of the most popular types of homemade upholstery is the simple cushion. While most indoor benches come with ready-made cushions, you may find an indoor bench with no cushion or a damaged cushion, or may wish to create a removable cushion for a hard outdoor bench.
Most woodworking benches have at least one bench vise for holding stock. Many bench vises have a metal vise screw for tightening or loosening the clamping mechanism on the vise. This can be problematic, as the metal screw needs to be lubricated, and oil or grease from the screw can wreak havoc with finishing a piece of wood. A bench vise built with more a more traditional wooden screw doesn't have this drawback. With the proper tools and hardware, a variety of bench vises can be added to your woodworking bench.
There always seems to be a need for more seating in your backyard or other outdoor space. A nice way to add seating but maintain the look and feel of a yard is to bring in a wooden bench. A wooden bench is not only made out of natural materials but can be stained or painted to match the decor of your yard. Instead of buying a bench, consider building your own as a fun do-it-yourself project.
When target shooting, you want to have a sturdy shooting bench to help your accuracy. As you plan to build a do-it-yourself bench, you need to consider whether you will be moving the bench regularly, if left- and right-handed shooters will use it, what amount of money you want to spend on materials, and how handy you are with particular materials.
Your backyard can be a place of relaxation and serenity. A good way to achieve this is to set aside areas for a bench where you can sit and enjoy the quietness or a friend's company. An outdoor bench is an easy piece of furniture to build yourself.
