[sdiy] Ultimate SDIY Workbench?

[David G Dixon]

> What would be your ultimate for SDIY workbench?
> 
> Am interested in the work bench itself, as well as tool and 
> parts storage/organisation ideas, and recommendation for 
> essential tools and other bits that make SDIY work easier.
> 
> This bench looks alright, you buy the corner bits, and put it 
> together yourself with wood pieces to suit your own configuration...
> http://joewalnes.com/2012/09/22/myworkbench/
>
http://www.amazon.com/2x4basics-90164-Workbench-Shelving-Storage/dp/B0030T1B
RE/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1360619370&sr=1-1

The problem I have with that workbench is that there is not legroom, so you
couldn't sit at it.  I'm not sure you'd want to stand for hours on end while
soldering.

I use a large steel office desk with a faux woodgrain formica top (it was
being thrown out at my university -- you wouldn't believe what they throw
out there!).  It is perfect for DIY.  I can clamp my large board vice to the
front, and the surface is large enough to also harbour my modular with a
couple of truth monitors.  Drawers under either side hold all my parts, etc.
The only downside is that the desk is fairly large, but I keep it in the
garage.