workbench question

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hey guys

I live in an aprtment but have a side bedroom for my layout, but my question is I would like a small workbench. does anybody know of a workbecn ( mabe portable ) that i could get. I have seen some but there way to big. I looking for soemthing no bigger then 3 feet long.

any ideas or tips on how to solve my problem

Thanks
Jeremy

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It should not be hard to build one. Just build it like you would benchwork for a layout and add a few shelves.

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Jeremy, I have used prefabricated students desksand small computer desks in the past. You put them together and they come apart when you need to.Wal-Mart and others usually have a selection.
BB

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thats what I was thinking about too

Thanks for the tip Blind Bruce

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To add more work area to the desk, you can add a hindged drop leaf to the side. Another simple work area is place a board/ piece of plywood on an extended drawer or drawers. You can get close to the work while in a very comfortable position.
Bob K.

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I used to use a piece of plywood. It was about 4 feet long and about 2 feet wide. I cut the one long end with a saw to create a concave cut out on one side. Imagine a piece of rectangular chesse and you take a small bite out of one of the long ends in the center. Once completed this board will rest on any chair with arms. With the right chairs you can also secure C clamps to the bottom of the board to mount onto the chair. This gives you a simple work area and the cutout provides a space for yourself in the chair.