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Title: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: Tomg on December 15, 2016, 02:32:35 PM
I picked up one of these yesterday, a beast, but at a very comfortable price point.

http://www.costco.com/Whalen-72%22--Metal-and-Wood-Workbench-.product.100318497.html (http://www.costco.com/Whalen-72%22--Metal-and-Wood-Workbench-.product.100318497.html)

Easy to assemble with heavy duty hardware, 5" lockable casters, almost 300lbs of awesome.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/8b/fa/be/8bfabef847ac7e104de3799ad68ff864.jpg)
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: darren on December 15, 2016, 03:42:00 PM
Sold out
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: Tomg on December 15, 2016, 03:42:58 PM
I picked it up at one of our local Costco's

Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: ezman604 on December 15, 2016, 03:51:14 PM
Looks awesome. May need a couple of those when I set up my new shop.
:)
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: Wayne52 on December 15, 2016, 04:15:26 PM
Nice bench for sure!!!
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: amb5500c on December 15, 2016, 04:23:48 PM
I like it.
Richard
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: ezman604 on December 15, 2016, 04:26:08 PM
No Costco around here, only SAMS. Asked my son-in-law to check out his local Costco for me.
Thanks for posting it!!!
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: JimQwerty123 on December 15, 2016, 09:26:51 PM
Dave,

If you have a Harbor Freight close, you might take a look at this workbench. It's only 60" long and has less features than the one above. I've had one for several years and it has served my needs well. Usually on sale for $139 and 20% off coupons are readily ad valuable.

http://t.harborfreight.com/60-inch-workbench-93454.html (http://t.harborfreight.com/60-inch-workbench-93454.html)

It requires assembly and it takes two people to assemble.

Jim
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: TerryH on December 15, 2016, 10:54:50 PM
The Whalen bench is beautiful. I love it!
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: terry mc on December 16, 2016, 12:54:53 PM
looks nice Tom.
I bet it is a nice addition to your shop!
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: Tomg on December 16, 2016, 01:07:03 PM
looks nice Tom.
I bet it is a nice addition to your shop!

You are one of the few who have seen my lair:-)
I managed to put it together myself...and yes it's all of those 300lbs.

(https://s27.postimg.org/dtvqt3hjn/20161214_234435.jpg)


Btw. if anyone needs a place to host images to post online (and dont want to sign up for stuff) https://postimage.org/
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: ezman604 on December 17, 2016, 02:21:40 PM
Just back from Costco Huntsville, AL. They are selling these as quickly as they get them. Even the display sold. LOL
Luckily, they just got a few in last night and I scarfed one.

And also for hosting photos, don't overlook the GTA Media Gate. Host them right here. And of course photobucket.com.

Already making plans for my bench. Will frame the back side to add pegboard and a power strip. And also extend the frame to be able to hang a new 4' dual tube LED shop light I also got at Costco for $19.95. MAN it puts out some awesome light. And is very light weight compared to standard 4' fluorescent shop lights.
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: Tater on December 17, 2016, 02:26:01 PM
Nice score Dave. How's your shop coming long these days? I remember a major overhaul underway a while back.
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: ezman604 on December 18, 2016, 01:51:22 AM
Well Jerry, I took a weeks vacation and got maybe 2/3 of it cleaned out. I need to finish cleaning it out and then plan the layout to put stuff back in neatly. Since then we have also started home shopping. May wind up moving. Requirements are smaller house bigger shop. LOL
Will see....
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: customcutter on December 18, 2016, 10:03:42 AM
Dave,

If you have a Harbor Freight close, you might take a look at this workbench. It's only 60" long and has less features than the one above. I've had one for several years and it has served my needs well. Usually on sale for $139 and 20% off coupons are readily ad valuable.

http://t.harborfreight.com/60-inch-workbench-93454.html (http://t.harborfreight.com/60-inch-workbench-93454.html)

It requires assembly and it takes two people to assemble.

Jim

I have the HF workbench as well, it is well made and a bargain when purchased on sale with a coupon.  It also has a large 8" wood working vise and stops on the top of the work surface.
Title: Re: Fantastic value for money! Workbench 72" long
Post by: jp_over on December 18, 2016, 10:59:17 AM
Looks nice; I could use one of those!