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Our local mall Sears store has gone belly up and there is only about 10 more days until the doors close. While walking by I noticed a work bench, already assembled, well actually two of them and a boxed one that looked like it could be damaged. I though about it and since I would have to take the bench apart to get it in the van unless I felt like taking all the seats out, and I didn't and the damaged box, well no refunds or exchanges so too much a risk.

So today I walk by and a new box appeared, this one was in perfect condition so I got the clerk and purchased it. I still have to look it up online but the store seemed to think it was worth $300. Not sure if that is true but for the $180 I figured it was a good enough bargain.

It is 6 feet long, height adjustable from 32 to 44 inches. Has a power plug with USB and a bottle opener. Butcher block top that is 24" deep.

I'm hoping that the height will be good for standing at and have a stool for when I want to sit. If not then I just wasted some good money. Worse comes to worse I could use it as a workbench but that was not my intention. BTW this is house hold purchase so none of the tool budget gets used.....

A major relaying out of the computer room has to be done so it might be a while before I get to try it out. It needs to be done anyway so this is called incentive.

I guess this how I manage to stay busy.

Ed

Computer desk (work bench) is assembled and in the room. Assembly wasn't bad and I did it by myself but a couple of parts could have used a helping hand...

I went with a height of 41" and the adjusters could give me an additional inch without having to redo the screws and legs. I'll have to see how that works out as a standing desk. I have a bench stool with hydrophilic adjuster so sitting there will not be an issue.

I have high hopes for this set up:
But a bit of work left before I can actually start using it for its new intended purpose.

Ed

Looks good. It seems as though you got one great bargain.

Neat! A work bench in your office.

Whatever is in the cardboard box on the shelf at the end of the bench can probably be thrown away. Looks like you do not expect to ever use and of it.

I should be so well organized. Even after my relocation efforts, I am constantly looking for something that I know I just had or just saw.

I should be thankful though. My wife and I have now moved back into our shared office (computer) space. The new wrap around desk top is finally complete. I am pleased but then you should have seen it before.