Hello, I got a LAB workbench for free. It is quite nice but I would like to
convert it into a workbench. I would like to create the cabinet that seats on
the two side arms. It is 60"x18" and the cabinet will be 60x15x12. I
am building with 5/8" plywood but I can do sides with 3/4" ply if
necessary. Considering how long it is I was planning to have the back made of
5/8" plywood instead of just a coupl eof cleats. The questions are:
a) Should the sides and back (5/8" too) overlap the bottom? This means
that the pocket holes will be in the bottom of the cab
b) does it matter if the holes are inside or outside the cab?
c) the two sides will overlap the back and the bottom, this means that the
back will have pocket holes to attach to the sides
d) Do I really need a face frame to keep the bottom from sagging?
e) would the partitions (at least 2 made of 3/4 ply would be enough to keep
bottom and top from sagging?
I have attached pics:
a) LAB workbench I have
b) My dream workbench