The best workbenches make it easier to do a variety of work quickly and in the safest possible way. Many workbenches also provide handy tools and material storage. By keeping working areas stable, workbenches provide an even, steady surface that can ensure it is simple to carry out a wide range of tasks, so they are highly useful.
There are three main types of workbenches, which will be suitable for most needs – including professional tasks in commercial construction and independent work among DIY enthusiasts. The main types of workbenches include the following:
- Mobile workbenches: Mobile workbenches are designed for on-site work and will be highly portable with a lightweight design. Many mobile work tables are easy to carry over obstacles, disassemblable and use rolling mechanisms to make them easy to move. Portable workbenches do not usually feature any easy storage options, but they can usually be used for moving materials.
- Heavy-duty workbenches: A heavy-duty workbench will make for an ideal assembly table, saw table or just storage for even the heaviest materials – and can comfortably withstand great weight. Heavy-duty benches are useful for holding large tools for easy access. As they are bigger and designed for large working areas, many heavy-duty workbenches feature a utility tray for further storage.
- Undershelf workbench: An undershelf workbench is ideal for areas where work is regularly being done, such as on factory floors, in timber merchants and many other trades. The dual height shelf options from this undershelf design make them excellent for storage, so they are ideal for places where many tools or materials will be stored in situ.
You will see that we sell a variety of quality workbenches with free delivery in the UK, so we are well-placed to provide a handy buyers guide. We are an exceptionally good value provider of workbenches, as they can be quite bulky at times and therefore more expensive to ship – but we offer free delivery in the UK!
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What Are The Best Workbenches of Each Type?
The attributes of a good workbench include strength and the use of high-quality materials, for sturdy, stable surfaces. Most workbenches use stainless steel frames and chipboard shelves or work surfaces.
The following products will be suitable as a home workbench but also in a commercial environment:
What is The Best Heavy Duty Workbench?
The Heavy Duty Mobile Workbench 1525mm Wide is a good example of a quality product that gives you the best results at the best price. Besides rugged durability capable of handling all situations, it has the following useful features and benefits:
- Lightweight chipboard top: This bench delivers heavy-duty without heavy weight. The easy to carry and handle surface of this workbench comes in part thanks to its sturdy chipboard material, but it also has a PVC edging for an even more robust working space with ultra-light functionality.
- High workbench capacity: With a weight capacity of up to 300 kilograms (kg) there is no need to worry about placing multiple weighty items such as heavy-duty power tools and bulky materials on this workbench. The extra support comes in part from the sturdy steel frame.
- Mobile rolling design: This is not just a heavy-duty workbench, it is a portable workbench too. With smooth and simple rolling feet you can easily position this workbench on-site or within any large-scale commercial setting.
With a full-size shelf underneath the bench, you also have plenty of storage options. The shelf makes for a perfect spot to place additional materials or tools, as well as reinforcing the strength of the main workbench surface.
A heavy-duty bench is ideal for many industrial areas such as factories, warehouses, garages and other environments where regular heavy use is necessary. However, larger home spaces can make use of heavy-duty benches as well, for top performance.
Best Undershelf Workbench
For people who do not need a portable workbench, you can easily achieve good results from the Half Undershelf Workbench 915mm Wide that we stock. You will get the following benefits from its compact design:
- Extra sturdy frame: As this bench does not have any rolling functionality it can support an exceptional amount of weight, this workbench is perfectly capable of handling up to 600 kg.
- Recessed undershelf: The shelf underneath the workbench is also very sturdy, although only capable of handling up to 400 kg, so this is an excellent undershelf workbench if you will be storing heavy tools or materials in a compact space. The recessed frame allows for larger items such as work stools to be easily placed underneath, for a seated position while working.
- High grip feet: The frame steadily grips the floor thanks to the plastic feet on this simple but high-performance workbench. Storing and handling flammable or other hazardous materials is much safer here due to its lack of portability, and the flexible feet will provide a sufficient grip for most concrete floors and other surfaces.
Although it is not a portable workbench, you can save a lot of hassle if you need a sturdy undershelf workbench on-site by choosing this model – as it is easily assemblable in a short time, around 10 minutes.
This undershelf workbench design is ideal for garages but will be at home in any setting where a workbench is going to be permanent and in regular use. Storerooms, warehouses or even school design labs can all benefit from this reliable bench.
Best Mobile Workbench
When it comes to determining what the best portable workbench option is we need to look no further than the Heavy Duty Mobile Workbench 1830mm Wide, which will give you amazing performance. Benefits of this portable workbench include the following:
- Full-width undershelf: You have incredibly stable support while moving a lot of weight thanks to the full-width undershelf on this workbench. With this handy feature, you can easily transport a large number of weighty materials across a distance.
- Stainless steel frame: The shelf and workbench surface are supported by a reliable stainless steel frame design, for maximum support while moving and during regular use. Stainless steel is also good for outdoor site use as it will resist moisture and bad weather without corroding.
- Braked castors: Safe movement is important for a portable workbench, and this bench has an excellent design as it includes two braked and two unbraked castors. With exceptional flexibility in movement, you can complete most jobs safely and with complete ease.
This is a sturdy and very large mobile workbench, which is suitable for commercial grade onsite projects and larger workspaces. But, DIY enthusiasts with large garages or workshop spaces may also benefit from this extra-wide portable workbench.
There is no compromise with this bench design, which is what makes it the ideal mobile workbench – with all the benefits of the sturdiest heavy-duty bench in a clever rolling design. You can choose from a range of colours too.
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If you are doing extensive work every day in a professional setting or a little bit of work on weekends – using the best workbench for your needs can make your work safer and simpler. For the best results, make sure you check out some of the products listed above and pick the type of workbench that is right for your needs.
Whether you are looking for a home workbench or a commercial product we will provide the best workbenches at the best prices, thanks in part to our free delivery services in the mainland UK. Please be sure to browse our online shop and get in touch with us if you have any questions about a product.
