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If you ever plan to heat the space, consider
insulating and finishing off the wall behind the bench now. It's
also a good idea to prewire the wall before starting the bench. That
means planning and installing the wiring for undercabinet and
hanging lights, four-way outlets above the bench, outlets inside
cabinets for recharging stations, dedicated compressor and table saw
outlets, and outlets for drop cords.
Other electrical tips:
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Finished walls. If your wall is finished, surface-mount
strip outlets and boxes, then fish wires through the walls to the
main panel.
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Cold-weather lighting. If you live in a cold climate
and don't plan to heat the garage all the time, use special
fluorescent lights that operate in temperatures below 45 degrees
F. A cheaper alternative is to install regular fluorescent lights
for warm-weather use and standard incandescent (separately
switched) for cold.
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GFCI-protected outlets. Unless a garage outlet is
dedicated to a permanent light or tool, it must be protected by a
GFCI.
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Service panel spacing. If the bench is on the wall that
contains the home's electrical panel, code requires you to keep a
3-ft. wide and deep space in front open from the floor to the
ceiling (Photo 1).
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Special circuits. Tools like large air compressors
require lots of amps. Wire not only for the tools you have but
also for the ones on your wish list. Add dedicated 240-volt or
separate circuits when necessary.
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Electrical inspection. Contact your local electrical
inspector before beginning the wiring and obtain a permit. Or hire
a licensed electrician.
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MATERIAL
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PURPOSE
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2
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2" x 4" x 12'
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Bottom shelf framing
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15
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2" x 4" x 8'
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Shelf framing, legs, miscellaneous
framing
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5
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4" x 8" x 3/4" plywood
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Shelves, table saw module, drawer bottoms, flip-up
workbench
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5
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1" x 6" x 8'
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Drawer sides
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1
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1" x 2" x 10'
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Flip-up table edging
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2
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2" x 2" x 8'
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Miter saw fence extension, table saw
module
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Pair
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22" heavy-duty drawer slides
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Slide-out storage panel
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12
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2" fixed wheels
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Drawer wheels
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2
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2" swivel wheels
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Table saw module
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3
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4" butt hinges
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Flip-up assembly table
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3
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3" butt hinges
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Table saw outfeed support table
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2
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3" strap hinges
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Table saw module
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1
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4" gate latch
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Table saw module lock
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4
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1/4" x 5/16" T-nuts
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Table saw lock-down fasteners and 1/4" x 1-1/2" wing
screws
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12
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4" x 5/16" lag screws and washers
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Bench-to-wall fasteners
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2
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3" x 1/4" lag screws
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Miter saw lock-down fasteners
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1 lb.
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16d nails
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1 lb.
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1-5/8" drywall screws
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1 lb.
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3" drywall screws
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