Hobby Bench Buddy Workbench materials

Below are the material items to build the BENCH BUDDY.

Note: This is an approximation based on pricing from my local hardware and lumber stores. The prices may vary at your local hardware and lumber stores.

Hardware for Bench Buddy

QTY	Description		each.	total
3	6" Strap hinges	w/ #8 x 1/2" wood screws	$1.96	$5.88
2	3 1/2" Chest handles	w/ #8 x 1/2" wood screws	$3.78	$7.56
2	4 1/2" Latching post safety hasp	(Stanley) (optional) for closing bin	$6.68	$13.36
4	2 1/2" Safety gate hooks	(Stanley) (optional) for closing bin and counter	$1.17	$4.68
2	3" Swivel wheels		$9.44	$18.88
2	3" Swivel wheels w/brakes		$10.76	$21.52
1	40"x2" Piano hinge		$7.50	$7.050
1	Box #8 x 1/2" Wood screws		$1.89	$1.89
1	pkg. 3/4" Finishing nails		$1.47	$1.47
1	pkg. 1-1/2' Finishing nails		$1.47	$1.47
1	3' steel furnace chain	for bin opening stopper	$2.22	$2.22

			Total	88.13

The choice of material is yours I have chosen MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) as the primary material, however this material is not suitable for nailing or using screws. this will split the material, this is best glued and good when painted. You can use plywood a finished surface plywood is best, however it increases the price.

Material List for Bench Buddy

QTY	Description		each.	total
3	4'x8' - 1/2" MDF sheet		$16.27	$48.81
3	4'x4' - 1/4" MDF sheet		$12.98	$38.67
2	4'x8' - 1/8" Masonite	(optional door panel sheet) for drawer bottoms	$6.79	$13.58
1	4'x4' - 3/4" Fir ply. sheet	Counter top	$30.88	$30.88
1	100 Grid sand paper pkg.5		$2.47	$2.47
1	200 Grid sand paper pkg.5		$2.47	$2.47
1	350 ml Carpenter glue	the yellow stuff (PROBOND)	$4.40	$4.40

			Total	$141.28

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