![]() It’s super simple to use and I can rapidly iterate design ideas. Sketchup is usually my go to tool for designing projects made from wood. With that in mind, I set out in Sketchup to design my very own electronics workbench! Watch the Ultimate Electronics Station Videoĭesigning the Ultimate Electronics Workbench Meaning I’d need to purchase two of them to get enough space. And for what? Some MDF and a few stamped metal pieces? I could build my own for less than $200 and that’s at todays ridiculous lumber prices! And to top that off, most of these electronics workbenches were really small. A place to attach some kind of glass magnifier or a place to put a digital microscopeīeyond price, I also encountered another hurdle: Price! These benches range from $375 to $4000+. ![]() Many outlets for plugging in equipment and projects.The top must be made of out of something durable (like Melamine).It must be counter height so that I can stand or sit on a stool.It needs a side a side table for parts bins and for small projects that are not yet complete.It needs to have multiple levels for test equipment, such as power supplies, meters, and oscilloscopes, as well as somewhere to store items that are waiting on replacement parts to arrive. ![]() My ultimate electronics stations finally came down to these basic requirements: In fact, this needs to be the ultimate electronics station, not just a workbench! I’d wanted a workbench that had plenty of room not only for multiple small projects, but also to work on the occasional big project, such as a PC restoration. After searching online through countless catalogs and online stores, I was unable to find an electronics workbench that really fit my needs. ![]()
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