Originally Posted by
Lionelgee
Hello All,
I bought one of those workbenches that are made out of pallet racking last year. The bench will be used outside without an cover over it. I would like to put a metal covering over it so the particle board is protected from the weather. It would also be good to use the bench for welding to.
What type of metal sheet and thickness would you use?
Would your specifications include using a galvanised sheet?
The workbench has two layers of particle board. The first forms the top of the bench with some overhang past the pallet rails. The second layer of particle board is a shelf that is cut flush to the pallet rails.
Kind regards
Lionel
Hi Lionel
As people have said, the particle board will suck up moisture and fall apart in no time
If you don’t want to replace the top, paint it especially the edges. If you want to cover it with metal for a welding bench maybe seal it with pva glue and water 50/50 mix and put a sheet of fibre cement on top before the steel
Gav
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