How to attach a wooden side to a stainless steel work bench?

[lhommedieu]

I'd like to attach some equipment to the front of this work bench. How would you attach a wooden side to the front?

 

[khannon]

Not sure how others would do it, but I would drill some holes, but some hanger bolts ( Hillman 5/16 in.-18 tpi x 2 in. Stainless Steel Hanger Bolt (10-Pack)-44948 - The Home Depot ) into the wood, feed them through the holes, use a washer and a nylon lock nut, or a lock washer and wing nut(so I could easily take it off later).

 

[lhommedieu]

Right - so you'd drill the holes through the front of the bench, and tighten them from the back, under the shelving?

 

[khannon]

That's how I would approach it.

 

[lhommedieu]

Thank you - that makes perfect sense.

 

[Islandboy85]

If you’re looking to avoid drilling trough the stainless I’d bore a hole through a block of wood slightly larger than the legs, cut it in half, glue it back around the legs, and then screw into it.

 

[Tom R]

Or use "U" bolts.

 

[Deadalus]

Why do you want to use wood? What's it for?

 

[lhommedieu]

Why do you want to use wood? What's it for?

Attach hop filter and chiller, and a couple of pumps.

 

[Deadalus]

Attach hop filter and chiller, and a couple of pumps.

I'll offer an alternative idea. I have a similar table for a 3 vessel 2 pump system. I added a three tier wire shelving unit under on the lower shelf. My pumps and plate chiller rest on that, plus I use the additional shelving for hoses and other stuff. I trimmed mine slightly to fit. One side of the one I purchased could be cut, the other has I think a threaded inside for the legs. Just an idea. Wood gets dirty, it's porous. You can certainly treat it if you want and it might be cheaper. Something with a drawer might be nice too but I didn't look for anything like that. I also wanted to keep my rig shiny.

 

[kevink]

Attach hop filter and chiller, and a couple of pumps.

I would probably just make a bracket or two out of SS and not use wood at all.

 

[bracconiere]

Or use "U" bolts.

probably what i'd do also....

 

[InspectorJon]

Something like this:
Pipe Strap

 

[lhommedieu]

I would probably just make a bracket or two out of SS and not use wood at all.

I have some thin SS at home. How would you hang a bracket from the work bench? Sorry - my DIY skills are limited, but I'm willing to learn!

 

[lhommedieu]

I guess I could always cut that piece of SS that I have to size and attach it to the top and bottom of the work bench with SS bolts and nuts.

 

[day_trippr]

These might be useful for part of this. Blind holes = no screw heads showing from the front...
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...Brass-Wood-Insert-Nut-2-Pack-818798/204806598
Cheers!