Dave shows you how to build a small electronics work bench, along with tips on ESD matting and setup.
Rubber ESD Matting in Australia: http://www.oritech.com.au/productDetail.aspx?productID=20508&name=ESD-Mat-Dual-Layer-600mm-X-10M-Blue
Other related bench videos:
Island Bench Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMRvEA8rgJs
New Lab Bench Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ZTjwRCO8g
ESD Matting upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNXo4AbaKFc
Old Lab Bench Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpvkY4k7dII
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22 thoughts on “Eevblog #679 – how to build a small electronics work bench”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Vaughan says:

    dam man I like what you got present already nice.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ECErcuit says:

    Hi Dave, I really likes your contents. You inspired me to share my Electronics knowledge and experience on YouTube. You're on my top featured channel. I worked with Rob Weir at EMC Tech and Austest you previously feature on your content. I have built also an Electronics Workbench. I have used the same ESD mat you have and I will do content on this mat to demonstrate ESD testing on the mat using ESD Gun, 500MHz oscilloscope and possibly a HV differential probe and how does it differ from the one sold on eBay or Amazon. Nice one Dave!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dell177 says:

    I'm 75 and i find that nature abhors an empty horizontal plane, it must be filled with stuff asap. It's like building new roads to alleviate traffic congestion, all it does is immediately attract more traffic.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TJ Marx says:

    7 years later, the link to the mat supplier no longer works.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hunter Smith says:

    For the 1st minute of this video, I thought he was a halfling

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ClericChris says:

    You can master carpentry or electronics but you're going to suck at 1.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ClericChris says:

    I've had very continuous relationships with furniture who hated my thighs, shins and toes. However I refuse to erect furniture measured in communism units. It makes you weak. Real men struggle even if they don't have to.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark A Vargo Sr says:

    raw Mississippi lollypop pine Yes i can smell it all the way to Columbus ,Ohio

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark A Vargo Sr says:

    Playground, Man's Cave , Now a merry go round with plastic containers would top it off. chart with #"s and a push button to turn the wheel.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johann K. Zuchel says:

    Hope you liked the wood from Chile, greatings from here!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 94PeterQ says:

    Should I plug my ESD mat to my wall outlet (ground pin)? My oultlet should be checked? If your answer will be yes – How I can check this (for security reason)?

    Second question is how I can grounding with alternative method opposite to wall outlet if I don't have devices dedicated for electronics (I am beginner).

    Maybe some video about that. I am from Poland so I have 230V wall socket with european version.

    P.S. Sorry for my English ;/ I still learning…

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Everything Else says:

    I would still double screw each angle bracket side. It doesn't hurt and I would think it would help stability at least a teeny bit.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Don Matejek says:

    Dave…Could you speak in American dimensions…LOL!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Sokolov says:

    Dave , could you use steel ?, I used 40×40 welded section with Marine ply decking on wheels, stuff on top use 30×30 Aluminium extrusions, IKEA for robotics. You are a guru on electronics and you are absolutely right about bench space.; "there is never enough space". Aso mention – project boxes – sometimes one needs to pack up a project into a Fischer type box waiting or hunting for a part. Keep doing the EEVblog . You speak my lingo. I did love your drone repair video and your expertise in flying it .

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Besaw says:

    Thanks for the idea! I made a similar bench tonight from lumber

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Drew C says:

    My first woodworking project is building workbench/pc desk over the US Memorial Day weekend, since I got some extra time off. I canโ€™t wait

    I tied a washer to a string, held my arms bent at the elbow, and measured how long it was from the crease of my wrist to the ground. My bench top will sit just below that, so I can stand and type. Gotta be ergo!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PD1JDW says:

    Somehow when Dave said โ€œtalking heads shotsโ€ a song popped up in my head.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lucas pino says:

    chilean viewer here in 2019!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Enki Son Of Anu says:

    It's wobbly

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Befeta Remane Medalicho says:

    very good

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wes8761 says:

    Gotta love that back to the future plate ๐Ÿ˜‚

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Kaiser says:

    Dodgy botchy.

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