School Science Bench

the.fee.fairy · Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:27 pm

I'm after one of those big thick wooden benches that they have in science labs in school!

Does anyone know where to get one? i'm refitting my bathroom soon, and i want to have one of those big thick wooden benches along one side, with the sink sunk into it and the toilet sitting under it, and cupboards underneat.

Anyone have a clue? i don't even mind if its an old bench that's been burnt by bunsens, or gouged with Pencils!!

Oh, in the Uk please. Cheap as chips! ta

Martin · Post: # 61800Post **Martin** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:40 pm

if it's any help, I've been trying to get a workbench together for my shed, and did spot some fencing boards, around 6" wide, 1.5" thick, and 12 ft long - I think they were something like Â£6 apiece - you'd only need a couple of planks to give you a 6'x2' bench - pick them carefully, and give them a good sanding they'd look good too - I saw them in "Scats"!

Muddypause · Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:40 pm

Fencing products are likely to be chemically treated, which would prolly be OK for use in a shed, but I'm not so sure about a bathroom.

But Fee, you want to put the toilet under the bench? How's that gonna work, then?

Cornelian · Post: # 61821Post **Cornelian** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:34 pm

But Fee, you want to put the toilet under the bench? How's that gonna work, then?

Just what I was wondering! LOL I am trying to visualise how it will work, but ...

Stonehead · Post: # 61828Post **Stonehead** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:07 pm

I did come across a website that had old science benches for sale. Can't remember where or when, though. Will have a fossick through the sort of websites I used when scavenging for stuff!

the.fee.fairy · Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:45 pm

Muddy - its so that there's a bench runnign the length of the bathroom on one side, with the sink sunk into it and the toilet under it - the cistern under it, the seat sticking out! Does that make more sense?

We're a bit too tall to duck on the loo here

I#ll have a look at theose fencing thingies though. After a good sand and a good few layers of waterproof varnish, it should be ok.

Stonehead · Post: # 62193Post **Stonehead** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:39 am

After much searching, I can't find the website. I was sure I'd bookmarked it as I wanted one of the workbenches myself. They had some great Victorian ones with cast-iron frames with hardwood benchtops, drawers, cupboards, a sink and taps.

Sorry!