WEN WB4723T 48-Inch Workbench with Power Outlets and Light, Black

I had been using the bottom of a shelving unit (see pic) for years as my work/tool bench. It was small and flimsy but did the job, kinda. I finally realized it was time to grow up and get a real bench and I settled on this unit from Amazon. Overall, it is a fantastic bench at a very good price. I wasn't in a hurry to get it when I ordered it so the month long shipping time wasn't a big deal, but to my happy surprise it arrived in less than 2 weeks. It comes flat packed and is fairly heavy so I would recommend having at least 2 people move it. The outside of the box was a bit banged up, but the contents were unharmed and all parts were there. It comes with instructions which are fairly good but pay close attention to the pictures, instructions and the orientation of the parts when you are attaching them. It can make a big difference if it is backwards although it's not always obvious that it is until you go to attach a later part. I found attaching the upper shelf part that hangs out over the bench and the light attaches to, difficult to put together in the right order. Pay close attention during that part of the assembly and recruit a helper if you can. Pros: - Looks really nice - high quality parts - solid construction (no wobble or flexing) - LED light included to light work surface - Outlet with 3 "plug ins" integrated into right side of bench with long cord attached - Upper shelf is recessed so unsightly things can be stored and hidden and the chance of objects falling off is minimal - Work surface is thick, solid and textured for less slip and coated so spills will not soak in. It can also be drilled into to attach a vice for example - there are 2 drawers that are wide and long, although not very deep. They are great for storing boxes of nails and screws, but you could also order some utensil organizers to use for storing various tools. Cons: - I would say I'm pretty versed at putting furniture, shelving units, engines etc together and this took me much longer than I had expected. It was probably between 4 and 5 hours all said and done (not counting breaks). It wasn't complicated, just a lot of small bolts and nuts to put in and tighten, often from weird angles. - I wish the back of the bench was about a foot taller, giving you more space on the peg board but still allowing a person of average height to reach the shelf. - The peg board material isn't as robust as I'd like, however I believe it should be sufficient to hold any regular hand tools hung from it. It might be stretching it to hang a drill with a heavy battery though. - Putting together the upper shelf and making sure it was level was more difficult that it needed to be. If possibly have another person hold the shelf level while you tighten the bolts. I didn't have anyone available at the time unfortunately. In sum, I really like this bench so far. It is solid enough for my needs, it looks great, it created a lot of storage and opportunity for tool organization and the size of the work surface is perfect. I highly recommend this bench for storing tools or craft supplies and it gives you a plenty of area to do projects. It shipped faster than expected and packaging is tough enough to take a beating but protect the contents. Also, it came with all needed hardware and included some extras just in case. You will need a phillips head screwdriver and a small adjustable crescent wrench for assembly.

I was looking to upgrade my 3D printing setup and stumbled across this. I saw another person rate it 5 starts who also utilized it for their 3D printer, so pulled the trigger. Pros: It's sturdy, even for the style of 3D printer I have which results in a lot of rocking. There's still some movement from the printer, but to me it's negligible. I also triple checked the screen tightness and made sure everything was level at the final stages. I love the amount of space on the upper table top and the lower shelf. Capable of fitting my printer, filament dryer and still have some workspace. The pegboard seems nice and sturdy, although I haven't really loaded it up with stuff yet. Cons: The assembly was cumbersome. Prepare to set aside at least a 4 hours to assemble this if you're doing it alone. It's one of those "don't fully tighten any screws until the end" assemblies. There are about 100 screws total, most of which you'll have to tighten twice by the end. The upper shelf/light rack didn't get installed because one of the holes on the upper board didn't line up with the holes on the frame. Not a huge deal in my case because my printer accessories run higher than the shelf, so I likely wouldn't have used it anyways. One of the drawers doesn't stay fully closed. I'm not entirely sure if it's something I did during assembly, or if the flanges aren't perfect 90s, so it isn't sitting level on the rollers. It's minor enough, so I don't mind that much. A corner of the pegboard was chipped near the screw hole, but there was still enough surface area for the washer to mostly seat on the surface. Overall, for a workbench less than $200, I'll still give it 5 stars. If you're patient and somewhat handy, it's worth it. It's only been 2 weeks, so if anything changes, I'll make an update.

Bench seems good, but I wouldn’t know just yet! I fully assembled it, but have yet to be able to level and tighten it all up due to the drawers center bracket braking. The ball bearings on the track came broken and one side of the right drawer completely fell out. Until I get the part replaced I cannot tighten and level/square out the work station rendering it useless until I do, pretty upsetting. Hoping that I can get this replaced quickly but am on day 2 trying to get in touch with them where no one is picking up. Along with the broken drawer track, the 2 big flat pieces for the bottom and top shelves arrived with small chips in them, granted it’s a work bench I don’t mind too much cuz it will wear over time anyway, shouldn’t be like this brand spanking new though! Also have some marks on the front face plate of the top shelves that I can’t buff out. Will update my review if they get me the bracket to fix, but for now, expect a “you get what you pay for” situation here. Was really excited about this one for the price, but what I’ve experienced so far is a bit disheartening. :( *update 7/27/21* So since buying this bench a month or so ago, WEN has replaced the broken track, Amazon has also given me a partial discount of about $70 if I remember correctly due to the cosmetic blemishes, so now I’m much happier. The bench is still a LIGHT duty bench so don’t expect to be doing any engine swaps or hammering anything on it and staying in good shape however it does what I need it to do. Great for tool storage and home projects. Overall great for the money, but you are paying for lower quality. Would recommend!

The product arrived well and seemed to be new. I read in the comments that people were receiving hand me downs from a previous buyer. Some reviews stated that once that had taken everything out of the box, they would notice things were missing. By the time you would find that out, it was already too late to try and reboot the entire thing. So, I took pictures as I unboxed everything. I also read that the front and back legs were missing, so some people could not even get started. This happened to me, kind of. I also read that when putting 2 beams together, the measurements were incorrect and the holes did not line up properly and the holes were also not lining up properly on other parts of the bench. All of this happened to me as well, only IT WAS USER ERROR! So, since I read all these things before purchasing anyway, I already new somewhat what I could expect. (I usually read the 1 star reviews, then 5 star reviews before making a "big" purchase.) SO, as I began unboxing and taking pictures, I realized that the front and back legs were missing, only they weren't. I ended up at Lowes, looking for aluminum l shaped brackets. I figured, I could still set up the top half of this bench. (I failed to mention, his "workbench" is a gift to my wife as a crafts table, so I was in a bit of hurry trying to get this set up before she got home that night.) After I got back, I realized that there were 4 l shaped legs sitting on my long window sill. That was user error #1. After I finally began to assemble, I realized that some of the beams did not match up. That is until I decided to put the beam on the inside of the leg beam, instead of on the outside as the picture in the instructions suggest. (ALSO, THE INSTRUCTIONS WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF THEY WERE MORE PRECISE.) This happened quite a bit but once , I crossed that hurdle, everything seemed to fall into place. That was user error #2. The last thing was the screws and table tops not lining up on other parts of the bench. This will happen if you decide to tighten everything as you go. What I would suggest is to "almost" finger tighten all the screws for the section that you are working on. I had to loosen many bolts over and over because I thought I was done with a section but I was wrong many times. That was user error #3. At the end of the day, I was extremely pleased and my wife elated with this new "workbench!" One more thing, everywhere it said that this is a 2 man job. Not true! You need a table you do not mind scratching, so that you may rest the frame as you build it. You'll need about 5 hours, good music and a lot of patience. In the instructional manual it said something about taking breaks "with a beverage of your choice" while building this workbench. Yup! Adult beverage!

TLDR: Well worth the money if you can deal with a massive headache of first time setup. Im a hobbiest, so im no architect but I do woodworking, some machining and 3d printing... this was the most frustrating first time setup I've had to date. Criticism: Firstly, the instructions are scribbles of unspecified parts and pictures with poor angles, so you have to guess on most parts. (Not easy guesses like most desks/workbenches) Second, every single screw is a screw, washer, and nut which means its very sturdy... but also ouch my fingers hurt 2 hours in and we're dying 5 hrs in... Third, I saw in many other reviews, as it also happened in mine, do not expect to get ha does for your drawers. (They do not come with handles...) Build quality: Very sturdy, no lanky welded parts or cheap feeling mdf. (its very nicely finished) It feels unsteady IF you do not tighten screws, which is likely the case of other reviewers. Tighten your bolts.... it feels very heavy duty once all bolts are tightened and the workbench is level. Overall thoughts: Excellent build quality: (9.1/10) Ease of setup: (0.5/10) Build aesthetic: (8.5/10) Light quality: (8/10) Overall rating: (6.1/10) Huge knock in Overall rating because there were Missing parts (handles) and there is no way im taking it apart to return because itd take another 4 hrs to do so...

This is a great workbench. I found the instructions easy to follow and detailed. Unboxed everything and spread it all around to see the part numbers and make sure you check the boxes that look like filler because some nuts and bolts were in one and the handles were in another. Followed the instructions and just tighten the nuts finger tight only. The drawer slides are a little tricky but everything has been going together very well. Once everything is put together then it's time for tightening all the nuts and bolts. I started on one bottom leg with 2 bubble levels and went to each leg and then the pegboard brackets then the top counter. Then tighten the three counters down. Use the 10mm wrench too tighten the nuts down tight and screwdriver for holding it still. This workbench is very sturdy, not at all flimsy. The counters are a good thickness and there's lots of storage space. The light isn't super bright but we'll enough light to work with. This was an excellent price and quality for a home garage workbench. I'm still arranging things on this side but it's so much better now.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy, Easy to Assemble, and Exactly What I Needed I’m really impressed with this WEN workstation. Assembly was super easy and straightforward — everything lined up perfectly and I had it put together without any frustration. Once it was assembled, I was honestly surprised by how sturdy it is. It feels solid, well-built, and doesn’t wobble at all, even when fully loaded with tools and equipment. The size is perfect for a dedicated workspace, and the drawers and shelf make organizing everything simple and efficient. It looks clean, professional, and definitely upgraded my workspace instantly. Overall, this was a great purchase and exceeded my expectations. I’m genuinely excited to have this in my setup and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, well-made workstation. Perfect for a home shop, studio, or garage.

Tools you'll want: Drill and socket wrench for sure. It'll be extremely tedious doing this with a regular wrench or screwdriver. Needle nose pliers. Useful in place of the socket wrench to help you hold some hard to get nuts. Rubber mallet. You'll want one to bang the work surface in to place, and maybe the pegboard. Assembly tips: Follow the instructions precisely and you will not have problems. Pay careful attention to the parts where it says attach to the inside, or outside. And that the flange should be up. The pictures can be misleading but the text almost always clarifies. Pay attention to which screws it says to use. It's almost always the same one, but for the handles and the work surfaces / shelf it's not. You can easily assemble this with one person if you are reasonably tall with long arms. It might be a stretch to tighten certain bolts otherwise. You can really just tighten everything as you go. I had no problem at all with the pegboard or the shelf, they fit on perfectly. But you have to have it assembled properly up to that point. The pegboard itself should fit fine. The worksurface can be hard to get on there but just hit it with a rubber mallet, should be no problem. Really it's not that hard. Just think about a few steps if you're not sure and re-read the text again. Cons: Drawers are very flimsy and crappy. Don't buy this if you want to use the drawers heavily. The worksurface itself is just particle board. The pictures make it look like metal but it is not. The metal is very thin, though once you have the worksurface attached it's fairly sturdy. It's not particularly great, but for the price it's pretty decent. I wouldn't buy this if I was intending on using it heavily or needed good drawers.

This company didn’t provide enough screws to finish putting the work bench together. This is also not a very sturdy table.