Workbenches — Stein Service & Supply

Workbench Services

We configure each bench with the frame, top, and add-ons for the work done at it and the items stored under it.

We serve customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia, and in 2025 we completed projects in 24 other states.

All-purpose, modular unit, and pallet rack workbenches
Five work tops, including steel, plastic laminate, and butcher block
Adjustable and flared legs rated up to 6,000 lb per pair
Drawers, risers, rails, lower shelves, and casters
Electronic risers and wiring kits for power at the bench
Foreman’s desks in cabinet, open, and wall-mounted styles

Foreman’s Desk Foreman’s desks offer a sturdy, convenient writing surface with the ability to store a variety of supplies inside of a lockable cabinet. These desks… Learn More

Workbenches Workbenches are an affordable solution for your most difficult tasks. Supplies and tools can be reached easily for added productivity and convenience. Learn More

Modular Unit Workbenches Modular unit workbenches are sturdy and durable to ensure maximum workplace productivity. Learn More

Workbench Types

The types differ in frame construction and in what is below the work surface.

Type	Construction	Use
All-purpose workbench	Steel legs welded into one rigid frame under a top. Drawers, a lower shelf, and risers are available as options.	Assembly, maintenance, and general shop work on a large flat surface
Modular unit workbench	Cabinet or drawer units, 24 inches deep, support the top and bolt together side by side through pre-punched holes. The units have key locks, and on drawer units one lock secures every drawer.	Benches where tools or test equipment must be locked
Bench built from pallet rack	Pallet rack uprights and beams, the same components that support pallets in rack, with a particleboard deck as the work surface	Heavy-duty assembly and maintenance work
Foreman’s desk	A sloped writing surface over a lockable drawer and a cabinet with a 3-point lock and two shelves, on 14-gauge corner posts. The desk is 53 inches high, 34½ inches wide, and 29 inches deep.	Paperwork and forms on the warehouse floor

At a regional distribution center, we set up a service area for packing small orders and serving walk-in customers, with a workbench, rivet shelving, a shipping and receiving desk, a parts counter, and a security cage. Read the case study

Work Top Options

All five tops fit the all-purpose and modular benches. Which one to use depends on the work done on it.

Top	Construction	Use
Steel	12-gauge steel reinforced with 14-gauge end channels. The baked enamel finish resists rust, and the top does not absorb oil or crack.	Work with oil
Plastic laminate	High-pressure white laminate over a particleboard core. The surface is smooth and does not conduct electricity.	Electronics assembly
Hardwood butcher block	Solid laminated hardwood that resists warping. The surface can be sanded smooth again when it wears.	Delicate machined parts and dies
Compressed wood	Tempered hardboard on both faces of a compressed wood core	General assembly work
Steel with hardboard	A hardboard surface fastened to a steel top	An economical top for general work

Leg Ratings and Height

The legs set the load capacity of the bench. Adjustable and flared legs are both welded 13-gauge steel, with a 14-gauge stringer connecting each pair of legs under every top.

Adjustable Legs

5,000lb

Maximum load per pair of legs

When the work at a bench changes, the bench height can be reset without replacing the bench.

Flared Legs

6,000lb

Maximum load per pair of legs

The legs spread wide at the floor for stability and leave knee room. They are available in three heights and three depths.

Adjustable Height

1½in

Steps on the adjustable legs

The adjustable legs set the work surface from 27⅞ to 35⅜ inches high.

Drawers, Risers, and Other Add-Ons

With the frame, top, and legs selected, add-ons provide storage and power at the bench. Risers, side and back rails, and lower shelves are 16-gauge steel. Drawers and power are available on the all-purpose and modular benches.

Risers

A riser adds a shelf above the work surface for tools or test equipment. Risers can be stacked two high.

Power

An electronic riser or outlet panel holds four duplex outlets. The wiring kit has an on/off switch, a circuit breaker, and an 8-foot grounded cord for 15-amp, 115-volt service. The legs of the all-purpose bench also have knockouts for an outlet.

Drawers

Stackable drawers mount on top of the bench or under it and run on ball-bearing slides. A cam lock can be installed in the field. Under-bench drawers come in two widths, and the wider one holds 70 lb.

Rails, Shelves, and Casters

Side and back rails are 3 inches high and keep small parts from rolling off. A lower shelf adds storage under the bench. The caster kit has two fixed casters and two locking swivel casters with 5-inch wheels.

Full specifications and sizes are in the Tennsco workbench catalog (PDF) and the foreman’s desk sheet (PDF).

Workbench Questions

Can a workbench be bolted to the floor?

Yes, with flared legs. The feet have holes for anchor bolts.

Can casters be added to a foreman’s desk later?

No. A mobile version of the desk, with two rigid and two locking swivel casters, must be ordered with the casters, because an existing desk cannot be fitted with them.

Does the foreman’s desk come in other styles?

Yes. The open style has no cabinet and leaves legroom for a stool, with a shelf that serves as a footrest or holds bulky items. The wall-mounted version provides a writing surface where floor space is limited.

Can modular units be used without a top?

Yes. The cabinet and drawer units can be used alone as locking storage, or side by side under one of the standard tops. The cabinet shelf adjusts on 3-inch centers.

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