Hak 65" Heavy Duty Workbench with Drawers and Lockable Storage Cabinet- 2000 LBS Capacity Work Bench with Pegboard Organiser,Work Table with Adjustable LED Light for Garage,Workshop and Repair Shop

Why I picked the HAK workbench

I’ve been hunting for a compact, all‑in‑one bench that could add storage, lighting, and a proper work surface to a crowded garage bay without requiring a separate tool chest and wall hardware. The HAK workbench hits that brief on paper: 47 inches wide, 23.6 inches deep, and a 65-inch overall height that incorporates a three‑sided pegboard and a narrow top shelf. It’s an all‑steel build with a powder‑coated finish, a thick rubber mat on the benchtop, dual drawers, a lockable cabinet, and a magnetic LED strip you can reposition and tune from warm to daylight color temperature.

After a couple weeks of building small jigs, swapping hardware on a lawn tool, and doing some light metal filing and electronics work, here’s how it held up.

Setup and first impressions

Assembly is straightforward if you’re comfortable with flat‑pack projects. Panels are numbered, the instructions are clear enough, and the included tools will get it done—though a ratcheting driver and a rubber mallet make it faster. Working solo at a comfortable pace, I had it upright in about 90 minutes. My tips:

• Build on a flat surface and don’t fully tighten fasteners until it’s squared up.
• Install the drawer slides to the carcass first, then mount the slides to the drawers; it keeps alignment headaches to a minimum.
• The unit is heavy and awkward to flip; a second set of hands helps.

Out of the box, the powder coat is even and the panels line up well. The steel isn’t thick enough to be abuse‑proof, but once the frame is tied together with its triangular braces, it feels solid. The benchtop rubber mat is thick and grippy. It had a faint “new rubber” smell on day one that disappeared after a day with the garage door open.

Build quality and ergonomics

The frame uses a sensible mix of formed steel and bolt‑through joints. It’s rated for a 2000 lb static load, which is generous for a bench this size. I wouldn’t put that much on it in real use—dynamic loads from pounding or dropping parts impose different stresses—but with a benchtop vise, a benchtop planer, or a few heavy boxes, it stays stout and rattle‑free. Leaning into filing or hand‑sawing didn’t introduce any wobble.

The working height is comfortable for standing tasks. I’m 5'10", and the surface sits right in the sweet spot for layout and assembly work. If you need seated work, you’ll want a taller shop stool or to consider a different setup, since the cabinet space under the bench limits knee clearance.

The powder‑coated steel wipes down easily and resists the incidental scuffs that come with sliding tools around. The rubber mat protects the surface from dropped fasteners and helps keep stock from skittering when you’re marking or cutting.

Storage and organization

The HAK workbench’s storage story is its biggest selling point:

• The dual drawers are sized right for hand tools, consumables, and measuring gear. The slides are smooth and don’t sag when loaded with sockets and drivers.
• The lockable main cabinet offers a safe place for pricier tools. It’s a deterrent lock, not a vault, but it keeps honest people honest and tidy people tidy.
• The three‑sided pegboard turns the bench into a tool wall. It’s fantastic for keeping frequently used tools within reach without walking to a separate board.
• The 6-inch top extension acts as a shallow upper shelf. It’s perfect for consumables you want visible—tapes, glues, batteries—and it prevents small items from falling behind the board.

One catch: the pegboard uses square perforations rather than round 1/4-inch holes. That’s fine—square‑hole systems are common—but you need hooks designed for square pegboard (ideally with lock tabs). Standard round peg hooks are a loose fit, and some won’t stay put when you pull a tool. Once I switched to square‑hole, clip‑in hardware, the system worked exactly as intended.

Lighting that actually helps

The magnetic LED strip is more than a gimmick. Because it’s magnetic, you can move it to the front edge of the pegboard for shadow‑free task lighting, shift it up for a broad wash, or stick it under the top shelf for a downlight effect. The ability to adjust both brightness and color temperature (3000K to 6000K) matters: warm light is comfortable for general tasks, while a cooler 5000–6000K setting makes scribe lines and PCB traces pop. The strip’s diffuser keeps glare in check, which I appreciate when working with polished parts.

You’ll need a nearby outlet, and cable management is on you; a few adhesive clips along the frame clean it up.

In daily use

What stands out is how much “walking around the shop” this bench eliminates. Measuring tools live in the top drawer, knives and consumables in the second, frequently used hand tools on the side pegboard, and bulky items in the cabinet. The rubber mat keeps small hardware from escaping, and I stopped losing bits behind the bench thanks to that upper lip and the enclosed back.

The bench absorbs typical hobbyist abuse: light hammering, drilling pilot holes, clamping stock for sanding, and supporting a benchtop planer for short runs. For heavy striking or an anvil, I’d still move to a thicker butcher‑block or steel‑plate station. For precision assembly—electronics, small mechanisms, or sharpening—the lighting and the stable surface are excellent.

Noise and vibration are controlled well for the class. With a palm sander running on a clamped workpiece, the frame doesn’t sing. The drawers stay shut and don’t creep. The cabinet door has a magnetic catch that actually lines up, so you’re not chasing it into position.

Quirks and limitations

• Pegboard compatibility: Plan to buy square‑hole, lock‑in hooks and holders. Once set up, it’s great, but it’s not plug‑and‑play with every hardware store hook pack.
• Drawer slide setup: Take your time aligning the slides. If they’re off a hair, the drawers won’t close flush. A carpenter’s square and leaving bolts slightly loose until final fit pays off.
• Mobility: There are no casters. If you need a rolling bench, you can add heavy‑duty casters to the feet, but doing so will affect stability and reduce practical load capacity.
• Knee space: With the cabinet under the top, this is a stander’s bench. If sitting is non‑negotiable for you, consider a different configuration.

Durability outlook

All‑steel construction and a scratch‑resistant finish are encouraging. The surfaces most prone to wear—the benchtop and drawer faces—hold up to bumps and slides. The rubber mat is thick enough to be useful, and if you wear it out over time, it’s a standard size to replace. Hinges and slides are basic but serviceable; keep them clean and hit them with a bit of dry lube once in a while and they should last. As with any flat‑pack steel bench, treat the fasteners with respect: snug, not over‑torqued, to keep threads healthy.

Who it’s for

• Home garages and DIYers who want a compact, organized, and lit station for everyday projects.
• Makers and hobbyists who bounce between light woodworking, electronics, and small repairs.
• Pros looking for a secondary bench near a service bay or in a trailer where storage and lighting matter more than a vise-ready, sledge‑proof surface.

It’s not intended to replace a thick maple or welded‑steel monster for heavy metalwork or constant impact work. It’s the “do a lot of things well in one footprint” bench.

The bottom line

The HAK workbench delivers a balanced package: a stable steel frame, a grippy and protected work surface, genuinely useful adjustable lighting, and a thoughtful mix of drawers, a locking cabinet, and three‑sided pegboard—all in a modest footprint that fits most garages. The main compromises are predictable at this price and format: you’ll need proper square‑hole pegboard hardware, plan on a little patience aligning drawer slides, and accept that this is a stander’s, semi‑stationary bench.

Recommendation: I recommend the HAK workbench to anyone who needs an organized, well‑lit, and sturdy work zone without dedicating half a wall to cabinets and a separate tool board. It offers strong value for multi‑discipline projects and day‑to‑day tasks. If your work leans heavily on pounding, heat, or serious metal fabrication, pair this with a heavier specialty bench; otherwise, this unit is an excellent centerpiece for a tidy, capable garage workspace.