What is Standard Issue and the work station / slotwall?
The Work Station is a customizable aluminum extrusion workbench kit based off the T-Slot system. T-slots are common in industry, but haven’t been applied in workshop and garage use. Standard Issue’s system is designed by a mechanical engineer / garage hobbyist who was looking for a durable custom kit system to elevate his home garage. After many iterations, the system stands out due to its integrated panel slots, strengthened connection points, strong aluminum alloy selection, neat ‘show’ face, and high quality industrial grade finishing.
Stay tuned for some awesome improvements to be rolled out of our garage to yours.
Where is it made?
Our aluminum extrusion products are manufactured in the Northeast USA. The paneling is also made in the USA. Once extruded, the stock is cut to size, machined, and deburred before finished quality inspection and packaging. We then careful package and pre-populate fasteners to enhance user experience. Everything is then boxed and shipped out to you. Some of our other hardware is sourced globally, but the long term goal is to manufacture it all in the USA.
What is “T-Slot Extrusion”?
These slots allow for easy assembly by sliding in compatible fasteners, connectors, and accessories without the need for welding or drilling. Commonly used systems can be found in industry for workstation, machine guarding, robotic cells, fixturing, shelving, and much more.
What can the Work Station and SlotWall be used for?
The Work Station and SlotWall is a perfect solution for a your garage or shop. It can be used to hold tools, 3D printers, Laser cutters, anything really you can think of! It also has a lot of storage options as well. The launch of our first size is to get off the ground, but expect to see more sizes coming soon for things like mobile work stations, enclosed cabinets, shelving systems, drawer systems and much more!
Since Standard Issue doesn’t offer a top at this point, can you recommend one?
We are working hard to get our worktop options launched soon. Until then, we have compiled a short list. I recommend islands slabs that are common size at 5’ x 30’’, it gives some buffer so you can cut it to your exact wants & needs.
Lowes 5’ x 30’’ Butcher Block (link)
Home Depot - 6’ Butcher Block (link)
Floors & Decor 5’ x 30’’ Butcher Block (link)
IKEA 74’’ Butcher Block (link)
What do you mean by paneling?
The Work Station is designed to be compatible with 3 mm or 1/8’’ ACM paneling. This enables you to add side panels and back panels as need to create a cabinet out of the Work Station. You can find 1/8’’ or 3mm panels on your own, or we have a few of our favorite options available.
What are the plans for the future? What is going to be added?
Our next big R&D project that is currently ongoing is locking drawers of varying size, we are excited to share more soon. We hope you visit us again soon, and subscribe for more updates!