How To Build A Simple Work Bench
Add pegboard a bench vise and a few other accessories and you ll have a serious work center.
How to build a simple work bench. The bench will be heavy so have someone help you. This sturdy 30 in deep x 6 ft long diy workbench is the ultimate in simplicity and costs less than 50 to build. This instructable will show you how to build a very sturdy workbench easily and inexpensively in only a few hours work that will give you many years of use. Secure the top to the substrate with 1 inch flathead screws.
This guide shows you how to build a simple diy workbench to use as a workspace for all your future projects. This workbench is simple enough and cheap enough that you can make it in a morning and yet it s big enough for serious woodworking and hobby projects. Included in the free workbench plan is a blueprint step by step building instructions a list of tools and materials needed as well as user comments. This will be your countertop.
The workbench presented here is 80 inches long by 36 inches wide by 34 inches tall and rock solid. Align the edges of the 1 2 inch plywood top flush with the edges of the bench. 7 2 x 4 x 8 ft. The workbench includes a bottom shelf and drawers for storage.
If the plywood top is damaged later it s a simple task to remove and replace it. Learn how to build this cheap workbench by following these simple plans. For other workbench ideas visit. 2 1 2 inch self tapping wood screws.
How to build a simple diy workbench materials. It s made from only fifteen 8 ft long 2x4s and one sheet of 1 2 in. You will need to build a square out of 2x4s. Tools writing utensils shop product.
Carpenter squares shop product. A tough stable workbench that only takes an afternoon to build. Boards 2 4 ft. The size and amount of materials all depends on the size of your workspace and table size but you may prefer a countertop 36 inches 91 4 cm off the ground.
Put a l bracket in each corner for strength. This video and guide will walk you through the process of building this workspace that can live in your garage workshop or tool shed. Stand the workbench right side up. Sheets of 3 4 inch plywood.