Assemble the DIY wood workbench frames for the workshop bench surface and lower shelf to begin building a workbench.
This sturdy 30-in. x 6-ft.-long DIY workbench is the ultimate in simplicity. It’s made from only fifteen 8-ft.-long 2x4s and one sheet of 1/2-in. plywood, and it makes for a better tool workbench than you could buy for much more. Learn how to build a workbench by following the cutting diagrams to cut the parts: Figure B to cut the plywood tops, then Figure C to cut all the framing. Use the lengths provided in the Cutting List. You can either screw the framing together with 3-in. screws or hand- or power-nail it together with 3-in. nails. Screw the plywood down with 1-5/8-in. screws.
To make these project plans even easier to follow, we tinted the parts that get added at each step. Keep reading to learn how to build this brilliant small work table with storage.
All the workbench dimensions and pieces are shown in Figures A, B and C, and keyed to the Cutting List. All together you’ll need fifteen 2 x 4 x 8s and one sheet of 1/2-in. plywood. Click the button above to download the project plans.
Good light is mandatory for any workbench. Buy an inexpensive 4-ft. shop light and screw it right to the underside of the top shelf.
Forget extension cords. Mount a power strip to one of the legs and you’ll have all the power you need for tools and chargers. Use its switch to control the light.
Have the necessary tools for this DIY garage workbench project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
