Work bench plans free

This step by step diy project is about work bench plans free. If you want to learn more about building a basic work bench with an extra storage shelf, pay attention to this project. Follow the instructions and pay attention to the diagrams. Build the workshop bench using our free plans even if you are a beginner when it comes to woodworking.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. In most of the cases, you need a friend to give you a hand when assembling the work bench. Invest in high quality lumber and plywood, as the components will be exposed to bad weather. Protect the components with appropriate paint or stain.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tools when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure.

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Building a work bench

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 30″ long LEGS
B – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 21″ long, 2 pieces – 48″ long 2xFRAME
C – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 2 pieces – 21″ long, 1 piece – 45″ long FRAME
D – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 24″x48″ long, 1 piece – 14″x48″ long SHELVES

5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
2 1/2″ screws
1 5/8″ screws
paint, glue

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

Heavy duty work bench plans

How to build a work bench

Building the frames

The first step of the project is to build the frames for the work bench. You will need two frames for the shop project. Cut the 2×4 components at the right dimensions. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 21″ long components and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to the joints.

Attaching the legs

The next step of the project is to attach the legs to the bottom frame. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the legs using 2×4 lumber. Clamp the legs to the frame, as shown in the free plans. Make sure the legs are plumb and the frame is perfectly horizontal.

Building the shelf supports

In order to add more storage space to the work bench, we recommend you to build a frame out of 2×2 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 45″ long component and at one end of the 21″ long components. Align everything with attention, making sure the edges are flush. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth. Drill pilot holes through the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly.

Attaching the shelf supports

Clamp the frame to the legs, making sure the corners are right-angled. Drill pilot holes through the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the frame.

Attaching the tabletop supports

Next, you need to attach the top frame to the work bench. Align everything with attention and clamp the frame to the legs. Drill pilot holes through the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the top frame.

Attaching the tabletop

Build the tabletop out of 3/4″ plywood. Cut the sheet to the right dimensions using a saw and smooth the edges. Use brad nails and glue to lock the plywood sheet to the top of the frame.

Building the shelves

Build the shelves out of 3/4″ plywood. Use a circular saw to make notches to the four corners of the sheets. Smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Fitting the shelves

Attach the shelves to the frame of the work bench. Use brad nails or 1 1/4″ screws to lock the sheets to the supports. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure the structure is rigid.

Work bench plans free

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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