This step by step woodworking project is about free 2×4 workbench plans. If you are as passionate about building projects as me, then you must understand how handy a workbench is and how much difference it will make to ease your effort. I have designed this 2’x4′ workbench so you spend as little as possible on materials and to be able to build it in just one weekend. Make sure you check out my top projects, for a healthy dose of building inspiration.
We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy quality lumber, such as pine. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.
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Building a 2×4 workbench
Materials
- A – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 32″ long LEGS
- B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 48″ long, 3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 18″ long 2xFRAME
- C – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 24″x48″ long, 1 piece – 21″x48″ long TABLETOPS
- D – 4 pieces of 3″ caster wheels CASTERS
- 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
- 1 piece of 3/4″ plywoo – 48″x48″
- 100 pieces of 2″ brad nails
- 100 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
- wood glue, stain
- wood filler
- 4 pieces of 3″ caster wheels
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Time
- One Weekend
2×4 Workbench Plans
Building the frames
The first step of the project is to build the frames for the workbench. Cut the components from 2×4 lumber and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Drill pilot holes through the 48″ long components and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular slats. Add glue to the joints and make sure the edges are flush one with another.
Fitting the legs
The next step of the project is to attach the 2×4 legs to the frames. Drill pilot holes through the vertical legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the frames. Make sure the corners are square before inserting the screws. In addition, use a spirit level to make sure the frames are horizontal and check if the legs are plumb.
Fitting the tabletops
Build the shelves from 3/4″ plywood. Smooth the edges and fit them to the frames. Use glue and 2″ brad nails to secure the shelves into place, after aligning the edges with attention.
Fitting the caster wheels
One of the last steps of the project is to attach the 3″ caster wheels to the bottom of the workbench. Align the casters to the frames and secure them into place with screws. Leave no gaps between the casters and the frames. Make sure you invest in casters with locks.
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Fill the holes with wood putty and let it dry out for several hours. Smooth the surface with sandpaper. Apply a few coats of stain or paint over the components to enhance the look of the workbench and to protect the lumber from decay.
2×4 Workbench Plans
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