It may not be pretty, but it certainly is functional, sturdy, and super cheap. Plywood allows you to change the top for a low cost. The top is bound to get mangled, hammered, stained, cut. Remember: you are building this workbench to be used. The best material for a garage workbench top is plywood. Make sure the screws penetrate into the workbench frame. Secure them together with 2-1/2" drywall screws.
Place the remaining sheet of plywood onto the glued sheet, with the sanded side up.
The glue prevents gaps between the two 1/2" sheets of plywood that form the workbench top. Spread wood glue over the entire top surface of the tacked plywood.Make sure the sheet is flush with the back edge of the workbench frame and that there's a 1-1/2" overhang on each end. Tack the bottom sheet of the workbench top to the frame with 4d or 6d nails.These panels serve a double propose, helping stabilize the bench and preventing tools and equipment from falling off. Attach the side panels and back panel.The height of the upper shelf can be adjusted to fit your needs, but you'll need to alter the size of the inner shelf end panels accordingly. Predrill the holes to prevent splitting and to draw the pieces snug. Assemble the three 66"-long, main frame components and legs, using 2-1/2" drywall screws.Step-by-step instructions and pictures Building the workbench You’ll need a circular saw to cut the lumber and plywood, and a variable speed, reversing drill with a Phillips head driving bit.Ĭutting the plywood can be tricky, so use a cutting guide and take your time measuring and checking for square before starting the cut. Again, waste is minimal, helping keep total costs super cheap - a mere $ 73.06! Item The shelves, end panels, and top are cut from one 1/2-in. 2x4s, with only a few inches of waste per board. This workbench’s design does just that.Īll the 2x4 components (legs, shelf brackets, and home) are cut from 6 8-ft. When it comes to building with lumber, I like to keep waste to a minimum. You probably could use a helper during a couple of the assembly steps, such as attaching the legs to the longer frame components and installing the 2x4 shell pieces. The components can be cut and assembled in under four hours and you shouldn’t have to spend too much on the materials (2x4s, plywood, and 2-1/2 in. It has a 2’ x 6’ work surface, one shelf for storage, and a handy area to store your shop vacuum. This design fits in just about any shop space, whether it’s a corner of the garage or a wall in the basement. The workbench is the center of any workshop.
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