I attached the side legs to the frame first and then drove a couple screws through the legs into the narrow side of the front and back legs to secure them together. The bottom of the frame should sit flush with the bottom of the legs.Īttach the front and back legs to the frame and side legs with 2 1/2″ screws. Step 2.Īttach the side legs to the bottom frame with 2 1/2″ screws.

However, since this is just a workbench, I simply screwed through the frame into the shorter 2x4s. Pocket holes are a great option if you don’t want to see the screws from the front of the bench. Use 2 1/2″ self tapping screws through the frame to attach the 2x4s. I’ve already been using them like crazy, so I highly recommend adding them! See Step 11 for all the details.Īssemble the bottom frame as shown below. They’re awesome for those situations when your normal clamps can’t quite reach far enough. There have been SO MANY times I’ve needed to clamp boards down in the middle of the tabletop, so this week I added some MicroJig dovetail clamps. This workbench is HANDS-DOWN the most used table in my shop. Win-win! ** UPDATE 9/24/20 – this update is sponsored by MicroJig I built it around the table saw so it works as an out-feed table when I use the saw, but then I can lower the blade and use the whole table top. It sits against the side wall when not in use (so the car fits), but I can move it anywhere in the shop when I’m working on a project. The miter saw stand is a permanent workbench at the back of the shop, but I also put together a DIY mobile workbench. My goal with the shop is to maximize space, but still be able to park the car in there when necessary. In case you missed it, last week I shared the plans for the new miter saw stand. I’ve been working on getting my shop in order lately and finally built a couple workbenches. Thank you for your support! See my full disclosure here. This helps keep the tutorials and plans free here at Terrace Place. If you make a purchase from one of the links, I may make a small commission at NO EXTRA COST to you.

Dewalt table saw workbench plans