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A workbench will help you keep your tools and materials organized.
It will also provide a good work area for your projects.
There are easy-to-assemble workbenches available, and units
that don't require any assembly at all.
If you choose to build your own, here are detailed DIY workbench plans,
using lumber and the Simpson Workbench Hardware Kit.
Start by pre-cutting all the lumber needed
for the rails, posts, and shelves.
We'll provide the exact cut list, as well as a tools and materials list,
at the end of the video.
Begin by placing the two shorter front posts and the two longer back
posts side by side.
Line up the bottom of the posts and mark each one
up six inches from the bottom edge.
This line will mark the placement of the bottom connectors.
Measure up 34 and 3/8 inches from the bottom on each post,
and mark a line for the upper connectors.
Set one front and rear post aside, and attach the bottom and top connectors
to the remaining set of posts.
Position the connector on the marked line.
Clamp it in place, and then drive screws through the connector holes
to fasten the connector.
Join the front and rear posts by fastening two of the end
rails to the connectors with 1 and 1/4 inch screws.
Attach the connectors to the other set of front and back posts.
And again, join the posts by attaching the last two end rails.
Next, attach the two frames to each other, using the 45 inch rails.
Now, stand the bench up and set it aside.
Before installing the plywood shelves, they
will need to be notched to fit into place.
Clamp the two pre-cut plywood sheets together.
Measure in 3 and 1/2 inches from the back edge
and 1 and 1/2 inches from the sides.
Using a scrap piece of 2 by 4 is handy as a guide for these notches.
Cutting these two rear notches out with the boards clamped together
will help speed up the job.
Unclamp the boards and set one sheet aside.
This will serve as the top shelf.
Mark two more notches on the front edge of the second sheet.
This will be the bottom shelf.
And the additional notches will be needed
to fit around the bench's front legs.
Place the bottom shelf into position, and attach it
to the frame with 1 and 1/4 inch wood screws.
Drive in enough screws to secure it to the frame.
Here, we are using four along the longer edges
and three along the shorter edges.
Align the top self flush with the edges of the frame and drive wood screws
into it.
Take the last rail you cut and place it on the top of the back frame.
Align it flush with the edges, and drive in 2 and 1/2 inch wood screws.
To complete the project, align the pre-cut pegboard
onto the back of the rear frame and check that all the edges are flush.
Clamp it into position, and attach it using the 1 and 1/4 inch wood screws.
You can stop here, or if you prefer a more mobile workbench,
casters can be added to each leg.
Be sure to install lockable casters so the bench won't move around
while you're working.
Here we are installing plate casters, which
simply attach to the legs with screws.
Mark the plate holes and drill pilot holes
so the screws don't split the wood when driven in.
Be sure to install casters that are rated for the weight
you anticipate placing on the workbench.
For example, casters rated 475 pounds each will together support 300 lbs.
Know that adding casters will increase the overall height of the Workbench.
So depending on your height, adjustments may
need to be made when measuring for the legs and the placement
of the top and bottom shelves.
This sturdy Workbench will allow you to store your tools and equipment
in one place, and provide an ample work area for your future projects.
Here are all the materials you'll need to build your DIY Workbench.
Here is a cut list for the lumber needed to complete this project.
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And lastly, you'll need the following tools for the job.
For detailed information about this and many other projects,
check out the DIY projects and ideas section of Home.
Or talk to one of our store associates.
Good luck, and thanks for shopping at The Home Depot.