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Source for a woodworking plans

DIY WORKBENCH
with tool storage

What’s inside
• Step by step instructions
• Material & cutting list
• Dual Dimensions
• Exploded View
• Labeled Parts

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Overall Dimensions
4-3/16"
(106mm)
Side Views

19-13/16"
24" (610mm) (503mm)

5-11/16"
(147mm)

84-1/4" (2140mm)
Top Views

32" (813mm)

Front Views

33-15/16"
(861mm)

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Exploded View

P
P A
A

H A
O B

M D
K L
F
C
N D C
J

Q
E

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Cut List & Materials

Materials Used
• (11) - Lumber 2in. x 4in. x 8ft (Frame)
• (2) - Plywood 3/4 in. 4ft x 8ft (Top, bottom shelf and storage)
• (1) - 48in. T-Track (Cut in half) https://amzn.to/3esyvtQ
• (12) - #6 x 3/4in Screw (for the T-Track) https://amzn.to/3eDRfad
• (38) - #8 x 3/4in. Wood screw (For brackets) https://amzn.to/2YsRwHj
• (19) - 2in. x 2in. Corner Bracket (need two packs) https://amzn.to/3erLY5m
• (46) - # 8 x 1-1/2in. Wood screw (Bottom shelf, storage mount, and foot pad)
• (50) - 2-1/2in. Pocket Hole Screws Wood screw (Frame) https://amzn.to/2NjI9mT
• (4) - 5in Workbench Casters https://amzn.to/2zWe2Pb
• (16) - #12 X 1in wood screw (Caster mount)
• (16) - Washer for the caster screw
• (1) - 32in x 1-1/4in. x 1/16in. Aluminum angle
• (8) - #6 X 3/4in wood screw (Mount the Aluminum angle)

Tools Used
• Circular saw https://amzn.to/37Xj5f0
• K5 Pocket hole jig https://amzn.to/2Yn95IG
• Drill https://amzn.to/316lbaL
• Clamps
• Router and 3/4in router bit
• Hand saw https://amzn.to/2Z3aCm6
• Chisel https://amzn.to/2YYBCmZ
• Sander
• Kreg bench clamps https://amzn.to/2YpqH6x

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Plywood Cutting Layout
Two 8'x4' Sheet of 3/4"

84-1/4"

I 32"

N
26" G
21-7/8"

L M
J L 7-11/16"
26"
K

H
26"

78-1/4"

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2 X 4 Cutting Layout
Eleven Lumber 2in. X 4in. X 8ft

A P

A P

C C C

C C C

C C B

E E B

Q Q

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Cut Details

Part (B)

32" (813mm)

3/4’’ (19.05mm)
3/4’’ (19.05mm)

B Note: Only one of Part (B) 3-1/2"(88.9mm)

Part (Q) Part (N)

3/4’’ (19.05mm) 3/8” (9.5mm) 2-5/8"(66.67mm)

6-3/8"
(161.9mm)

3"(76.2mm)
1-1/2"(38.1mm)

N
22’’(558.8mm)

24-11/16" (677.8mm)

9"(152mm)

3-1/2"(88.9mm) 1-1/2"(38 mm)

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Build The Frame

Cut the parts

1
Refer to the cut list, cutting layout and exploded view page for all the parts.
Start off by cutting the parts according to the labels.

2 Build the frame

Next, drill (2) pocket holes on Part (A) on each end. Now, line up Part (A) to
Part (B), secure the parts with a clamp. Then, drive in the pocket holes screws.

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Build The Legs

Build the legs

3
1
Locate Part (C), there is 8 total. Only drill pocket holes in four of Part (C).
Next, pair up Part (C)”one with pocket holes and one without.”

Need: 8- Part (C) and (16) 2.5in pocket holes screws

Attach the legs to the frame

4
Place the frame on a flat surface
then attach the first leg.

Use a square to make sure the leg

is square to the frame. You’ll need
to check this on the long and short
side of the frame.
Clamp the leg in place and secure
with wood screws. Use two screws
per side.

Repeat for all the legs.

Need: (4) Legs and (16) 2.5in pocket holes screws

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Attach The Stretcher

Attach the bottom rails

5
Line up Part (D) to the legs. Add two screws at each joint.

D D

Need: (2)-Part (D) and (8) 2.5in pocket holes screws

Add the stretcher

6
Install Part (A), place this in the
center and secure it using pocket hole
screws.

Need: Part (F) and Legs and (16) 2.5in pocket holes screws

Attach the castors

7
Add Part (G) to the corner post. Glue
and screw this part in place as it adds
a more rigid surface to mount the
castors.

Now, install the castors.

Need: (4)- Part (G), (4)-Castors, (16)-1.5in wood screws and (16) Screws and washer for the castors

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Cut The Top

Cut the top

8
If Part (I) is not cut already, set the sheet of plywood on top of the frame. If
you along the top to the frame, two side should line up. Now, mark the over-
hanged section. Flip it over and use a straight guide to rip this down to size.

Waste

Need: (1) Sheet of plywood

Add the bottom shelf

9
Locate Part (H), Set it in place and screw it down.

Need: Part (H) and (10) 1-1/2in wood screws

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Add Brackets

10 Install the brackets

Using brackets makes

replacing the top easier in
the future, if needed.

Space the brackets accordingly.

P Install Part (P) with

pocket holes

24-
1/6
in.

11 Add the top and screws

Sit the plywood on top of the frame and clamp it. Now, add screws to secure the
top.

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Buidling The Storage

12 Build the storage

To build the tool storage I used wood glue and 1-1/2’’ brad nails. As an
alternative you can use dowels or pocket hole screws.

K
ge
J M ora
N St
ool
T

N L

Need: Part (J), (K), (L), (M), (N), and (O) Wood glue and 1-1/2in. brad nails

13 Install the tool storage

Use scrap wood to hold the tool

storage in place.

Need: Completed tool storage

14 Add screws
Secure the storage with wood
screws.
Screw Location

Need: (7) 1-1/2in wood screws

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Route The Channel

15 Router Channel for the T-Track

Locate the 2x4 for Part (Q). This part needs a channel for the T-track. A
3/4in router bit is the perfect size for the T-Track. Router the channel in the
center for both of Part (Q). The slot needs to be at the seat 3/8in deep.

Need: Part (Q)

16 Install Part (Q)

Line up Part (Q) to Part (C). Add
A
four 2in wood screw through the
channel in Part (Q). Make sure the C
screw head is below the surface of the
channel. Do this for both parts.

Next, use a hand saw then carry the Q

channel up through Part (A) and the
plywood top.
Need: (8) 1-1/2in wood screws

17 Glue the parts

See cut details for Part (Q). You will
need to cut a T-Track in two. Place it in
the channel and secure it will screws.

Need: (1) 48in T-Track and (12 to 14) screws to hold the T-track

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Attach Tool Holder

18 Tool holder

The tool holder is made from aluminum angle. This is cut down to fit under
the tool storage. It's great for hanging measuring tape, drills, Brad nailer and
anything with a hook.

Need: (1)

Round the corner with a file or

sand paper.

Repeat the same thing for both

side of the tool storage.

Sand and paint as desired.

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