Garage Workbench Plans

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Garage Workbench Plans
Every home woodworker knows the importance of making efficient use of the available space in his or
her shop. This workbench is designed to provide the maximum functionality using the minimum
amount of space possible. It provides a work surface of about six feet by two feet and is about 35” in
height. Just the right size to provide ample work space for most projects.
The features that make this workbench ideal for the home shop are the built in clamping system, the
built in router table, the nine drawers, the center cabinet space, and the mobility. The four inch casters
enable you to easily roll it into position when needed and roll it aside when it is not in use.
The top surface is made of two layers of 3/4” MDF. This provides an extremely flat work surface and
since it is also a router table, a flat work surface is a must. The T-track inlaid in the top and around the
edges makes the entire work surface a versatile clamping system that easily clamps very small or very
large work pieces.
Copyright © 2006 by Robert E. Reedy

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Table of Contents - 1
Dimensions Drawings
Materials List - 1 ......................................................................................................x

Materials List - 2 ......................................................................................................x
End and Center Panels ............................................................................................. 1
Base Dimensions & Layout ..................................................................................... 2
Back Dimensions & Layout .................................................................................... 3
Top Dimensions & Layout ...................................................................................... 4
Sub Top Dimensions & Layout .............................................................................. 5
Top Trim and T-Track ............................................................................................. 6
Drawer Slides, Stiffener, Misc. Small Parts ............................................................ 7
Drawer Fronts, Front Trim, and Doors ................................................................... 8
Drawer Boxes Dimensions ...................................................................................... 9
Router Bit Trays .................................................................................................... 10
Middle Shelf .......................................................................................................... 11
Table of Contents - 2
Assembly Instructions
Drawer Slides - Left Section - Left Panel ............................................................. 12

Drawer Slides - Left Section - Right Panel ........................................................... 13
Drawer Slides - Center Section - Left Panel ......................................................... 14
Drawer Slides - Center Section -Right Panel ........................................................ 15
Drawer Slides - Right Section - Left Panel ........................................................... 16
Drawer Slides - Right Section - Right Panel ......................................................... 17
Base to Panels ........................................................................................................ 18
Stiffener - Casters .................................................................................................. 19
Attach the Back ..................................................................................................... 20
Router Box Bottom & Shelf .................................................................................. 21
Router Box Front ................................................................................................... 22
Assemble the Face Frame ...................................................................................... 23
Attach the Face Frame ........................................................................................... 24
Attach the Leveling Blocks to the Panels .............................................................. 25
Attach the Front & Rear Leveling Blocks ............................................................. 26
Attach the Sub Top ................................................................................................ 27
Attach the Inner Trim ............................................................................................ 28
Attach the Middle Trim ......................................................................................... 29
Attach the Top ....................................................................................................... 30
Attach the Track to the Top ................................................................................... 31
Attach the Track to the Front & Ends ................................................................... 32
Attach the Lower Trim .......................................................................................... 33
Assemble the Drawer Boxes & Fronts .................................................................. 34
Assemble the Router Trays ................................................................................... 35
Attach Cabinet Doors ............................................................................................ 36
Attach Middle Door trim ....................................................................................... 37
Clamping System Parts ......................................................................................... 38
Assemble the EZ Mount Stop ............................................................................... 39
Clamping System Usage Instructions .................................................................... 40
Clamping System Illustrations .............................................................................. 41
Snapshots ............................................................................................................... 42
Tools and Accessories You’ll Need
Note: Images and underlined text are active web links.
Mast-R-Lift is precision-engineered to within .002" tolerance

and CNC-machined from 1" solid aluminum to eliminate bend-
ing and sagging.
Built-in insert adjusters allow for snugging the lift in your table
for a perfect fit, while the built-in leveling system will not wear
into the table's recessed opening
Plate measures 9-1/4" x 11-3/4" x 3/8". Adjustments are made

with a drop-in speed handle that's elevated from the table.
Low Cost Lift for Plunge Routers Rockler/JessEm Lift Large Router Plate
Low Cost Router Fence 4 Piece Router Accessory kit Kreg Master System
Mini Pocket Hole Jig T-Track Kit Hold Down Clamp Kit Shop Casters
Materials List - 1
Qty Size Material Item name

2 29 1/4” by 19” 3/4” Oak Plywood End Panels
2 28 1/4” by 18 1/4” 3/4” Plywood Middle Panels
1 66 1/2” by 19” 3/4” Plywood Base
1 66 1/2” by 28 1/4” 3/4” Plywood Back
1 72” by 24” 3/4” MDF Board Top
1 68” by 19 3/4” 3/4” MDF Board Sub Top
2 69 1/2” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 1st Front & Back Sub Top Trim
2 21 1/4” ” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 1st End Sub Top Trim
2 71” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 2nd Front & Back Sub Top Trim
2 22 3/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood or Plywood 2nd End Sub Top Trim
2 36” 1/2” by 3/4” T-Track Front T-Track
5 24” 1/2” by 3/4” T-Track End & Top T-Track
1 72” by 3/4” by 1/2” 1/2” Thick MDF or Wood Front Lower T-Track Trim
2 24” by 3/4” by 1/2” 1/2” Thick MDF or Wood End Lower T-Track Trim
17 18 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood Drawer Supports
5 6” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood Small Drawer Supports
10 18 1/4” by 2 1/2” 3/4” Wood Drawer Side Guides
2 6” by 2 1/2” 3/4” Wood Small Drawer Side Guides
4 18 1/4” by 3” 3/4” Wood Lower Drawer Side Guides
6 18 1/4” by 2” 3/4” Wood Lower Drawer Supports
2 14 1/2” by 2” 3/4” Wood Lower Back Supports
1 27 1/2” by 2” 3/4” Wood Center Lower Back Support
4 17 1/2” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood 17 1/2” Leveling Block
2 30” by 1 1/2” 3/4” Wood 30” Leveling Block
1 66 1/2” 2 by 4 (3 1/2” by 1 1/2”) Stiffener
6 16” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Drawer Trim
2 29 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Vertical End Trim
1 30” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Middel Trim
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Materials List - 2
Qty Size Material Item name

2 23 1/4” by 1 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Vertical Divider Trim
2 65” by 3” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Upper & Lower Trim
1 3 1/2” by 30 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Center Drawer Front
2 3 1/2” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Front
2 4 1/2” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 4 1/2” Drawer Front
2 5 1/4” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 5 1/4” Drawer Front
2 7” by 16 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 7” Drawer Front
2 19” by 14 3/4” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Cabinet Doors
1 3/4” thick wood or plywood Door Lip
1 17 1/2” by 11 1/2” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Router Box Front
6 19” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Sides
4 19” by 3 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 3 7/8” Drawer Sides
2 28 3/8” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Center Drawer Ends
4 14 3/8” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Drawer Ends
4 14 3/8” by 3 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 3 7/8” Drawer Ends
1 29 1/8” by 18 1/4” 1/4” Hardboard Center Drawer Bottom
6 15 1/8”” by 18 1/4” 1/4” Hardboard Drawer Bottom
2 6” by 2 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood Top Router Tray Sides
2 6” by 3 7/8” 3/4” thick wood or plywood 2nd Router Bit Trays
2 14 7/8” by 6” 1/2” thick material Router Bit Trays
2 14 7/8” by 6” 1/4” thick material Router Bit Bottoms
1 18 1/4” by 30” 3/4” plywood Middle Shelf
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End and Center Panels
Page 1
End Panel Middle Panels

(2 Required) (2 Required)
29 1/4" 28 1/4"
19" 18 1/4"
The two end panels are 1" taller than the center panels. This is because the
center panels sit on the top surface of the base and the end panels extend 1/4"
below the bottom surface of the base..
The end panels are also 3/4" wider than the center panels. This is so they will
be flush with the ends of the back section.
Copyright C 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio

Base Dimensions & Layout
Page 2
2" 2"
18 5/8" 18 5/8"
9 1/2"
9 1/2"
Base
19"
3/8" 3/8"
2" 2"
10" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 3/8" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 10"

66 1/2"
Cut the base from 3/4" material, then drill and countersink holes for #8 screws as shown in
the drawing above. All the screws around the edge are 3/8" from the edge.

Back Dimensions & Layout
Page 3
3/4"
17 1/2" 30 3/4" 17 1/2"
Back
22"
28 1/4"
17 1/8"
10"
1 1/4"
66 1/2"
Cut the back from 3/4" material, then drill and countersink holes for #8 screws as shown in
the drawing above.

Router Plate Cutout
10 1/4"
This drawing is based on a 9 1/4" by 11 3/4" router plate. If you
are using a different size plate, you will need to adjust the size of
the opening accordingly. The router plate opening is a two step 10 1/8"
process. You must cut an inner opening that leaves room for a
7 3/4"
3/4" wide lip around all four edges. This lip is what the router
24"
plate rests upon.
First, cut the inner opening completely through the top. If you're
using a 9 1/4" by 11 3/4" router plate, this inner opening should
be 7 3/4" by 10 1/4". The next step is to use your router to create
the lip around the sides of the opening. See the detailed 10 1/8"
instructions on the following page for this step.
72"
17"
T-Track & Miter Slot Cutout Dimensions

6 3/4"
Page 4
Fence T- Track Slot

T- Track Slot
The T-Track and miter gauge
slot dimensions are based on the
10"
center of the slots. However, the

Top Dimensions and Layout
exact location of these items is

T-Track sizes vary from strictly a matter of personal
brand to brand. The choice.
most common sizes are
24"
3/4" wide by 1/2" deep If you will be using a
or 3/4" wide by 3/8" readymade router fence,
deep. Cut the slots so you may need to change
CopyrightC 2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio

the track you're using is the spacing of the fence Miter Guage Slot
flush with the top track slots to match
7"
surface.
30 1/2"
your fence.
6"
24"
68"
18"
8 3/4"
Router Box
Sub Top Cutout
19 3/4"
Note: This diagram is based on a 9 1/4" by 11 3/4" router plate.
If you are using a different size plate, be sure to adjust the opening size accordingly.
15 5/8"
Copyright
8"
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Drill and counter screwholes for #8 flathead screws in the locations shown below.
Page 5
19 3/8"
14 5/8"
14 5/8"
19 3/8"
3"
1 1/8"
3"
10"
Sub Top
Sub Top Dimensions and Layout
Router Box
Screw Hole Layout Cutout
2006 by Robert E. Reedy, Vandalia, Ohio

1 1/8"
Screw Hole Layout 1 1/8"
10"
3"
1 1/8"
3"
3" 3"
9 1/2"
9 1/2"
16"
16"
26"
26"
Top Trim &T-Track
Page 6
The Sub Top trim is made of 3/4" thick by 1 1/2" high material. This because the T-Track is 1/2" by 3/4".
45° 45°
1st Front & Back Sub Top Trim (2 Required)
69 1/2"
1 1/2"
45° 45° 45° 2nd End Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 45°
1st End Sub Top Trim (2 Required)
21 1/4" 22 3/4"
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
45° 2nd Front & Back Sub Top Trim (2 Required) 45°
71"
1 1/2"
If you have a pocket hole jig, I reccommend drilling pocket holes in the 2nd Sub Top Trim pieces as shown. These pocket holes will be
used to secure the Top to the Sub Top. The exact location of the pocket holes is not critical. The important thing is that they do not line up
with the screw holes in your T-Track. If you do not have a pocket hole jig, the Top can be secured with finishing nails or glue.
Front T-Track (2 Required) End T-Track (2 Required)
35 1/2" 23 1/4"
The T-Track trim is made of 1/2" thick by 3/4" high material. This because the T-Track is 1/2" by 3/4".
45° Front T-Track Trim (1 Required) 45°
3/4" 72"
45° End T-Track Trim (2 Required) 45°
3/4" 23 3/4"
Drawer Slides / Stiffener / Misc Small Parts
Page 7
Small Drawer Supports (5)
1 1/2" Drawer Supports (17) 1 1/2"

18 1/4" 6"
Small Drawer Side Guides (2)
2 1/2" Drawer Side Guides (10) 2 1/2"
18 1/4" 6"
Stiffener (Make the stiffener from 1 1/2" thick material)

3" Lower Drawer Side Guides (4) 2" Lower Drawer Supports (6)
18 1/4" 18 1/4"
66 1/2"
2" Lower Back Supports (2) 2" Center Lower Back Supports (1)
14 1/2" 27 1/2"
1 1/2" 17 1/2" Leveling Blocks (4) 1 1/2" 16 3/4" Leveling Blocks (3)
17 1/2" 16 3/4"
10 1/4" Leveling Block (1)

1 1/2" 30" Leveling Blocks (2) 1 1/2"
30" 10 1/4"
3 1/2"

Drawer Fronts, Front Trim, and Doors
Page 8
1 1/2" Drawer Trim (6) 1 1/2" Vertical End Trim (2)

16" 29 1/4"
1 1/2" Middle Trim (1) 1 1/2" Vertical Divider Trim (2)

30" 23 1/4"
3" Upper & Lower Trim (2)
65"
2" Middle Door Trim (1)

18 1/2"
Drawer Fronts Dimensions Router Box Dimensions

3 1/2"
Center Drawer Front (1)
30 1/2"
4 1/2" 11 1/2" Router Box Bottom (1)

3 1/2"
Top Drawer Fronts (2) 4 1/2" Drawer Fronts (2)
16 1/2" 16 1/2" 16"
5 1/4" 5 1/4" Drawer Fronts (2)
16 1/2" 17 1/2"
Cabinet Doors (2)

19"
Router Box Front (1)

11 1/2"
7" 7" Drawer Fronts (2)

3/4"
1"
16 1/2" 14 3/4"

Drawer Boxes Dimensions
Page 9
3 7/8"
2 7/8"
3 7/8" Drawer Sides (4)
Top Drawer Sides (6)
Detail View - Drawer Bottom Cutout

19" 19"
6 5/8" 6 5/8" Drawer Sides (4)

4 7/8" Drawer Sides (4) 1/4"
4 7/8"
3/8"
19" 19"
1/4"
2 7/8" 2 7/8"
Center Drawer Ends (2) Top Drawer Ends (4)
28 3/8" 14 3/8"
3 7/8"
6 5/8" Drawer Ends (4)
4 7/8" Drawer Ends (4) 6 5/8"
3 7/8" Drawer Ends (4) 4 7/8"
14 3/8" 14 3/8" 14 3/8"
Center Drawer Bottom (1)

Drawer Bottoms (6)
18 1/4" 18 1/4"
29 1/8" 15 1/8"

Router Bit Trays
Page 10
6" 2 7/8"
Top Router Tray Sides (End View)
2nd Router Tray Sides (End View)

1 1/2"
Top Router Tray Sides (2)
1/2" 2 1/2"
6" 3 7/8"
3 7/8"
3 7/8" 1/2"
2nd Router Tray Sides (2)

1/4" 1/4"
The tray sides are made from 3/4" material. The heights of
the sides are 2 7/8" and 3 7/8" respectively. This provides
1/8" of top clearance in the drawer openings. 1/4" 1/4"
Cut 1/2" wide by 1/4" deep slots for the router trays in the sides as
shown. Then cut a 1/4" rabbit on the bottom of each side as shown. The
1/4" rabbits are for the bottoms. The bottoms are necessary so the router
bits cannot protude past the bottom of the drawer opening.
Router Bit Tray (2) Router Bit Tray - Bottom (2)
1/2" thick material 6" 1/4" thick material
14 7/8" 14 7/8"
Cut two 6" by 14 7/8" router bits trays from

1/2" thick material and two bottoms from
1/4" thick material as shown above.
Drill several 1/4" and 1/2" holes for your

router bits in the 1/2" thick sections. The
exact location of the holes is strictly a matter
of preference. I put the holes about 1 1/2"
apart in the prototype.

Middle Shelves Dimensions
Page 11
Middle Shelf
18 1/4"
30"
2 3/4" Lower Track Support (2)
18"
(Lower Track Support is made of 1 1/2" thick material.)
1" Lower Track Trim (2)
18"
(Lower Track Trim is made of 1/2" thick material.)

Attach Drawer Slides Left Section - Left Panel
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Attach the Panels to the Base
Page 18
17 1/2"
30"
17 1/2"

Attach theStiffener & Casters to the Base
Page 19
Attach the casters to the base as shown. Then position the stiffener as close
to the front as possible while still allowing clearance for the swival casters
to rotate. Mark the position of the stiffener, then drill about six holes for #8
wood screws through the base. Apply some glue and secure the stiffener to
the base with 2" #8 screws.
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Attach the Router Box Bottom & Middle Shelf
Page 21
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drawer slides.
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Attach the Router Box Front
Page 22
Attach the router box front to the

router box bottom and to the rear end
surface of the drawer slides.

Assemble the Face Frame
Page 23
Don't forget! The pocket holes go on

the back side of the face frame.
Assemble the front trim pieces (face frame) as shown. Be sure the horizontal
drawer separator pieces are properly spaced so they line up with the drawer
slides.
The top of each piece of horizontal drawer separator trim should be flush with
the top of a drawer slide.
Pocket holes are the easiest way to join trim or face frames as they are often
called. if you don't have a pocket hole jig, you can use dowel joints.

Attach the FaceFrame to the Cabinet
Page 24
Attach the assembled face frame to

the cabinet with finishing nails.
Then, countersink and fill the nail
holes with wood putty.

Attach the Leveling Blocks to the End and Center Panels
Page 25
Now, you are ready to attach the leveling blocks. This is the way you ensure that the top is perfectly flat
when the workbench is completed. First, drill three 1/4" diameter holes completely through each leveling
block, (the two shortest ones only need two holes). The exact location of the holes is not critical. Drill a
hole about 2" from each end and one in the middle of each leveling block. To keep the glue from setting
before you're finished, it's best to attach the end and center panel leveling blocks first and ensure they are
level with each other before attaching the front and rear ones.
Apply some glue to the mating faces and attach the end and center panel
leveling blocks using 1 1/2" #8 pan head screws with flat washers as
shown. Do not tighten the screws yet as the blocks must be leveled first.
After all the blocks are in place, use a

straight edge to ensure the top surfaces of all
the leveling blocks are level with each other.
If you have a four foot level, that would
work great.
The important thing is that the top surfaces

of the leveling blocks be level with each
other. This will provide a flat surface to
mount the sub top to.
When all the blocks are level, tighten the screws and
recheck that they did not move.

Attach the Front & Rear Leveling Blocks
Page 26
Apply glue to the mating surfaces and attach the front and rear leveling blocks as shown in the diagram.
Use your straight edge to ensure the tops are even with the tops of the end and center leveling blocks.
Then tighten the screws.

Attach the Sub Top to the Cabinet
Page 27
Attach the Sub Top with 1 1/2" #8

flathead screws. The Sub Top should
be flush to the edges of the cabinet
on all four sides.

Attach the Inner Sub Top Trim
Page 28
Attach the Inner Sub Top Trim to the Sub Top

with 1 1/2" #8 flathead screws. Be sure the top
of the trim is flush with the top surface of the
Sub Top.

Attach the Middle Trim to the Inner Sub Top Trim
Page 29
Attach the Middle Sub Top Trim to the Inner Sub Top
Trim with 1 1/2" #8 flathead screws. Be sure to space
these screws so they don't interfere with the screws in
the inner trim or the T-Track which will be attched to the
Middle Sub Top trim. The pocket holes will be used to
attach the edges of the top to the trim.

Attach the Top to the Sub Top
Page 30
Attach the Top to the Sub Top with 1" #8 flathead screws through the cutouts for the T-Track and Miter
guage track. Secure the edges of the top with pocket hole screws through the holes you drilled through
the Inner Sub Top Trim. If you don't have a pocket hole jig, you can glue the Top to the Sub Top.
However, gluing it will make it much more difficult to replace the top in the future if you need to.
Note: The dimensions given in these plans are

based using T-Track that is 3/4" wide and 1/2"
thick. If your T-Track is a different size, you will
need to modify the thickness of the inner trim
accordingly.
Pocket Hole Screws

Attach the T-Track & Miter track to the Top
Page 31
Attach the T-Track to the top as shown with 1" #6 screws. Some manufacturers countersink the holes for
mounting the track and others do not. From my experience, I prefer flathead screws with countersunk
holes. This keeps the screw heads from interfering with the bolts sliding through the track. The track I
used for the prototype was designed for pan head screws, so I countersunk them on my drill press.
The miter guage track is not subject to much stress so you can glue it in the slot. If you use screws, be
sure the screw heads are below the surface so the miter guage does not hang up on them. I would not
reccommend polyurethane glues because they expand as they set up. The expanding glue would lift the
miter track up above the surface of the workbench top. A construction adhesive like liquid nails works
fine.
Top T-Track
Miter Guage Track
Attach the Lower Track Support to the left side

of the cabinet with six 2" #8 flathead screws.
Position this piece so it is 1" below the Sub Top
Trim and centered front to back.

Attach the T-Track to the Edges of the Front and Ends
Page 32
Attach the edge T-Track on each end and along the front to the middle Sub Top Trim with 1" #6 screws.
Position this T-Track under the bottom surface of the Top as shown in the detail drawing.
T-Track joins at the corners like

this so you can slide the bolts in
and out. End T-Track
Detail
End T-Track
Front T-Track
Attach the Lower T-Track to the Lower T-Track

Support. The T-Track should be centered top to
bottom.

Attach the Lower Front Trim to the Front and Ends
Page 33
Attach the Lower Top Trim on each end and along the front to the middle Sub Top Trim with 1 1/2"
finishing nails.
If you cut the top a little larger than the dimensions called for, you can trim it with your router and a
flush trimming bit. Use the Lower Top Trim for the bit bearing to follow.
The Lower Top Trim joins at

the corners like this.
Detail
Lower Trim
Lower Trim
Attach the Lower Track Trim with finishing

nails.

Assemble the Drawers
Page 34
Apply a little glue to the mating surfaces and assemble the drawer boxes.
Left Side
Right Side
Back
Front
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Assemble the front, back, and right side with finishing nails as shown in Step 1.
Insert the bottom as shown in Step 2. Attach the left side as shown in Step 3.
Step 4 Step 5
Support the drawer boxes with 1/4" thick strips of wood and attach the drawer fronts
with 1 1/8" screws as shown. This is necessary because the bottom of the front must
be 1/4" below the bottom of the box so it will overlap the rear cabinet trim when
installed.

Assemble the Router Bit Trays
Page 34
Assemble the Router trays with finishing nails as shown above.
Attach the drawer fronts to the router tray fronts with pocket hole screws on each side as shown.
Don't forget to support the trays with 1/4" thick strips of wood while you attach the fronts. As with
the drawers, the bottom of the fronts must be 1/4" below the bottom of the trays so the fronts will
overlap the cabinet trim when installed.

Attach the Cabinet Doors
Page 36
Attach the cabinet doors so the tops align with the tops of the
drawers and the sides align with the ends of the middle drawer as
shown above.

Attach the Middle Door trim
Page 37
Attach the Middle Door Lip to the back of either of the cabinet
doors so half of it is visible as shown. Attach it to the back of the
door with a couple of 1" wood screws. The left door is not
pictured in the drawing for clarity.
This piece serves as a door lip so there is no visible gap between

the doors.
Now, you're ready to attach the Drawer and Door handles and your work bench is finished.

Clamping System Parts
Page 38
3/8" Button Hole
5/16" Bolt Hole 3/8" Button Hole
2 3/4" 2"
2" Clamp Jaws (2)
3 1/2 "
4 1/2"
Clamp Jaw Layout (Side 1) Clamp Jaw Layout (Side 2)
5/8"
1 1/2"
3" 3"
End View
3 1/2"
Rear Stop 2 3/4"
Dia - 5/16"
24" 1 1/2"
1 3/4" 1 3/4"
2" EZ Clamp Stop
Dia - 5/16"
28"
Drill two pocket holes in each Post as shown below. Next, drill two
1/4" diameter holes in the end of each Post as shown. (The 1/4" holes
2" Post (2) 2" Jaws (2)
should only be 1/2" deep.)
2 1/2" 4"
1/2"
Drill a 5/16" bolt through each jaw as 3/8"

shown. Next, drill two 5/16" holes for the 2 1/4"
dowel pins in each Jaw as shown. (The
dowel pin holes are 5/16" diameter so the Dia - 5/16" 1/2"
Jaws can pivot over the pins. These holes
should be 1/2" deep.)
Posts Jaws

Assemble the EZ Mount Stop
Page 39
Attach the Posts to the ends of the Stop Bar with pocket hole screws as
shown below. Next, cut four 7/8" long dowel pins from 1/4" dowel
rod. Apply some glue and insert a 1/4" dowel pin into each hole in the
ends of the Posts. (The dowel pins should protude about 3/8" from the
ends of the Posts.)
Place the Jaws over the protuding dowel pins as shown above. (Do not
glue the dowel pins to the Jaws as the Jaws must be allowed to pivot
in order to work as clamps.) Insert a 5/16 carriage bolt through the
holes as shown. (The carriage bolt should be 5" long. Secure the
pieces with a flat washer and knob.

Clamping System Usage
Page 40
The T-Track clamping system provides a flexible way of clamping both large and small
work pieces. Most work pieces can be clamped using the two Clamp Jaws and the Rear
Stop. The Clamp Jaws are used with the T-Track that runs along the front edge of the
workbench. The Rear Stop is used with the T-Track that is embedded in the top surface of
the workbench.
For longer workpieces, you can use the the Clamp Jaws with the T-Track on the ends of the
workbench. The EZ Mount Stop may be secured anywhere along the workbench top. The
simple clamps on each end of the EZ Mount Stop grip the edge of the workbench top as
well as C-Clamps. This feature enables you to use the workbench as a large bar clamp for
gluing up boards.
You can make the clamping system grip the work piece even tighter by gluing strips of 100
grit sandpaper along the edges that contact the workpiece. The sandpaper requires much
less force than the surface of bare wood.
The button arrangement on the Clamp Jaws allows you to filp the Clamp Jaws over for
thicker work pieces. The drawings on the next two pages illustrates how the clamps work.
To clamp a work piece, position the workpiece so the edge protudes slightly over the edge
of the workbench top as shown. Then, position the Rear Stop against the workpiece and
tighten it to T-Track using the knobs. Next, tighten the Clamp Jaws against the workpiece
with the knobs and your work piece will be clamped just like with a vice.
For thinner workpieces, position the Clamp Jaws and Rear Stop as shown. If your
workpiece is thinner than 3/4", you can place strips of wood under the work piece so it is
slightly higher than the top edges of the Clamp Jaws.
For thicker workpieces, flip the Clamp Jaws so the second button is against the Lower
T-Track Trim and reverse the Rear Stop so the thicker edge is against the workpiece.

Using the Clamps
Page 41
For thinner workpieces, position the Clamp Jaws and Rear Stop as shown.
Second Button
Rear Stop Clamp Jaw

Workpiece
Button
T-Track
For thicker workpieces, flip the Clamp Jaw so the second button is against the Lower T-Track Trim
and reverse the Rear Stop so the thicker edge is against the workpiece.
Button
Clamp Jaw
Workpiece
Rear Stop
Second Button
T-Track

Clamping Long Workpieces
Page 41
To clamp long work pieces, use the

Clamping Jaws and EZ Mount Stop as
shown.
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Snapshots
Clamping a small work piece Clamping a large work piece Clamping a thick work piece
Close up view of the Woodpeckers Quick-Lift.

Clamp a large work piece
Hold down clamps.
Clamping a work light. Arranging the jaws for use with the EZ Mount Stop.
The purple edge is the 100 grit sandpaper used to
make the stop grip the work piece tighter.

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Materials List - 1 ......................................................................................................x

Drawer Slides - Left Section - Left Panel ............................................................. 12

Mast-R-Lift is precision-engineered to within .002" tolerance

Plate measures 9-1/4" x 11-3/4" x 3/8". Adjustments are made

Qty Size Material Item name

Qty Size Material Item name

End Panel Middle Panels

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10" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 3/8" 9 1/4" 9 1/4" 10"

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17 1/2" 30 3/4" 17 1/2"

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T-Track & Miter Slot Cutout Dimensions

Fence T- Track Slot

center of the slots. However, the

exact location of these items is

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Front T-Track (2 Required) End T-Track (2 Required)

45° End T-Track Trim (2 Required) 45°

Small Drawer Supports (5)

1 1/2" Drawer Supports (17) 1 1/2"

Small Drawer Side Guides (2)

2 1/2" Drawer Side Guides (10) 2 1/2"

Stiffener (Make the stiffener from 1 1/2" thick material)

10 1/4" Leveling Block (1)

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1 1/2" Drawer Trim (6) 1 1/2" Vertical End Trim (2)

1 1/2" Middle Trim (1) 1 1/2" Vertical Divider Trim (2)

3" Upper & Lower Trim (2)

2" Middle Door Trim (1)

Drawer Fronts Dimensions Router Box Dimensions

Center Drawer Front (1)

4 1/2" 11 1/2" Router Box Bottom (1)

Top Drawer Fronts (2) 4 1/2" Drawer Fronts (2)

16 1/2" 16 1/2" 16"

5 1/4" 5 1/4" Drawer Fronts (2)

Cabinet Doors (2)

Router Box Front (1)

7" 7" Drawer Fronts (2)

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Detail View - Drawer Bottom Cutout

6 5/8" 6 5/8" Drawer Sides (4)

Center Drawer Ends (2) Top Drawer Ends (4)

14 3/8" 14 3/8" 14 3/8"

Center Drawer Bottom (1)

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Top Router Tray Sides (End View)

2nd Router Tray Sides (End View)

2nd Router Tray Sides (2)

Router Bit Tray (2) Router Bit Tray - Bottom (2)

1/2" thick material 6" 1/4" thick material

Cut two 6" by 14 7/8" router bits trays from

Drill several 1/4" and 1/2" holes for your

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2 3/4" Lower Track Support (2)

1" Lower Track Trim (2)

(Lower Track Trim is made of 1/2" thick material.)

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