How to Build a Big Workbench

Just finished building this, didn’t even check anything. Got what you said to get, cut what you said to cut, came out great. Thank you.

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble youtube.com/post/UgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWx… by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

Excellent plan! I'm almost a Homer Simpson and I pulled this off without a hitch. Thanks!

Great project! This is a heavy duty bench and will last years. Thank you

In 2022 you have to be rich to build this table! Great job!

I'm a newbie. This video will definitely help me. Great job!

Awesome video. Thanks for including the visual detailed plans

Really great video, having the visual graphic was definitely a plus to the video. I want to use OSB for my top and bottom....its a work bench!

Just finished mine. Great addition to my little workshop. Thanks!

Appreciate the video. I've been wanting to get into wood working for a long time and this table has been a great easy start.

Definitely the best explained tutorial video I've seen you make it so easy to follow.

Thank you, I made this table and your calculations/measurements were awesome...I wish I cud post a pic of my table for you to see

Very very nice. Affordable, is a plus. Looks like those extra hands were mighty useful too. Thanks for sharing 👍

Great explanation of each step. Thank you.

Exactly what I was looking to build. Thanks!

I just finished making the work bench. Came out fantastic

Hi Dan. Thanks for the video. Just completed making one for my daughter. Three things I did slightly different. First, as per Daniel Grabske's suggestion, I did do a 2" overhang of the plywood along one of the 4' sides for clamping purposes. Second, for the storage space on the bottom shelf, I built the identical lower frame as the upper one, and placed the legs inside of the lower shelf (like the upper one is) So instead of starting with four 8' 2X4's , I started with 7' 10" ones to allow for the overhang on the upper bench(keeping the 4'X8' plywood sheet fully intact), and to maximize the lower storage shelf. So the lower OSB plywood sheet will have a dimension of 4' x 7' 10", with some jigsaw cutting required at each of the four corners to fit around the legs. This way also, your end and cross pieces of wood are all 45" long. Third, with regards to the castor wheels, instead of fastening them directly to the bottom of the legs(end cut strength not the greatest for fasteners), I cut four 5" square pieces of pine from a scrap 2"X 6" and nailed those in first into the bottom of the leg and lower frame. Then I screwed the castors into that, which allows for a stronger fastening point going into the side grain of the wood versus the end cut. The end result was just what my daughter wanted. With the slight modification of the lower shelf, it's width remains at 48" versus the 39" size of your table. Hey.....who can't utilize another 9 inches? Cheers!

Thank you for listing materials. That really helps us newbies.

Thankyou, thankyou for all the details! Very nice.

Brilliant tutorial, thanks👍