Workshop Workbenches and Work Tables

Every workshop needs a work table for projects and this one features a lower shelf for tools and storage. Build this 4 x 8 ft work table in a day using the free building plans available at the link.

Need more work surface space in your workshop, then you might need to build yourself a rolling shop table or workbench. You could have it built in an afternoon and using it in your shop by the weekend. Free plans at the link.

This easy-to-build workbench was built using 2 x 4s and less than one full sheet of 3/4 inch thick plywood. That's it! Follow the free building instructions at the link and you will have yourself a new workbench for your shop.

Isn't this mobile workbench fantastic!! A place for everything...and everything in it's place. And on wheels. The dimensions on this one are 4ft x 6ft x 34 inches tall. Of course like anything this workbench is customizable to suit your needs in the workshop. Build it today.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a portable worktable. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 3 x 5 foot assembly table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a floor standing wooden lathe bench. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a worktable that has casters which flip up at the pull of a rope (allowing the table to rest firmly on its legs) and lower back into place when the ends of the table are lifted. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a torsion box assembly table with storage. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a dead flat torsion box. Model includes separate layers for the fronts (doors and drawers), drawers, drawer slides and top. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a miter saw workbench. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

To load a sheet of plywood onto the table, tip the table onto a pair of scrap 2 x 4 spacers, lift the plywood onto the spacers and against the table, and lift the plywood and the table together. You will find that gravity does most of the work.

Gordon Gaines of Oakdale, California wanted to extend the short tables on his thickness planer, but did not have room for a large, permanent setup. His solution: these fold-away extension tables.

I am sure you would agree that the large top of the work center is a big plus. But when cutting up sheet stock or ripping long boards, you also want steady out-feed support. And that is where this optional out-feed stand comes in. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mitersaw station. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an easy to build 7 ft x 3 ft work table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This small workbench has shelves below for storage which are slightly recessed so you can stand closer to what you are working on. At the link your can download the free woodworking plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple inexpensive, but sturdy tool stand, for lathes, drill presses, bench grinders, vises, etc. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Making use of a miter saw or planer is often a compromise. For a long time I simply set one or the other on the top of my workbench, setting up makeshift supports when I needed to work with long stock. But this dual tool station allows me to make better use of both tools without tying up my bench. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is a huge worktable that you can make in a few hours. We made the frame (shown on the right) out of 2 inches x 3 inches (35 x 65mm) spruce. It is a very straightforward layout that was fastened solely with self-tapping wood screws. If some increased rigidity is required, the layout of the frame allows for a long angled gusset to span between the undershelf and the parts of the frame just below the tabletop. As you can see from the image on the right, we omitted these stiffeners.

This folding, portable project center features adjustable, clamping tops and a rock-solid base with a large shelf for storing your tools while you are working. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rolling worktable with flip-up shelf and retractable casters. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an all-in-one workbench which allows you to install a circular saw, jig saw and a router. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a miter saw and charger station with dust collection hood and wall cabinets. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This assembly bench measures approximately 4 x 6 feet and is a little lower than a standard workbench to make it more comfortable to assemble. At the link you can download the free plan to build it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for woodworking table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This work center for your sliding compound miter saw is more than just a cabinet. Laminate tops provide smooth surfaces to work on and easy cleanup once the project is complete. The two shelves add efficiency to the cabinets storage capacity. And if you need even more storage, there is a matching wall cabinet. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

The table you see here is like a workbench in a kit. Slide a panel here, twist a knob there, and it converts from a portable briefcase-style to a sturdy workstation for your hobbies. But do not let its small size and portability fool you. This table is designed from the ground up to provide a solid, stable platform for working on hobbies and crafts. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mobile assembly table with built-in outlets, parts drawers, tilt-out drawers for clamps, and large drawers for other storage. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple woodworking bench made of 2X4 Pine, 3/4 inch plywood and features a replacable hardboard top. Total cost of materials around $70 and easy to build in a single day. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.