Workshop Workbenches and Work Tables

If floor space in your workshop is at a premium, perhaps this workbench with hutch for storage is the build for you. Of course you can adjust the size to suit your space, but this unit is sturdy being built using 2 x 4s and 1/2 inch thick plywood. Check out the free plans at the link.

This small mobile workbench is perfect for any workshop especially ones that are tight on space, and lets face it, that's most of us. Check out the free building plans at the link along with complete instructions.

Of course when you build a workbench on wheels you have the option not to add the wheels. This workbench is very basic and easy to build using common tools. Follow along at the link to build your own.

This workbench is perfectly sized at 4 x 8 ft and you can customize the legs to suit your height. Follow along on the free building plans to build this awesome straight-forward workbench.

This simple workbench is perfect for someone just beginning to build things but also perfect for a seasoned woodworker. Easy to build with basic tools if you follow along at the link where you will find a video of the build as well as a cut list and diagram with free instructions.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a miter saw stand for your workshop. 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 workbench for the workshop. 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 mid-sized work/utility table for garage or workshop use. 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 miter saw station with drawers for deticated 12 inch Miter Saw with Kreg measurment system. 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 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 miter saw stand featuring several drawers and space to store the miter saw when not in use, and a way to convert the top to usable flat space. 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.

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 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 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 is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mobile woodworking 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.

Upgrade your contractors saw by building this custom work center. With a large work surface, loads of storage, dust collection, and a handy built-in router table, you will be able to handle any project. Plus, there is an optional table for extra out-feed support and even more storage. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

The only reason that I can afford building this worktable at this time is that virtually all of it is being built out of scrounged materials.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rolling workbench built with 2 x 4 construction. 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 project was inspired from an article I saw in one of my woodworking books. Unfortunately I could not find the book again so I made my own plans. If you have a small shop like mine then every square inch of space needs to be optimized. This miter saw/planner stand helps serve that purpose. It will get my planer off of the bench and not take up much more area than my miter saw currently uses. It also gives me a couple of really nice drawers to store things.

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.

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 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.