Workshop Workbenches and Work Tables

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.

Lockable casters let you roll this work unit to the job. Four drawers and a cupboard store tools in a handsome cabinet. Its compact size is great for apartment living.

Build this simple workbench for your workshop or garage using the free downloadable woodworking plans available at the link. Every builder needs one. This one features a lower shelf for extra storage.

Build your own generous size workbench with storage drawers using the free woodworking plans available at the link. This one is mobile, that is optional of course.

This workstation has it all, a space-saving, fold-down workbench, easy-access tool rack, and plenty of storage in a wall-mounted cabinet. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

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.

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.

Build a mobile workbench for your workshop using the free step-by-step downloadable instructions available at the link. Best part is the plan uses readily available lumber.

Build this space-saving flip-top workbench cart using these free step-by-step plans.

This workbench has it all, classic looks, plenty of storage, plus a top and vises able to handle the most demanding tasks. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

As power-tool instruction booklets often say, Make sure that your work is secured to a solid surface. That means a workbench, the centerpiece of any shop worthy of the concept. On the second page of this article click on the Print link to see all the instructions and pictures on one page.

Here is instant protection for any kind of messy job. Before you start, just unroll enough rosin paper from this jumbo paper towel holder to protect your workbench. The thick paper absorbs all the glue or finish. When the paper gets too dirty, tear it off and throw it away. A roll of rosin paper is 170 ft. long, so one will last a long time. Here is how to build your paper holder.

Fit a huge work area into a small space with this folding workbench. Build this solid, roll-around, folding workbench in a day with simple hardware and only two sheets of plywood.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a workbench which can be used from any side. 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.

If your shop or work site is tight for space, this folding worktable is an ideal solution to a temporary work surface. Strong enough for heavy duty tools like a bench top planer.

Workspace is at a premium in my small shop. So I built a workbench that folds down from the wall like an ironing board. I made it sturdy enough to handle most tasks. But best of all, it folds away into the wall when I do not need it.

Here are free step-by-step instructions to build this handy workbench with lots of pictures to help with the process.

Build your own workbench using these free woodworking plans which include lots of handy tips.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for 6 foot workbench to be set against a workshop wall with peg board mounted between the uprights for tool 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.

If you are building a workbench and need a ton of extra storage space then perhaps you should build this portable plywood workbench with storage. Here are the free woodworking plans.

Build a mobile, compact table saw workbench with wood storage using these free instructions.

Putting a new spin on finishing your projects. Painting a door is one of those projects that always seems to take twice as long as it should. That is because after painting one side of the door, you have to let the paint dry before you can turn the door over to paint the other side. To get around this problem ShopNotes Editor, Phil Huber, came up with a simple solution. He built a couple of support stands that hold the door without touching it, allowing you to paint both sides at one time.

This mobile worktable has a top that measures 40 x 48 inches and you will need eight 2 x 4s and a sheet of MDF to build it. Check out the free instructions at the link.

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.

At the link you can download the free plans and follow along to see how this truck workstation was built.

Build this workbench complete with tail vise, dogs, and massively thick top with sliding dovetails.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for the Underhill Roubo 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.

If you need a small table for your workshop, here is how to build a simple cheap one. This one was built for the drill press.

To give the workstations jaws added capacity, I made a set of four clamp extensions, as shown below. I made my own dogs out of hardwood scraps and 3/4 inch dowels, but you could modify the design to use your workstations own plastic dogs. The extensions add 20 inches of clamping capacity to my Workmate, and have never let me down.

Build this two-shelf heavy duty workbench with this great tutorial.