Workshop Workbenches and Work Tables

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 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.

By Robert Lanham - Each leg of the lathe stand consists of two plywood panels cut from one sheet 24 inches x 48 inches. The pattern is 20 inches wide at the bottom, 8 inches wide at the top and 32 inches tall.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a base for a 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.

If you want to add even more storage to the heirloom tool cabinet, then these shelves are just the thing for you. Best of all, they put the open space in the base to good use. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

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.

A sliding compound miter saw is a valuable addition to any shop. But like any tool, it can always be upgraded to give you better results and more convenient use. Building the workstation you see here will do just that. The workstation provides a sturdy base for your saw, as well as extended support for long workpieces. It can be incorporated into your shop as a permanent fixture, but at the same time it is designed to be easily moved when necessary.

Not only is this workbench sturdy but its mobile too and features fold out wings for extra work space. Download the free woodworking plans at the link.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a complete miter saw 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 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 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.

This miter saw work station was featured in the October 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine. It is made from standard construction grade 2 x 4 material (let it dry before milling) and is adaptable to any shop or saw. More information is available from the magazine web site.

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.

What is really nice about this worktable is that it can be assembled or taken apart in less than a minute, then stacked flat against a wall for storage. Plus, to build it, all you need is a single sheet of plywood and two small scraps.

This is a 10 foot Work Bench I made for wood working, however it could be used as the every day work bench. Classic dovetails for the drawers, half lap for the beams and legs.

While working on projects in my shop, I have found that one size does not fit all when when it comes to tables for gluing up and assembling projects. So I came up with this sturdy, convertible work table.

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 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 miter saw stand made out of 2 x 4s, Plywood, and MDF. 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.

Build your own workbench that measures approximately 5 x 2.5 feet. With a few 2 x 4s and a sheet of plywood you should be done in no time.

This workshop cart can be used as a workbench which also stores some of your tools and is mobile. All in one! Check out the free plans at the link and you can download them as well.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

These plans are for a simple workbench you would build for your garage or along the wall in your shop. It is a sturdy bench, built simply, but to last as long as the structure you put it in.

This stable utility bench fits the bill for benchtop tools and its ample worksurface makes an ideal layout and utility table.