Free Woodworking Plans - Workbenches |
Workbench, Child is
This is a fun little project, that sets up a woodworking area just for kids! We all need our own space, so does this little woodworker! |
Workbench, Childs
Get kids started right with a workbench that is more than a toy. This bench is 24 inches high - just right for 6 to 10-year-olds to use. |
Jig, Workbench Corner Hook
I’ve found that a bench hook that mounts over the edge of the workbench is a great way to hold a workpiece in place. But the traditional bench hook that I was using had one annoying fault. It wouldn not always stay put. A sudden tip or slide along the bench was a common occurance. So I came up with the new and improved corner inches hook that you see here. |
Workbench, Flip Over Grinder
Host David Thiel offers an idea for saving space on your workbench: flipping your bench grinder when not in use. |
Workbench, Folding
Build this solid, roll-around bench in a day with simple hardware and only two sheets of plywood. Once you’ve built it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it. By David Radtke. |
Workbench, Dave Flanagan’s
This bench is easy to make and when not needed, it folds up to only a few inches deep. |
Cabinetmakers Workbench Animation Video
Patterned after a workbench found in wood shops at the turn of the 20th century, this traditional-style bench has it all. And it starts with the work surface. The large top provides plenty of room to work on any project. The solid-wood top also features a large face vise and shop-built tail vise. And there is plenty of storage underneath with or without the optional drawers. Classic details, like the shop-made car siding and trim molding, add to the appeal. This video highlights the construction and features of the project. This project appeared in ShopNotes Issue 102. |
Workbenches, Knockdown - Four
Designs for easy-to-build work surfaces for your workshop or garage. |
Vise, Workbench Tail
More or less a personal journey of installing a factory made tail vise. |
Workbench, Portable
Whether you are a contractor who builds everyday or a banker who fixes around the house on weekends, the portable, easy-to-build tool bench will allow you to tote everything you need for a task, while providing a perfect seat. |
Workbench Drawer, Scrollsaw Blade
Make this fabulous little storage unit with common cove moldings available at any home center. |
Workbench Drawer, Spray Adhesive Self-Contained
Keep the mess confined with a handy drawer that pulls out to support patterns and catch overspray. |
Workbench, Radial Arm Support
...we haven not drawn up detailed plans for this saw support. However, it’s a fairly simple item to build. |
Workbench, Craft Table
A movable workstation is great for do-it-yourself projects. It also can serve as a food and beverage cart for parties. Photography by Howard Lee Puckett. |
Workbench, Classic Cabinet Base (PDF)
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. |
Workbench, Multi-task
The goal of this project was to permanently mount several fixed inches tools in a minimal amount of space. An accessible area under the workbench was a secondary objective. I like the flexibility of an open floor for cleaning and storage. |
Workbench, Tool stand
For those of us who share shop space with a car or a washer and dryer, elbowroom is always a problem. This tool stand is the answer. A 2 ft. by 6-ft. section of floor space is all you need to store it. |
Workbench, Garage (PDF)
The Garage Workbench Plans are a 48 page detailed plan in a 600 KB PDF file. The plans come complete with a materials list, easy to follow parts drawings, and instructions. Detailed drawings and instructions for the clamping system are also included. |
Workbench
As power-tool instruction booklets often say, Make sure that your work is secured to a solid surface. inches 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. |
Workbench, Fold Down
If you have a small work shop, then we have a workbench for you. It’s attached to the wall and folds in when not in use so that you don not have to sacrifice any space. |
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Workbench Drawer, Scrollsaw Blade
Make this fabulous little storage unit with common cove moldings available at any home center. |
Workbench Drawer, Spray Adhesive Self-Contained
Keep the mess confined with a handy drawer that pulls out to support patterns and catch overspray. |
Workbench, Radial Arm Support
...we haven not drawn up detailed plans for this saw support. However, it’s a fairly simple item to build. |
Workbench, Craft Table
A movable workstation is great for do-it-yourself projects. It also can serve as a food and beverage cart for parties. Photography by Howard Lee Puckett. |
Workbench, Classic Cabinet Base (PDF)
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. |
Workbench, Multi-task
The goal of this project was to permanently mount several fixed inches tools in a minimal amount of space. An accessible area under the workbench was a secondary objective. I like the flexibility of an open floor for cleaning and storage. |
Workbench, Tool stand
For those of us who share shop space with a car or a washer and dryer, elbowroom is always a problem. This tool stand is the answer. A 2 ft. by 6-ft. section of floor space is all you need to store it. |
Workbench, Garage (PDF)
The Garage Workbench Plans are a 48 page detailed plan in a 600 KB PDF file. The plans come complete with a materials list, easy to follow parts drawings, and instructions. Detailed drawings and instructions for the clamping system are also included. |
Workbench
As power-tool instruction booklets often say, Make sure that your work is secured to a solid surface. inches 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. |
Workbench, Fold Down
If you have a small work shop, then we have a workbench for you. It’s attached to the wall and folds in when not in use so that you don not have to sacrifice any space. |
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Workbench, The
In this fresh and contemporary look at the world of workbenches, Lon Schleining takes us on a guided tour of a wide variety of classic, modern, and specialty benches and offers hundreds of options for choosing or building that perfect bench and its accessories. The object is to guide the reader through making critical choices, including whether to buy it or build it. Even long-time woodworkers dream of the perfect workbench and the time to build it, and for them the real enjoyment is in the planning. With 279 photos and illustrations, this book provides in-depth information along with inspiration to fulfill workshop dreams. |
Making Workbenches
No single workbench design is ideal for everyone: some craftspeople assemble furniture, while others require only special clamps for smaller projects. Based on the authors 30 years of experience, this informative handbook will help every woodworker construct exactly the bench he or she needs. Anyone with basic skills could build either the study and versatile joiners bench or one for cabinetmakers, and adapt them for individual use. Other workbenches have storage drawers and a cabinet, or are designed for specialties like carving, veneering, guitar making, and more. And this book offers more than just plans for building the bench—it features information on setting it up, installing the tools, and using it for planning, joinery, power tool operations, and assembly. |
Gardeners Shed with free potting workbench plan
Large Potting Workbench Plans Included. 2 Different Sizes: 8 x 12 ft, 10 x 14 ft. The rear covered firewood storage bays store over a cord of wood. Finished dimensions reflect the largest size. |
Workbench, Labour of Love
Before designing this workbench, we talked to numerous woodworkers to determine what features they wanted. With your recommendations in mind, we designed this sturdy work center. Our bench has a base that can be kept simple. Or, build the one with doors and drawers. We have also incorporated a large 30x60 inches benchtop and a bench-dog-and-vise system. NOTE: This plan is available as both a downloadable plan and a Mail-Direct Plan as offered at this link. |
Workbench, Space-Saving
Handy roll-around tool storage convenience. If you are looking for a quick way to add another work surface and more tool storage to your shop, look no further. This project fills the bill in both regards. The multi-drawer roll-around tool cabinets hold a ton of tools, and when pulled out, they can function as yet additional work surfaces. |
Workbench, Small
When space is limited. Despite its small size, this workbench is not meant for kids. In fact, the only thing small about this bench is the length of the benchtop. Otherwise, it is a heavy-duty workbench with a rock-solid frame, a thick, sturdy top, two vises, and an optional storage cabinet. So it is the perfect bench for doing serious woodworking, especially if your shop space is limited. It also makes a terrific carver is bench. |
Portable Workbench
Have you ever been on a job site or working outdoors and wished you had a solid bench on which to work? Have you ever used a handsaw to cut a board perched dangerously on your bent knee? This Portable Workbench is the answer. It quickly disassembles for easy transport to and from job sites, it is designed for solid stability, and you can even attach a vise. It is so versatile, it might be the only workbench you will ever need! |
Workbench, Utility
You need a workbench for a lot of messy jobs like changing the oil in your lawnmower, fixing a greasy bicycle chain or mixing a can of paint - not the sort of jobs you want to do on your woodworking bench. This Utility Workbench is the answer. |
Workbench, Tough-Stuff
This no-nonsense workbench incorporates the essentials: simple base cabinets with deep enclosed drawer and shelf storage and a flat, stable 3x8 ft top with plenty of room for a beefy woodworking vise.
Includes the Easy-Mover Mobile Base plan. NOTE: This plan is available as both a downloadable plan and a Mail-Direct Plan as offered at this link. |
Workbench, Utility (PDF)
Every shop or garage needs a durable work surface for making repairs or assembling projects. Our Utility Workbench is the perfect solution. Features plenty of storage and a convenient tool tray that keeps clutter off the work surface. Click the link to find out more. |
Workbench with Cabinets
This plan provides a great solution for workshops in need of organized counter and storage space. 3 different sizes included: 8 ft wide x 7 ft 6 inches high x 16 inches deep, cabinets with 2x4 ft Workbench; 10 ft wide x 7 ft 6 inches high x 16 inches deep cabinets with 2x6 ft Workbench; 12 ft wide x 7 ft 6 inches high x 16 inches deep cabinets with 2x8 ft Workbench. A convenient peg board tool holder can be integrated above the workbench area. |
Workbench, Drop-Leaf
Here is a rock-solid workbench that is mobile. The workbench features, fold-down leaves for efficient against-the-wall storage. Folded out, the benchtop measures 36 x 58 inches. Included with this plan are the drawings and instructions to make the tool mover for moving the workbench around your shop. |
Workbench, Workhorse
A sturdy, dependable workbench belongs at the center of every hardworking home workshop. This heavy-duty, versatile model features a pair of vises that provide a variety of ways to hold workpieces. Yyou will also like the knock-down construction, allowing you to easily move the bench. In addition, you can choose from two tops, an indestructible laminated one or a simpler plywood version. Both will give you years of solid service. |
Space Saver Workbench
This workbench has a generous 2 foot by 6 foot work top, and lots of storage shelves. A 4 foot fluorescent light fixture tucks into the light box top. The storage shelf section is permanently attached to a stud wall. The hinged light box folds down. The worktable folds up into a neat 14 inch deep package. Perfect where space is limited or where you want to lock your tools for safety or security. Project requires 3 sheets of 3/4 inch plywood, 1 sheet of 1/4 inch hardboard, and four 8 ft 2x4s. |
Workbench, One Weekend
What more could a home woodworker want? How about an inexpensive and sturdy workbench you can tackle in just one weekend. It is equipped with an ingenious vise, a tool tray, and lots of other conveniences that are guaranteed to please. Best of all, this little wonder is designed to last through years of project building. NOTE: This plan is available as both a downloadable plan and a Mail-Direct Plan. |
Workbench, Drop-Leaf
Here is a rock-solid workbench that is mobile. The workbench features, fold-down leaves for efficient against-the-wall storage. Folded out, the benchtop measures 36 x 58 inches. Included with this plan are the drawings and instructions to make the tool mover for moving the workbench around your shop. |
Workbench, Weekend
Construction lumber and a weekend is work can produce the most used tool in the shop -- a workbench. This one features a base made of 2 x 4 is, and a solid-core door for a top. The bottom shelf and the optional drawers add a lot of useful storage. It may take a weekend to build, but it will probably last a lifetime. |
Workbench, Tough Stuff
Two cabinets and a sturdy top make this design a cinch to build. WOOD Magazine Issue 151, October 2003 |
Workbench, Idea Shop
Our IDEA SHOP workbench may be the design for which you have waited for years. It is simple to build and super strong. We relied on inexpensive lumberyard stock and rugged mortise-and-tenon joinery to construct the base. For the benchtop, we laminated maple to handle a lifetime of workshop activity. And we added bench dogs and a bench vise to expand the usefulness of our workbench, making it a fitting centerpiece for any home workshop. |
Workbench, Heavy Duty
This is a downloadable 1.3 MB PDF file, 15 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Unlimited clamping options make this plan the best workbench we have to offer. Quick-release Jorgensen vise at front and a unique twin-screw vise at the end provide all the stability you will ever need in the shop. Knock-down hardware makes it easy to tighten up the bench or disassemble the table for moving. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 65. |
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