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Workbench, Sideboard
Lift the sturdy top of this handsome oak sideboard, and it becomes a workbench. Its drawers and cupboards store the tools you will need. |
Workbench, Beginners
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. |
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. |
Workbench
Most of us do not think of a workbench as a tool. After all, it does not have a motor, you do not plug it in and it never gets dull. But the fact is , it is probably the most important piece of equipment in your shop. Here is how to make one for yourself. |
Heavy Duty Workbench (PDF)
This video link covers building a workbench. Here you will also find a heavy duty workbench plan. First click on - Download FREE Plans & Info - then click on heavy duty workbench. (You might be prompted to submit your email address). The centerpiece of every shop is a workbench. The editors of Woodsmith show step-by-step how to build our most popular weekend workbench using common building materials. Then how to add a vises and bench dogs to make is even more useful. |
Workbench
Here is a cutting list, materials list and step-by-step instructions for building your own workbench. |
Sturdy Workbench
This is a model of a very sturdy bench that I developed from looking online at various utility benches. I am going to use this to stack two air conditioner circulating units. I included parts laid out for a simple cut sheet. |
Workbench
This workbench plan can be sized to fit your workshop. It should not cost you more that $175 to make. |
Sturdy Workbench
This easy-to-follow project results in a great first workbench that will last for years and accommodate just about any woodworking operation at the workbench. The free woodworking plan includes a supplies list and detailed drawings with dimensions. |
Workbench
This is an accurate model of the workbench designed and built by Senior Editor Robert W. Lang. There is a feature article on building this bench in the October 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine, and more information available on the magazine’s website. |
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Workbench
This workbench is perfect for any workshop, made from pine. |
Workbench
This workbench was built by editor Christopher Schwarz and was the cover project for issue 8 of Woodworking Magazine. This model was made by Louis Bois. Back issues and more information are available at the magazine website. |
Roubo Workbench
This is a model of the Roubo workbench built by Christopher Schwarz as the cover project for issue 4 of Woodworking Magazine. SketchUp model by illustrator Louis Bois. More information and back issues available from the magazine website. |
Workbench
Build a Workbench - Do It Yourself Leaflet Number 7. This brochure will give you a guide to building a work bench |
Cabinetmaker’s Workbench Model (SketchUp Model)
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’s 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 3-D SketchUp model is available to download in this Online Extra. This project appeared in ShopNotes Issue 102. |
Cabinetmakers Workbench Drawers (PDF)
The workbench in ShopNotes No. 102 (page 24) offers a lot of storage space on the shelf underneath. To make better use of that space for storing smaller items, you can build this drawer cabinet. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra. This project appeared in ShopNotes Issue 102. |
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. |
Workbench
Well-organized tools and a spacious work surface are the key to working efficiently and effectively. So, before you start other projects, why not build a workbench first? This model is foldable and can be carried easily from one location to another. We think you will find it very practical. |
Workbench, Ultimate
Serious woodworking requires a solid flat-topped surface. Our workbench design dimensions can be extended or compressed according to the size available in your workshop and the height can be adjusted to suit. |
Workbench, Ultimate Part 2
There is almost no limit to the ornamentation that you could put on your bench and this also gives you a chance to play with ideas and techniques that only you need see. When I was happy with the overall look I got down to accommodating the all-important holding devices. |
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Workbench, Heavy Duty
If you are the type of home craftsman who owns fine tools and wants to keep them organized and in good condition, this sturdy workbench with self-locking drawers is a worthwhile project. Six deep drawers will hold large electric tools like circular saws, sanders and drills. Three shallow drawers will keep smaller items like hand tools and fasteners in order. A unique feature of this bench is the simple, yet effective, self-locking mechanism for the drawers. Just shut the single center drawer, and all the other drawers securely lock. The work surface is built up from layers of 3/4-inch plywood and is strong enough to hold any type of vise. Leg length can be adjusted to alter the height of the work surface to your preference. This pattern pack consists of 3 pages, 18x24 inches. Or save on mailing costs! Available in PDF downloadable format too, view product 15-1040. |
Workbench Plan - Build a Big-Top Workbench (PDF)
A big bench for big jobs! Spanning nearly 8 feet long and 3 feet wide, this workbench can handle any project you bring its way. The plan design follows traditional workbench construction, with solid-wood lumber and mortise and tenon joinery. We used MDF (medium- density fiberboard) to simplify the top construction and avoid having to glue up solid wood panels for the top. Two plans in one! How do you make a great bench plan even better? Add workbench storage! The Big-Top Workbench plan includes step-by-step instructions for building the drawers and cabinets you see here. We also added an optional pegboard storage panel to each end. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 133. Download 11 pages of step-by-step instructions. |
Shop cart and Workbench, Portable (PDF)
Whether you need mobile storage or a steady work surface, this portable helper with its fold-out extension perfectly suits a space-squeezed workshop Raising the fold-away top creates a 58 inches wide by 21 inches deep work surface. Two-way locking swivel casters hold the cart in position when used as a tool or assembly stand. Overall dimensions are 26 inches wide x 21 inches deep x 35 inches high (on casters). Raising the fold-away top creates a 58 inches wide by 21 inches deep work surface. Featured in the September 2008 issue of WOOD. You can watch this project come together with their slideshow. |
Workbench by Woodsmith (PDF)
Sturdy is an understatement! We designed this workbench plan to pass the the most rigid standards you could apply to a bench...and then some. That is why we use it in the Woodsmith shop! The massive mortise and tenon frame forms an extremely rigid foundation. The laminated top is a woodworker’s dream large, very solid, and with plenty of clamping options, like a front vise and tail vise, both with opposing dog holes. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 173 |
Workbench, Classic (PDF)
More than just a centerpiece for your shop, this workbench is designed for serious business. Plan features heavy-duty slab top, bench dog holes, and a solid vise. Plus, a large cabinet supporting the bench. There’s also plenty of room to store tools. Workbench measures 36 inches high x 62 inches wide x 25-1/4 inches deep. We built the top out of laminated hard maple strips, and used solid cherry and cherry plywood for the cabinet. This workbench plan appeared Woodsmith No. 100. |
Workbench, Mechanics (PDF)
Here’s the perfect workbench for really messy jobs like fixing a greasy bicycle chain, sharpening your garden tools, or mixing a can of paint. Easy to build simple 2x4’s for the legs and frame, and MDF for the sides, back, shelf, and top. You can build the basic bench in a weekend. Add another day or two for the drawers and the storage unit. We had our metal cover made at a local heating and air conditioning company. Using a special bending tool, they folded the edges of a large piece of sheet metal to fit over the MDF top. This gives you a very tough, durable and easy-to-clean work surface. The Mechanic’s Workbench is 68 inches wide x 33-3/4 inches deep x 26-3/4 inches high. This project was published in ShopNotes magazine No. 46. |
Workbench, Knock-Down (PDF)
Simple, yet the strong design makes this portable workstation a must-have accessory for any woodworker or DIY enthusiast. Unique plan lets you set the height at two different positions. Set it low for assembly or finishing. Go high for cutting plywood with your circular saw, or for use as another workbench or miter saw station. Add a few accessories (we’ll show you how) and you can set up a mobile shop just about anywhere. Includes instructions for using the knock-down workstation as a portable bench, a tool stand for your miter saw or planer, and an outfeed table for your table saw. |
Workbench, Traditional (PDF)
Our rock-solid workbench incorporates two vises, a laminated top, and options for a hanging tool tray or under-bench cabinet. Project measures 72 inches long by 36 inches deep by 35 inches high. |
Workbench, Space-Saver (Plan No. 916)
Full-size workbench plus space for built-in fluorescent light and plenty of storage shelves. 72 in. long by 34 in. deep by 74 in. tall when open. Folds to 72 in. long by 13 in. deep by 34 in. tall when closed. |
Workbench, Low-dough, rock-solid
Build this workshop workhorse in a weekend, and then add features as you need them. You can purchase the back issue to obtain this woodworking plan by clicking the link above. WOOD Magazine Issue 163, Jun/Jul 2005 |
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Workbench upgrades, 6
50 pounds of added weight, Three tool totes, Three wide drawers, Paper roll holder, Surge-protector power strip, Glue-up clamp holder. You can purchase the back issue to obtain this woodworking plan by clicking the link above. WOOD Magazine Issue 163, Jun/Jul 2005 |
Workbenches - Five Plans in One! Easy-to-Build Projects for the Shop
Save time and money building these sturdy shop workstations! All use simple materials - standard 3/4 inches plywood and easy-to-find hardware from your local home center. Construction is simple, too-butt and rabbet joinery makes for quick assembly with glue, screws, and nails. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 78. |
Workbench and 6 ways to beef it up
Build this workshop workhorse in a weekend, and then add features as you need them. 1. 50 pounds of added weight 2. Three tool totes 3. Three wide drawers 4. Paper roll holder 5. Surge protector power strip 6. Glue-up clamp holder. Featured in the Issue Jun/Jul 2005. |
Workbench, Tough Stuff
Two cabinets and a sturdy top make this design a cinch to build. WOOD Magazine Issue 151, October 2003 |
Workbench, One Day
Cheap as dirt, solid as a rock. WOOD Magazine Issue 145, November 2002 |
Workbench, Plank Top
This is a downloadable 1.8 MB PDF file, 6 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive.
Designed to last a lifetime. Rugged construction stands up to heavy-duty hammering, sawing, and grinding. Woodworking plan is inexpensive to build-uses dimensional lumber found at your local home center. Includes tips for trouble-free assembly and a technique for cutting mortises on a table saw. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 75. |
Workbench, Heavy Duty (PDF)
If you are the type of home craftsman who owns fine tools and wants to keep them organized and in good condition, this sturdy workbench with self-locking drawers is a worthwhile project. Six deep drawers will hold large electric tools like circular saws, sanders and drills. Three shallow drawers will keep smaller items like hand tools and fasteners in order. A unique feature of this bench is the simple, yet effective, self-locking mechanism for the drawers. Just shut the single center drawer, and all the other drawers securely lock. The 30-inch by 72-inch work surface is built up from layers of 3/4-inch plywood and is strong enough to hold any type of vise. Leg length can be adjusted to alter the height of the work surface to your preference. This 2.43MB PDF has 17 pages with full pattern templates that you can print onto 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper and easily match together to build this woodworking project. |
Workbench, Dust Defying Side Draft
The heart of this system is a furnace blower with a squirrel-cage fan. When you want to sand a project, raise the side-draft hood at the end of the bench, and switch on the motor. This workbench measures 78 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 35 inches tall. NOTE: This item is available as a downloadable PDF. |
Workbench, One Day
Inexpensive material and two reader is ingenious design work together in this sturdy bench project that is a cinch to build. The plans show you how to make an L-shaped corner bench, or a simple straight workbench. NOTE: This item is available as a downloadable PDF. |
Workbench, Fold-Down
This is a downloadable 3.4 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.
This workbench plan has it all - a space-saving fold-down top, tool rack, and plenty of storage in wall mounted tool cabinets above. What really makes this woodworking plan unique is the heavy-duty benchtop normally found on stand-alone benches only. We will show you step-by-step how to make this dead-flat, solid wood top using laminated hardwoods. |
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Workbenches - Five Plans in One! Easy-to-Build Projects for the Shop
Save time and money building these sturdy shop workstations! All use simple materials - standard 3/4 inches plywood and easy-to-find hardware from your local home center. Construction is simple, too-butt and rabbet joinery makes for quick assembly with glue, screws, and nails. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 78.
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Workbench, Heavy Duty (PDF)
If you are the type of home craftsman who owns fine tools and wants to keep them organized and in good condition, this sturdy workbench with self-locking drawers is a worthwhile project. Six deep drawers will hold large electric tools like circular saws, sanders and drills. Three shallow drawers will keep smaller items like hand tools and fasteners in order. A unique feature of this bench is the simple, yet effective, self-locking mechanism for the drawers. Just shut the single center drawer, and all the other drawers securely lock. The 30-inch by 72-inch work surface is built up from layers of 3/4-inch plywood and is strong enough to hold any type of vise. Leg length can be adjusted to alter the height of the work surface to your preference. This 2.43MB PDF has 17 pages with full pattern templates that you can print onto 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper and easily match together to build this woodworking project.
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Workbench for Jack-of-All-Trades (PDF)
With a weekend and some inexpensive lumber, you can build this great workbench that is perfect for the Jack of All Trades. Four large drawers and an open shelf area provide plenty of storage for your tools and materials. It features a hardboard surface that is easily replaced when you wear it out.
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Workbench by Woodsmith (PDF)
Sturdy is an understatement! We designed this workbench plan to pass the the most rigid standards you could apply to a bench...and then some. That is why we use it in the Woodsmith shop! The massive mortise and tenon frame forms an extremely rigid foundation. The laminated top is a woodworker’s dream large, very solid, and with plenty of clamping options, like a front vise and tail vise, both with opposing dog holes. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 173
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Workbench, Classic (PDF)
More than just a centerpiece for your shop, this workbench is designed for serious business. Plan features heavy-duty slab top, bench dog holes, and a solid vise. Plus, a large cabinet supporting the bench. There’s also plenty of room to store tools. Workbench measures 36 inches high x 62 inches wide x 25-1/4 inches deep. We built the top out of laminated hard maple strips, and used solid cherry and cherry plywood for the cabinet. This workbench plan appeared Woodsmith No. 100.
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Workbench, Plank Top
This is a downloadable 1.8 MB PDF file, 6 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive.
Designed to last a lifetime. Rugged construction stands up to heavy-duty hammering, sawing, and grinding. Woodworking plan is inexpensive to build-uses dimensional lumber found at your local home center. Includes tips for trouble-free assembly and a technique for cutting mortises on a table saw. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 75.
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Workbench, Knock-Down (PDF)
Simple, yet the strong design makes this portable workstation a must-have accessory for any woodworker or DIY enthusiast. Unique plan lets you set the height at two different positions. Set it low for assembly or finishing. Go high for cutting plywood with your circular saw, or for use as another workbench or miter saw station. Add a few accessories (we’ll show you how) and you can set up a mobile shop just about anywhere. Includes instructions for using the knock-down workstation as a portable bench, a tool stand for your miter saw or planer, and an outfeed table for your table saw.
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Workbench, Traditional (PDF)
Our rock-solid workbench incorporates two vises, a laminated top, and options for a hanging tool tray or under-bench cabinet. Project measures 72 inches long by 36 inches deep by 35 inches high.
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Workbench and 6 ways to beef it up
Build this workshop workhorse in a weekend, and then add features as you need them. 1. 50 pounds of added weight 2. Three tool totes 3. Three wide drawers 4. Paper roll holder 5. Surge protector power strip 6. Glue-up clamp holder. Featured in the Issue Jun/Jul 2005.
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Workbench, European-style Cabinet
Traditional, European-style workbenches have a lot of open space under the benchtop. Many woodworkers simply add a shelf over the stretchers to create some storage space. But this Workbench Cabinet is designed to maximize the storage capacity of that space. And as an added benefit, when it is full of tools, the cabinet is weight adds strength and stability to the bench.
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Workbench Height for Woodworking
The height of the work surface of your workbench can make a difference. It should be the right height to fit you and the way you work. If you already have a workbench, you can use these guidelines to modify your bench height to make it more comfortable. If you are building a new bench, use these guidelines to determine how high to make it.
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