Garage Workbench

by Wingman87 in Workshop > Home Improvement

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Garage Workbench

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Basically, my garage needed a work bench that I could work on and store some tools of mine instead of using a shelf. As I have said in my other instructables, I am by no means a carpenter or expert. There are lots of different ways to build this. These are the steps that I took to build mine. What you see pictured is the before and after

Supplies

  • 2x4s
  • Plywood
  • Nails
  • Hammer
  • Screws
  • Drill
  • Miter Saw
  • Table Saw
  • Level


Building Frame

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  • I had previously remove a shelf in the garage that was large and not needed, however I left the 2x4s attached to the wall just in case. I used these as main supports for my work bench and built around this.
  • Using the 2x4s I measured the length that I would need and cut accordingly.
  • Screwed in 3 screws to each joint while ensuring that it was levelled.
  • I continue this approach and added additional supports and created the frame
  • For some of the joints, I used a hammer and nails to get the joints attached to the back support

Adding Top

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  • For this step I used a sheet of plywood, and laid it across the top and made markings on how big I would need to cut it.
  • Due to the size of the plywood sheet that I was using and the size of the bench, I had to make 2 cuts to fit it properly
  • Used screws to hold it down to the beams
  • After making the frame and adding the plywood sheets, I realized that I would need to add a middle leg to help strengthen in

Add Upper Hanging Shelf

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  • Once I added the additional support, It was time to add another 2x4 overhead. This would allow me to add/hang various tools from (screw drivers, hammer, drill, etc