Comments on: How to Make an All-Purpose Work Bench

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:32:04 +0000

Awesome bench! I’ve just started surfing the net for good and simple designs and like this one the most so far. Any idea if it would be possible to attach a bench vice? Sorry for the noob question, I’m quite new to this :-)

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:24:16 +0000

Just bought everything on the list and am figuring out the details on building it in my head, and have a dumb question probably. Your not supposed to use the #8 screws for screwing the plywood down are you? I’m thinking that the heads would be above the surface of the plywood?

By: wayne settle

wayne settle — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:35:52 +0000

I’d like an overhang all the way around the table for clamping a fence of some type of straight edge for making straight easy cuts with my circular. Is this a dumb idea?? I’m pretty much a beginner, retired, and setting up a little shop in my basement to cope with Michigan winters. What do you all think? Great workbench. Can’t wait to get going!

By: Geoff Manning

Geoff Manning — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:09:36 +0000

EDIT: Just realized I will not need to forego the overhang.

By: Geoff Manning

Geoff Manning — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:31:24 +0000

This is a great project, but too big for my work area. Some have mentioned making a smaller (7′, 6′, 4′) version.

Are the 2′ x 4′ plywood project panels suitable (square) for a project like this? Would need to give up the overhang which is fine.

Any other adjustments need to be made to accomodate the smaller size?

Thanks!!

By: Ganz

Ganz — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:25:18 +0000

In the past, I’ve found a solid core door (one that is not pre-cut for handles and hardware) works better as a tabletop surface, but over all this is a great quick and easy work bench

By: Stan

Stan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:46:29 +0000

Great post. I’m on it this weekend.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:40:04 +0000

I just finished this project. Turned out great!! Very sturdy.

Joanne – 2 x 4′s are actually 1.5 x 3.5 inches. So, the width is 17 + 3.5 + 3.5 = 24.

By: brad

brad — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:45:39 +0000

Just so everyone knows and maybe saves a little money. The Metal braces by simpson strong tie are available in a kit. it’s called the KWB1 workbench kit. Here in Canada, it’s $45 at home depot, and comes with 8 braces and 200 simpson screws. Not exactly sure where it might be available in the US, but might be worth looking for.
Also, built the bench for my garage…. works great! really solid and very easy to put together. I also managed to get by with only 8 2×4′s, so I ended up with an extra.

By: jfpurdue

jfpurdue — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:45:24 +0000

Is this strong enough to hold a vice or would the surface need to be thicker/stronger for that?