Woodworking Bench Plans

One that is Solid & Versatile!

A woodworking bench - you can buy a pre-made workbench or you can make your own.

How do you build workbenches? Try an extremely flexible workbench plan. If you enjoy weekend woodworking, you can make this bench in just a couple of days. In addition, it is easy to build, and is strong as a horse.

A bench plan like this is modest in cost. You don't need fancy tools to make this workbench. Do you want a solid, but practical workbench? Then this wood bench plans is for your you.

This workbench plan uses 2x4's, a solid-core door as the top, and a piece of 3/4" plywood for the shelf. This workbench has a quick-release vise (weighs nearly 40 pounds), and my mortise jig. The drawers have full extension slides. Each leg has leg-levelers to adjust for an uneven concrete floor.

The workbench is nine years old, as of 2008. It could use a new top.

Solid-core doors make excellent tops. Sometimes you can find them in home centers or builders' supply stores as damaged inventory. I happened to find the one in storage that is 1¾" thick x 32" wide x 80" long. Since they are cheap as damaged (slight imperfection), I bought an additional to keep until needed.

I like to keep the keyhole cutout in the top. You can slide clamps into it to use for a variety of hold- downs.

This workbench has more storage than most woodworking benches. I use the drawers for small tools and supplies. The shelf below is for larger tools. In each drawer, there are several small cigar boxes with dividers. They are perfect for storing countersinks, T-nuts, threaded inserts, screws, measuring tools, etc.

I used three coats of Minwax Polyurethane on the top. It sheds glue and stain, when you apply the finish coats. I am very pleased with this workbench, and so will you!

I purchased the woodworking bench plans from Woodsmith Magazine. I made some modifications to suit me.

You can order the workbench woodworking plans Free on the Plans Page.