Tools & Fabrication - Home built work bench

Post pictures of your home built work benches.

Wanting to build one out of 2X4's with a storage area underneath thats open.

I am going to be building one that folds up to the wall, and doesn't take up a lot of space. It will be a big work bench that won't take up a lot of room, and it makes me put away my tools after use.

By doing this I am able to have space for the riding lawn mower inside the garage.

I was planning on building a bend that folds up to the wall too. It will be a while before I get it done though, I'm closing on the new house tomorrow. Post pics when you get done.

I just bought a whole bunch of 2" square tubing that I'm going to be cutting and welding together for a workbench. Should last me a lifetime.

!.25 " thick 4' x 8' 1.25 " thick steel top, with 8" I beam legs, welded the height adjusters on after the pic... Nothing like a strong workbench you can jump on the corner, and it doesnt budge. 1896 lbs when finished.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/JYBOM-100_1599.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/SBJFY-100_1593.JPG

http://interiordeco.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/gn_modern-bed_002.jpg

!.25 " thick 4' x 8' 1.25 " thick steel top, with 8" I beam legs, welded the height adjusters on after the pic... Nothing like a strong workbench you can jump on the corner, and it doesnt budge. 1896 lbs when finished.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/JYBOM-100_1599.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/SBJFY-100_1593.JPG

At least its not heavy:thumb: Im thinking of building one similiar to yours. I know what you mean about a sturdy work bench. Nice job. Hope you have alot of friends or a forklift.

And I thought 2" square tubing was overkill. I'm also putting heavy duty industrial 4" casters on the bottom of mine so I can roll it around the garage. I bought enough so I can do a 60"Wx36"Hx36"D.

At least its not heavy:thumb: Im thinking of building one similiar to yours. I know what you mean about a sturdy work bench. Nice job. Hope you have alot of friends or a forklift.

I have a crane on the back of my pickup for just these things, so, I flipped it, and welded 1000lb 6 inch casters on it, so I could roll it around the shop, and then twist the adjusters to take the weight off the wheels, and level the table.

It's about the most usefull thing I have ever made... Now im working on a 32' gooseneck two car hauler....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/QFHEV-100_1612.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/HEQNN-100_1609.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/XBMID-100_1615.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/DPLQL-100_1620.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/PYDKV-100_1617.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/GFVXF-100_1618.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/VOENT-100_1619.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/TTNNK-100_1621.JPG

If you look I have three 2x4 braces at a 45 degree angle that support the 5 2x8s that are bolted down. This leaves plenty of space to collect crap underneath as well as park my John Deere under it as well in between the two cars.
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/14133103082.jpg?1202684844

As you can see, I still don't have tops for the bench, so everything is strategically set on the 2x4s..haha I'll finish it one day. It will also have shelves under neath, and I left an open spot for stools to sit near the bench. It is 12' long on the long side, 8 on the other.

I can still easily fit my Camaro and another car in the garage.(but in the pics the Z28 is more towards the center)

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/smallfroddy/garage/bench1.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/smallfroddy/garage/bench2.jpg
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q148/smallfroddy/garage/benc3.jpg

This pic is from 04. I have a ton more tools now including a vise attached to my bench.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c347/PuterZ99/DSCF0638.jpg

http://interiordeco.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/gn_modern-bed_002.jpg

i applaud you sir, made me laugh.

Am i the only one working outta the back yard with lean 2's and cardboard in the mud as creepers?

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/quickergixxxer/carprogress029.jpg
1/8" plate steel and two pieces of 1/2" mdf stacked, one sheet cut in half
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/quickergixxxer/carprogress028.jpg

I used 2x6's and 3/4 inch plywood. Works great been up for 8 years now.

Got the keys to the house and need to do some measuring. Before I build it I need to account for another car being in there in a few years.......

Any more pics? I want to build a small bench to fit a grinder and vice and still have a little working space. I can't fit much in my shortened 1-car garage.

!.25 " thick 4' x 8' 1.25 " thick steel top, with 8" I beam legs, welded the height adjusters on after the pic... Nothing like a strong workbench you can jump on the corner, and it doesnt budge. 1896 lbs when finished.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/JYBOM-100_1599.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-12/77230/SBJFY-100_1593.JPG


That's not a work bench, it's a WORK BENCH ! :lol:



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http://www.garagedooropeners.us/240sx/bench_1.jpg
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http://www.garagedooropeners.us/240sx/bench_2.jpg
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http://www.garagedooropeners.us/240sx/bench_3.jpg

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That's a nice simple setup, I may have to build one like it.

Which one ? ^

The last one you posted :)

Oh, Thanks Dave 96TA. :D

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The strongest wood bench I ever saw was the kind with the 2 X 4's turned up side by side. Than belt sanded flat.
Costs more, but man it was solid when beating on stuff.

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Lots of interesting ideas

work bench/welding table.......
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/01ssreda4/table3.jpg

I made mine out of 2X4s and 3/4 in ply from construction sites(I live in a new build neighborhood, lots of scrap wood, after they do framing.


its about my belly button, but I am 6'5" good work height for me, probably a bit high for others. I keep a narrow "cart" under it, my air compressor, and 2 stacked storage bins.

The legs are 2 2x4s(they were already nailed together when I found them. The legs around the bottom have a frame that goes on the sides and front. The top has a frame also, and the 4x4s go inside the frames. I also have some beems going up the back of the table that hold a white pegboard.


Total cost
wood -free
Box of coated deck screws $6?
4x8 foot sheet of pegboard $12 I think?


best work bench I have used. It isn't coated just bare ply but not so bad.