Build Metal Workbench

New december 2014 modular work bench fixture plates.

Build metal workbench.

Each of your 36 inch right angle pieces will be a leg for your steel work bench. A spacious sturdy flat workbench is the crown jewel of your diy workspace. This sturdy 30 in deep x 6 ft long diy workbench is the ultimate in simplicity and costs less than 50 to build. Here s a free workbench plan that will build you a simple but sturdy workbench in just one day.

Included in the free workbench plan is a blueprint step by step building instructions a list of tools and materials needed as well as user comments. If you have any questions about th. It s made from only fifteen 8 ft long 2x4s and one sheet of 1 2 in. To allow the easy attachment and removal of bench vice bench grinder etc to the steel workbench described above mike has now designed and made a set of workbench modular fixture.

This video serves as a step by step how to guide to building a professional style workbench for your woodshop or workshop. Learn how to build this cheap workbench by following these simple plans. If you re looking to build one below we ve curated a list of 27 diy workbench plans. Building your workbench to the correct dimensions is one of the most important parts of the design and one that many woodworkers tend to over or underestimate.

That includes metal rods s clips and levers. Now take one piece of your 48 inch right angled steel. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when drilling. The workbench includes a bottom shelf and drawers for storage.

It s interesting to read pete s approach also. This will allow a good range of motion and reach for most users. Height the average height of a workbench should be around 36 inches. On each piece measure down 3 4 inch on both sides of the angle at one end and drill a hole of approximately 5mm.

There is a lot of new hardware to look at for this build.