Workbench legs

The ability to make a workbench mobile is a necessity in a small workshop. See how to add wheels to 4×4 bench legs in a sturdier way than simply drilling into the end grain. Also see this post: How to Choose the Right Casters for Your Workbench for even more tips! Video Subscribe to the...

Joinery for the legs/base So the purpose of this blog post was to help show how I built my bench. There are several things that might be of interest to a...

This is, by far, the easiest way I’ve found to make super sturdy workbench legs from a 4x4. You can use a circular saw to cut the notches for your 2x4 rails, but I found it was even easier to use my sliding mitre saw set to a specific depth. And no chiseling was required this way either. See how I easily made mine.

I realized I spend way too much time sitting, so when I'm working at my desk at home (at least), I'd like to stand. That said, I'm not sure I want to commit to a standing desk, just yet, as I might want to alternate between standing/sitting/etc. So I'm building an electronically-height-adjustable desk. I bought a couple of linear actuators (18" stroke, 600lb rating), and built up the attached (still missing a few pieces - like the foot rail, etc) A few thoughts: 1) I wish I had gone…

Full working height is 48 inches

The hard maple workbench and walnut and maple tool cabinets were designed by Lon Schleining for FWW several years back. The workbench is exceptionally solid and weighs about 350 lbs. The only changes...

Close Grain: Portable Workbench

HOW TO MAKE a TRADITIONAL WORKBENCH: In this project, I’m making a traditional woodworking workbench. Watch the video and follow along below for step-by-step details of how I did everything:

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29 in. to 35 in. H Adjustable 20 in. D Black Workbench Table Frame

Roubo-Style Workbench: This is going to be less of a step-by-step tutorial and more a series of tips and a review of what I learned making my workbench. After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a German-style bench, I …

80% Complete I was fortunate enough to be able to take off Christmas week and get a good start on my workbench. I've had the idea to build one in my head...

The Workmate sold by the millions, and can be found garage sales and Craigslist everywhere. Here’s how to make one work for you.

Cheap Workbench: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

Scaffold board top

Thinking about building your own DIY workbench? Check out this DIY project where I show you exactly how to build a simple workbench!

LesHastings's Project

I'm building a bench top made with Douglas Fir S4S 4x4s and want to make sure my plans/techniques checks out before I start. The dimensions are 28" x 58"...