| The overall dimensions of the work bench frame.
I made the bench 26" deep, only because I had
scraps of OSB around that size. If I had used a new sheet, I
would have made this bench 24"deep.
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The materials used for this project:
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Cutting The Pieces:
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- 1. Side Rails,
45" long, (3" shorter than bench's
overall length). (4 pieces)
- 2. Legs, about
32" long. (4 pieces)
- 3. End Rails,
26" long (or as long as the short dimension of the
workbench). (4 pieces)
- OSB, 2 pieces, 26" x 48"
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Side Assembly:
| The lower rail is positioned 6" away from
the ends of the legs.
The joints are screwed together, 4 screws each, and the
side frame is "squared up" in the process. |
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Frame Assembly:
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The end rails are attached to the side frames.
The two sides are turned over and positioned for clamping
and joining. |
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Note the way the corners are joined. I used
3" deck screws in most places. |
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| The shelves were attached with 1-5/8" deck
screws. |
Installing The Lower Shelf:
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Rectangular notches, about 3" x 5",
were cut to allow the lower shelf to fit around the legs. |
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| The shelf was angled to get it in place. Then it
was attached with short deck screws. |
That's all there is to this project.
See a much more detailed version of
this article with more photos.
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Tools
Used:
- Circular Saw
- Cordless Drill/Driver
- Hammer, Tape Measure
- 4' Level or Chalk Line
- Jig Saw (or Hand Saw)
- Power Miter Saw (optional)
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Materials Used:
- Lumber, 2x4x8', (Qty: 5)
- OSB, About ½ Sheet
- Deck Screws, 3",
1-5/8"
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