We walk you through the step-by-step of building a custom, built-to-last, versatile garage workbench. Free printable workbench plans are included! We walk you through the step-by-step of building a custom, built-to-last, versatile garage workbench. Use a circular saw or compound miter saw to cut your wood to the following dimensions: 4x4. Step 3: Miter Saw Stand. Like the table saw support, you'll need to measure the distance from the top work surface of your miter saw to the bottom of its base. That will be the distance to mount the second row of 2x3 support boards, so that when your saw is slipped in, its work surface will be flush with the rest of the bench top.
Material list:
2x4's: I had a bunch on hand from a demolished tool shed so I'm not positive how many I used. The base frame is exactly 6' x 3' and legs were all cut at 30'.
2x3's: again I had several on hand from a previous project. You'll see I used 2x3's in less structurally significant spots to help reduce the overall weight. They worked particularly well for supporting the miter saw since 2x4's would have been too wide.
Table top: I used an 8x4', 11/16' thick maple plywood board for my work surface, which was the most expensive part of the project at $50. You could spend more or less on other options but this has been working great for me.
#10 x 3' T-star screws for the framing, and 2' screws for securing the table top
(4) casters. Mine were 5' in diameter, but smaller ones will save you some money.
(20) 3' lag screws for the casters and mounting the table saw.
(4) 3' carriage bolts plus washers and nuts for mounting the miter saw.
Electrical: 3 outlets, a one-gang and a two-gang box, about 5' of romex and a male plug for connecting it all to your extension cord
Scrap plywood for the bottom shelf. I used 1/2'
Tools:
Impact driver: I don't know how I ever survived without this thing. If you haven't invested in one yet, now is the time.
Miter saw for cutting the lumber; I'm assuming you have one if you want to make this table, but make sure it's one you're happy with because a replacement may have different dimensions (same for table saw). I love my sliding compound saw but it makes flipping the buggar over a little more complicated. Worth it to me, but be forewarned.
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Circular saw for trimming the edges and cutting out spaces for the table saw and miter saw
Jigsaw for making the finish cuts on the cut-out spaces in the table
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Level, clamps, square, etc.
