Ultimate Workbench Woodworking Plans - Digital Download
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This is a digital download (PDF) of the complete plans for what I call the "ultimate workbench." This essential piece of shop furniture for any small/compact workshop will surely add functionality and efficiency to your space. The plans are 70+ pages long and provide full-color, step by step instructions to build a complete workbench with the following features:
- Huge 4'x8' work surface with T-Track
- Integrated dust collection system (with automatic switch)
- Integrated power outlets for easy access while working
- Hardware organization to house bin organizers for hardware and small parts
- Tool storage drawers
- Locking swivel casters for mobility
These plans are broken down by "sub-process" so that this workbench can be tackled in bite-sized pieces. I detailed the construction of my ultimate workbench on my YouTube channel "Shop Nation"
Link to workbench build playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1M8AL9FTs_XpoPo7qTQSB7rtEtgjlgZH
Approximate Final Size:
96" Long, 48" Wide, 37" Tall
Rough breakdown of materials and cost required:
Wood:
4.5 - 3/4" plywood sheets
1 - 3/4" MDF Sheet
1.5 - 1/2" plywood sheets
0.5 - 1/4" plywood sheets
6 - 2x4s
24 - 1x4s
2 - 1x2s
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Total estimated cost of wood ONLY: $420
Total estimated cost of hardware ONLY: $230
Total estimated cost of Dust Collection/Electrical System ONLY: $740
You can see that by breaking down the build you can spread out these costs pretty easily.
Please check out some of my other builds and subscribe to follow along!
Revision History:
Version 1 (3/16/2020)
- FIXED dimension (width) of the bottom panel (page 61) from 24.625" to 24.375" to match the top panel (page 62)
Version 2 (11/1/2021)
- FIXED side panel dimension error on page "Storage Drawers Instructions 1" to reflect cut sheet. Added QR Codes for product links. Added Page Numbers. Modified Size/Configuration page at beginning of the plans. Included MDF Top construction with T-Track.
Version 3 (8/15/2022)
- Updated QR Codes, added some pages to the appendix
- Huge 4'x8' work surface with T-Track
- Integrated dust collection system (with automatic switch)
- Integrated power outlets for easy access while working
- Hardware organization to house bin organizers for hardware and small parts
- Tool storage drawers
- Locking swivel casters for mobility
These plans are broken down by "sub-process" so that this workbench can be tackled in bite-sized pieces. I detailed the construction of my ultimate workbench on my YouTube channel "Shop Nation"
Link to workbench build playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1M8AL9FTs_XpoPo7qTQSB7rtEtgjlgZH
Approximate Final Size:
96" Long, 48" Wide, 37" Tall
Rough breakdown of materials and cost required:
Wood:
4.5 - 3/4" plywood sheets
1 - 3/4" MDF Sheet
1.5 - 1/2" plywood sheets
0.5 - 1/4" plywood sheets
6 - 2x4s
24 - 1x4s
2 - 1x2s
--------------------------------------------------------------
Total estimated cost of wood ONLY: $420
Total estimated cost of hardware ONLY: $230
Total estimated cost of Dust Collection/Electrical System ONLY: $740
You can see that by breaking down the build you can spread out these costs pretty easily.
Please check out some of my other builds and subscribe to follow along!
Revision History:
Version 1 (3/16/2020)
- FIXED dimension (width) of the bottom panel (page 61) from 24.625" to 24.375" to match the top panel (page 62)
Version 2 (11/1/2021)
- FIXED side panel dimension error on page "Storage Drawers Instructions 1" to reflect cut sheet. Added QR Codes for product links. Added Page Numbers. Modified Size/Configuration page at beginning of the plans. Included MDF Top construction with T-Track.
Version 3 (8/15/2022)
- Updated QR Codes, added some pages to the appendix
