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My Workshop

DIY Workbench

This workbench was really easy to build, and I customized it to the perfect height, which has been invaluable. Click here for my tutorial. The casters have been amazing, I found them on amazon. The paper towel holder was a game changer in the garage, product here. The magnetic strips here. Please know I am not getting anything for telling you about these products (I'm definitely not that cool) just wanted to let you know what worked for me!

Workbench

Click here to learn how I made this

DIY Kid's Workbench

This workbench is the exact same as my adult workbench, just scaled way down. I measured my son to see how high it should be, then measured his reach to see how deep it would be. The top is 36" wide and 15.5" deep.

Step 1: Shop

Five 2x4s
1/2" Sheet of Plywood
1 5/8" construction screws
2.5" construction screws
4 castors (at least 2 of them need to lock) I used these ones.
Pegboard. I used this one.
Magnetic Strips. I used these.
Accessories & tools. I went to Home Depot and bought a bunch of their cheaper tools.

Step 2: Cut & label your 2x4s

2x4 Quantity: Cut Size: Description:

A 4 22" Legs

B 4 3" Bottom shelf support

C 4 33" Long side of frame

D 4 13" Short side of frame

E 4 10" Support joists

F 2 39" Sides to pegboard

G 1 36" Top to pegboard

Step 3: Cut & label your plywood

Plywood Quantity: Cut Size: Description:

H 1 36x15.5" Top

I 1 36x13" Bottom Shelf

J 1 36x20" Pegboard

Step 4: Make your two frames

Using C and D, create two rectangles using 2.5" construction screws. Place and screw the joists (E) 12" apart inside the frames.

Step 5: Create legs & Attach

Screw B to the bottom of A and attach casters. Attach legs to both frames.

Step 6: Attach bench top and shelf

The bench top is 1/2" short on the long side, to accommodate the plywood backing for the peg board. Make sure you leave the 1/2" opening at the back of your bench. Once you attach the tops, attach the sides and top of the pegboard frame. The top of the frame I secured to the sides using pocket screws and glue.

To see how I created the green stain look, click here

Kids Workbench

Garage Storage

As you can see, I use the Target sterilite storage everywhere. The picture on the right also features sterilite, but the flip top containers I got at the Christmas Tree Shop in their cooking section, and they are AWESOME. The smaller containers I also got at Christmas Tree Shop, they are "cream cheese" holders.

Cutoff Bin

Every small shop needs a cut off bin. It's the only way you make money, and the only way you find your valuable materials. I love the design of this bin, which I found here.