Modular Workbench for Beginners

The ultimate modular workbench for beginners and people with a tight workshop. The two work benches latch together to create either a wider or longer surface. This build only uses one sheet of plywood and 2x4s. Plus, you can build another set to make even larger tables!

**Project Plans**

Modular Workbench Plans

**Products Used**

Toggle Latch Clamps:

4" Heavy Duty Casters:

90 degree positional clamps:

Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 310 (Budget Version):

Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720 (This is the new design of the one I use most often):

100'' Straight Edge Saw guide:

DEWALT circular saw:

DEWALT impact driver & drill:

DEWALT bit set:

Gorilla glue:

6'' Clamps:

12" Clamps:

**Filming Equipment**

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[ricoc]

That ratchet strap trick was a great idea

[candacelytle]

64 year old beginner that is having fun, I can’t thank you enough for showing this and so grateful for the free plans

[krispayne]

I had a hell of a time working out the fasteners using the video and the plans. The video will note one thing, and the plans list another. So if you're having trouble like I was here's a list to help:

~64 2-1/2" pocket hole screws for the frame
~32 2" pocket hole screws for attaching the 21" cross braces to the frame face
~40 1-1/4" pocket hole screws for attaching the top and bottom shelves
24 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws for attaching the casters
24 5/16" washers
~40 3" deck screws for screwing the legs together

I also HIGHLY recommend picking up some trigger clamps if you don't have them. You will not regret the investment. The cut list is excellent and the color-coded assembly instructions are helpful and a good companion to the video. Just needed to get the fasteners all sorted. Hope this helps! These benches are excellent.

[chuckfaber]

I just made these as my first real wood project. I have to say you make it look so easy! Some things I’ve learned from this first project in case there are other complete newbies trying to make this:
A. Don’t use Phillips head screws with an impact driver. Seriously just don’t. I bought a full box and kept trying to make it work and it just ended up being a massive headache. Star-head screws all the way. I’m just going to throw out the box of phillips head screws purely out of spite at this point.
B. If you modify the design to extend the legs to install kick down casters like I did, you can also install leveling feet which honestly saved my butt because my frame was NOT square, my legs were not the same height, and my garage floor is not level. This allows me to set the height to be the same level as other things also like my table saw.

[zachpetz]

Finished building this today with your plans, it’s awesome!! I also wanted to build the miter table you made but my girlfriend had a fantastic idea. We built a box for the saw and put it between the two tables connecting them together with a French cleat. I’d post a photo but I can’t in the comments. The saw could be removed and the two tables function just like you showed in your video. It’s so awesome!!

[MBOrlando]

Thank you so much for providing the plans and video on this workbench! I have made it as per your plans as well as modifying it for a smaller workbench as well as stands for my saws. I've used the workbench together side by side both directions and also as an outfeed table for my table saw. Super versatile design!!!!

[cyclistninetwentytwo]

Thanks for showing me how to use a ratchet strap to square it up. It’s small details like this that really help us beginners.

[Dgifts]

Love your channel. Thanks for the plans as well. It’s good to see people like you and Matthew Peach helping people.

[alexalbaugh]

So glad you showed what to do when it's not square - as I am sure almost everyone watching this video has ran into and something most videos don't show because it's naturally perfect for them. Thank you!

[alainaurelseguin]

I have a tight workshop and I was thinking of the same idea for workshop tables. I stumbled on your video and you have inspired me to make these tables. I want to take these tables to the next level and make then one with my talbe saw integrated in one and the other as a work table unit with bench dog holes. Thank you for the video.

[parzival]

Great idea for garage shops. Can be used for outfeed tables, assembly tables, miter saw stations, etc.

[carolking]

Saw your channel for the very first time. I'm74 and just bought my first compound miter saw so have a lot to learn but am sure enjoying it. Thanks. Love and prayers sent your way.😘

[fishingwithbrian]

I really like how you also demonstrate using the budget friendly method!

[jamescastillo]

I appreciate your explanations. More so showing the tools and methods of your building. And then working in the beginner fashion. I am a beginner. God Bless. - Jim

[ricksmith]

I built this pair of solid workbenches with the plans you generously provided. I have a small workshop so they needed to meet multiple purposes. I added T-Track to both units. I also made the tops from 2 layers of 3/4” plywood. On one unit the upper layer is removable, revealing a hole cut through to accommodate the placement of a simple portable router table. I installed an on/off kill switch within reach so I can operate the router without reaching under the workbench. When not in use I can hang the router unit on the wall and reinstall the T-Track top. Works great.😊. I have pix! Thanks again. These benches have transformed my modest workshop

[gsing]

Love the video and plans. I built one table for my son-in-law’s tiny workroom. I was able to build in my shop, disassemble the cross braces and reassemble in his shop. Worked perfectly.

This is a solid bench design. I’m thinking double sheets on top to add dog holes.

Thank You

[richarddifonzo]

I measure diagonals to square as you do. What I really like about this video is you explain how to straighten it out. I never thought of using a strap clamp. I previously used my entire body force to will the things square. Your way is a bit better. Lots of bits better really. Great tips all along the video. Thanks for the nice job.

[Rezkin]

Love the ratchet strap trick! I will definitely be using that in the future

[zahidaabed]

Hi from South Africa. I absolutely loved these workbenches. Going to try it next week.Given that you reach an international audience, have you considered putting the metric equivalent somewhere on the screen?
I, for one would really appreciate it. The latch idea is phenomenal. Don't know why no-one thought of it before.
Thank you so much. Looking forward to your other videos.

[shaungarbry]

Good idea using the ratchet strap to square it up. And I like the clamps to connect them together. Well played, sir!