10 Workbench Upgrades to Make 'DIY' EASIER

Having a good workbench is important, but so are the upgrades you can add to it. We are giving you ten great ideas to make your workbench even better. Some are purchased and some are built, but either way your workbench will look and feel better.

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[bradleytuckwell]

I think you just proved that you don’t need to spend a fortune to make a great workbench. I’ve really enjoyed these builds so thanks

[fernandosanchez]

I like those upgrade ideas. I may incorporate a few thanks and enjoyed your video

[markduggan]

You've definitely given me a lot of things to consider for when I get around to updating my shed.

[JGAJ]

Yessir, I highly enjoyed this. The add-ons worked out great, nothing is in the way of work. Thanks for sharing, God Bless All.

[LMde]

Thx. Enjoyed the vid. When my clothes airer broke, as they so often do. I kept the rods/wire from it. Then, I just used pliers to bend it to whatever sized and shaped hooks I need. Old, unused cutlery, like spoons or forks make great, strong, hooks. For when you need something a little stronger or more customised.

[LloydGM]

Tip: My local Home Depot has a cart in the lumber section with wood scraps marked down for next-to-nothing and I often find pieces for things like your workbench backing (a half-sheet of veneer panel, in my case). I recently got 30 pieces of 1x2s & 1x4s, 4-5 ft long each, total price was $2. I use these often, e.g. saw bench sleds.

[brucejanson]

I liked the sliding edge guard suggestion. But you left out the best improvement I have heard. Put a one foot wide tool shelf about 8 inches below the table. That way you can put your tools there while working and they do not clutter the bench. I put that on my bench and use it constantly.

[brentfowler]

Awesome upgrades! Another thing that I added to my workbench is a 12" magnet. I attached mine to the side of the bench so that while I'm working. Instead of sitting a tool down on the bench top where it will be in the way, a min later. I can stick the tool on that magnet where the handle of the tools sticks up for easy access. Then once I finish the project I put the tools back in that tools home. Anyhow nice work. Take it easy. And I can't wait for part two..

[Ted_James]

These are all great ideas! I'm definitely going to incorporate some of them into my benches. Thanks!

[wolfman]

Thanks For All The Great Info On All The 😁🔥👍😎

[admspk]

Great ideas. Maybe a magnetic bar on the top rail would be good to temporarily hold spanners and screwdrivers whilst working?

[danice]

Love these videos. Keep ‘em coming. Thanks.

[davescorneroftheworld]

Very good video would like to see more.

[wrathofsocrus]

Good stuff! I built a very large workbench with pegboard years ago and it's still pretty handy. I found that I didn't always use the full 2' x 4' area. With my next workbench I'm thinking of cutting it in to maybe 8" tall strips and alternating between that and a french cleat. Thanks for the video!

[vemundmellevold]

Sweet workbench for the DIYer! Please make a bigger one for the "pro DIYer" too 🤣

[folksme]

Great built with helpful upgrades. I only would have installed the back wheels protruding to the outside. First of all - the workbench will most likely be standing flush against a wall (most of the time - at least in my experience). So, the protruding wheels won't be in the way back there. Secondly, you can leave the lower shelf longer in the back, which would stop things from falling down behind your bench. Thirdly, with the bench flush against the wall, it will be very hard to reach the wheels to lower or raise the bench. And, lastly, you would only have to cut the notches on the front which would save you some work.

[WoodUCreate]

For my work bench which is still being built, I used a french cleat wall on the back. It also goes up much higher and then I installed overhead lighting and an infrared heater. (the heater idea is awesome). Then an oscillating fan on the corner for the hot summer months. On the backside I had the a couple of more individual french cleats. One area to hold my sharpening wheels, the top to hold my clamps, and a box to hold a couple of hanging drills. On the left side, I have a craft paper wheel, and on the right a power strip.
What else can "we" add? need more ideas...thanks

[KaiserTom]

Your sliding wood surfaces could use some paraffin wax rubbed on it. Just to make the sliding a bit easier and less noisy too.

[dian]

You can always be counted on to have little gems that make you want to smack yourself in the forehead! 🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀