How To Build a Simple Cheap Work Bench

Build a simple workbench for around $60 in less than an hour! This is a great addition to your garage or workshop and can me made with simple tools. Makes working on car parts and DIY projects much easier!

The lengths you'll need are:

1 X Bench top (1200mm X 600mm)
2 X 1200mm (Bench frame)
2 X 540mm (Bench Frame Ends)
4 X 980mm (Legs) Choose your own lengths based on desired height
2 X 600mm (Leg Supports)

There are loads of really great workbench designs out there but this is a nice simple design for doing DIY projects. You can adjust any of the sizes and lengths to create a custom bench for your own workspace. You can also simply replace the bench top when it gets worn out and if you're budget allows you can use a nice piece of hardwood. Keep in mind that wood may not be perfectly straight so choose carefully at the shop. Glue also helps to make the whole thing stronger. I'm using this bench as part of a larger bench and mounting it to a wall and supports but if you're using screws only on the legs install them diagonally.

We were sent an email from a young MCM fan asking how to make a cheap, simple workbench. We're not carpenters by any stretch of the imagination but we hope this helps you get started on your own workbench!

Song is 'Jimmy Rabbit feat. Mammals' by Moog

Also something to note around Mighty Car Mods: we are normal guys and are not trained mechanics (or carpenters!) We like to make interesting car mods and projects and show you how we've gone about it, but we can't promise that anything we show you will work for your particular project, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, do not fool around with very serious machinery just because you've seen us make it look so easy. Talk to a qualified mechanic or carpenter if you are in any doubt. This video has no affiliation with Ryobi. They are just the tools I own.

[scottapbot]

Another quick tip, make your top bigger than the frame/Base, if you leave a 2" over hang on the front and if you want both ends, it leaves you space to use g claps to clamp stuff to the bench to work on it easier.

[BrutalDongshart]

2014: $60 worth of wood
2021: $2.4 million worth of wood

[mcmtv]

Thanks to MCM fan Emilio who sent in an email asking us how to make a cheap workbench for his garage! We hope this helps you out!

[sawdustandsurvival]

I love this. I watched another video claiming to advise us how to do the same thing. He then went on to build a table in a premium workshop with a huge table saw, a Dewalt conveyor/planer and all sorts of other equipment in a huge workshop. Yours seems great and totally doable! Thank you.

[Triple]

I need a workbench to build a workbench

[santiago]

I can't believe I just found a woodworking video that uses metric! :')

[arenassempersolaris]

I converted mm into inches on a website.

1x bench top (47 1/4 inch x 23 5/8inch)
Bench frame 2x (47 1/4 inch)
Bench frame ends 2x (21 17/64inch)
Legs 4x (38 inches, choose what u want)
Leg supports 2x (23 5/8 )

[ronsteelable]

I've had this video bookmarked for a while now and I'm finally getting around to picking up a Porter and Cable Circular saw, clearing out my garage, and making a couple 3 ft wide benches.

Awesome video! A lot of similar plans out there but this one's, by far, the simplest.

[Azlak]

THANK YOU, Thank you for using the metric system! <3

[richardparkerr]

I appreciate the fact that you listen to the fan base and care enough to make a video like this one. It's über helpful for me at least and thanks to you now i have a guideline on how to make my own workbench. Cheers to you mates and keep up the amazing work!!

[gavinweaver]

Thanks for the video! I followed this example and built my own workbench, took me a bit longer than an hour but got there! Cheers again!

[spaghetts]

I'm grateful that both you and Marty use your fame to help others, this is such a useful informational video. Thanks guys

[RandomGeneraed]

If you need a smooth surface, free of dents and scratches to work on; just nail on a sheet of plywood on top of your existing tabletop. As the plywood experiences regular wear and tear, you can pop the nails off and put a new sheet so you don't have to make a new bench every time, especially as pine can be quite soft.

[lextube]

I can see a new series blooming... Mighty Mitre 10 Mods!

[Maacccaaaa]

MCM is so massive now, it's actually really nice to see you guys taking the time out to reply to comments and even make video's like these.
Thumbs up guys!

[mitchfer]

Cheers Moog the 60 min workbench was 3 days for me but shes great followed step by step most important is to counter sink the screws to insure a flat workbench & for people that asked in the comments i used 10G x 55mm Timber screws

[joannapocock]

Thank you so much for this video !!! I have been looking for a easy bench to make and this seemed perfect so i made one it took me around 4 hours or so but at least i did it and is all my husband did was hold the wood whilst i drilled and screwed !

[HabideenOlaniran]

Very helpful video. With a basic understanding and interest, I was able to assemble this. Thank you for the post.

[BenjaminGoose]

Gave this a go myself, made it a 90x30 frame and put a long 40cm-wide sheet on it, and cut the end so that there would be an overhang of about 5cm each side for clamping. I used a height of about 82cm, which in retrospect is pretty tall for such a narrow table, so it's not the most stable of things but it works! Thanks for the video. :)

[rsteslow]

This video was super helpful, thanks! I was going to use 4x4 for the legs but see there is plenty of strength with 2x4 legs. The added shelf is a plus!