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A simple kid-sized toy workbench from one 1x12 and two 1x3 boards — flat-pack simple, screwed together in an afternoon.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18" | Pine | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 19 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Sides (elevation strips) | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Legs | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom front and back | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4" and 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Paint and finishing supplies | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 4 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Lay two of the 1x3 strips flat on your work table, then lay the 1x12 tabletop on top of them — this raises the top 3/4" automatically, with no separate spacer to measure. Predrill pilot holes and screw the side strips to the tabletop with 2" screws and glue (or 1-1/4" pocket hole screws if you'd rather use pocket holes).
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Predrill and screw the front piece on with 2" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 4 ft
Attach the back to the top with 2" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Predrill two holes along the top edge of each leg, then attach to the tabletop assembly with 1-1/4" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Attach the bottom front and back pieces between the legs with 1-1/4" screws and glue, tying the legs together for stability.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Paint and finishing supplies
Fill every screw hole with wood filler and let it dry completely — you may need a second coat to fully fill some holes. Sand with 120-grit sandpaper, then vacuum and wipe down with a damp cloth before priming and painting.