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A rolling 2x4 workbench with three open shelves sized for lumber storage, a plywood top, and an optional enclosed front.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side frame top/bottom rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 51" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side frame short uprights | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side frame mid uprights | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 32" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side frame tall uprights | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 34" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side frame cross supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Frame connectors Joins the two side frames into the overall bench frame. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 64" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Shelving Can be narrowed to 24" to conserve material, or slatted with 1x3 boards cut to 72" instead. | 3 | 1/2" × 28" × 72" | 1/2" plywood or OSB | ☐ |
| Front panel Optional — omit for open shelving, adding cross bracing instead. | 1 | 1/4" × 38" × 72" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Tabletop | 1 | 3/4" × 31" × 72" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Backsplash | 1 | 1/4" × 14 1/2" × 72" | Pegboard or plywood scrap | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 8 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood or OSB, 4x8 sheet 1x3 boards can substitute for slatted shelving instead. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet Optional enclosed front — omit for open shelving. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet The tabletop. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pegboard or plywood scrap, for the backsplash | 1 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2"
Start by building the two side frame assemblies from the rails, uprights, and cross supports. A pocket-hole jig makes quick work of this — use the 1-1/2" pocket-hole setting and 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2"
Join the two side frames with the frame connectors laid crosswise, using the 1-1/2" pocket-hole setting and 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws.
If your shelves will need additional support, add it now. If you'll mainly be storing long pieces of lumber, they generally don't need support underneath.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1/2" plywood or OSB, 4x8 sheet, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Lay the shelving pieces on top of the frame and nail down with glue, using 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, 3/4" plywood, 4x8 sheet, Wood screws, 2", Wood glue
If you're enclosing the front, screw or nail the 1/4" plywood panel on with glue. If you're omitting it for open shelving, add cross bracing instead to prevent the frame from racking.
Attach the tabletop with glue and 2" screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Caster wheels, Wood screws, 2"
Attach the caster wheels to the base of the bench with screws.