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A no-jig, no-pocket-hole workbench — L-shaped 2x4 legs, doubled stretchers for rigidity, and a laminated pine top screwed and puttied flush. Built entirely with a drill and a circular saw.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Two boards fastened at a right angle per leg — four L-shaped legs total. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Foot cleats One per leg, at the bottom. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 3" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf supports Determine your bench's width — sized here for a 24"-wide top with a 2" overhang on each side. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Stretchers Two per long side, at different heights, for real bracing against racking. Sized for a 48"-long top with overhang. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 40" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top supports Four inches shorter than the shelf supports — spaced evenly under the top for direct support. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs, cleats, shelf supports, stretchers, and top supports. | 9 each | ☐ |
| Laminated pine board, 1" x 24" x 48" The top. Sold pre-laminated at most home centers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping construction screws, 2-1/2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood putty Fills the counter-sunk top-mounting screws flush. | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.