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A 2x4-framed garage workbench with an open-back hutch above the work surface and a full lower shelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Full-length rails | 7 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 96" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top side rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Lower shelf framing, short | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Lower shelf framing, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 93" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Short legs | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top and shelf panels, narrow | 3 | 1/2" × 16" × 96" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Workbench top panel | 1 | 1/2" × 36" × 96" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft | 16 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood, 4x8 sheet Workbench top and hutch shelf. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Construction screws, 2-3/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Construction screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 2-3/4"
Build the hutch's back frame flat on the floor, keeping every edge flush, fastened with the longer 2-3/4" screws.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 2-3/4"
Build the front frame the same way, but leave out the bottom two rails so the main workbench stays open underneath.
Tools: Combination Square, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 2-3/4"
Join the front and back frames with the 13" top side rails, which set the bench's overall depth.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 2-3/4"
Build the lower shelf frame separately, then attach it to the back rail and level it against the front frame.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Drill / Driver. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 2-3/4", Wood glue
Attach the workbench tabletop support rails and the main center support, checking level as you go, then stand the short legs into place and fasten them with screws and glue.
Cut and attach the plywood panels to the workbench top and hutch shelf using the shorter screws.