Guide to Building a Work Bench - By: Tauqeer Hassan

The thing which is needed to work on these projects and which is also needed for reading is a work bench. It is a valuable item for collecting all materials and tools around. One can work in a smarter way and not harder with a wok bench that is well designed.

Things Needed
- 4?×4? post stock
- 1? plywood
- 2?×4? framing stock
- Nails
- Screws
- Drill with assorted bits and screw bit
- Circular saw
- Hammer or nail gun
- Miter box
- Carpentry glue
- Pencil and paper
- Clamps
- Tape measure

Procedure
Layout - The project has to be started by laying out the height, length and width of the bench. This can differ according the available space. The leg posts have to be cut out from the 4?×4? post stock, 1? has to be allowed for the bench top. If the bench is supposed to stay in position, then the levelness of the floor has to be checked. This is the time for making sure that the bench will be stable.

Bench Supports – Anything can be the width of the bench. However it should be remembered that a width is needed that one can easily reach across without being very close to tool risks. It has to be also considered that one might be leaning forward and reaching up to grab a tool on a pegboard. For the side bench supports, cut and miter to length 2?×4? stock. These supports have to be kept between the post legs when the toenails are countersunk into the post leg and the 2?×4? supports. 2?×4? stock has to be cut out to form the top of the bench frame and then a 45 degree blocking should be cut to be placed at the corners of the frame top and legs. The front of the bench should be left open for stock storage.

Attach Top – The top length and width should be cut as desired. The screw holes can be pre-drilled and screw the top to the frame. It should be remembered that this piece of the bench might be replaced later as the bench becomes used and worn.

Accessories – One of the useful things about a wooden work bench is that it can be customized to particular working habits or hobby requirements. Good examples are drawers. Since space was left open in front of the bench, custom drawers will be easy to install. If drill bits are intended to use quite a lot, it is better to try drilling some holes into the bench top or a piece of strapping within the drawer, this will create a place to store them. These were the basic steps for building a work bench. Happy building!

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