Creating the ultimate garage work space doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. This transforming workbench has a built in miter saw, table saw, pocket hole jig, charging station and much more - and it's easy to customize to fit your needs! And the best part is when you are done working, the entire workbench neatly stows away. Not that you ever want to stow away your workshop. Easy and fun to build, you'll be amazed at how quickly this workshop will come together. Plans designed by Ana White for RYOBI Blogger Build-Off.
Click here to download Ana White's project plans for this How-To!
Top and Bottom: Attach top and bottom to cart frame with 2” staples and glue.
Caster Wheels: Install caster wheels on bottom of carts with ¾” screws.
Workbench Step 1: Build Workbench Frames. Attach using 3” wood screws and glue at corners. Check for square and adjust as needed.
Attach legs to frame with four 3” screws and glue. Check to make sure legs are installed square with the frame.
Attach bottom support to back legs of bench, 4” from bottom of legs. Use 3” wood screws and glue.
Plywood Side: Use glue and 1-1/4” staples to attach ¼” plywood to side of workbench. Remember to plywood the outsides of the bench as shown in below diagram:
Attach workbench top to frame with 2” staples and wood glue.
Miter Saw Shelf Step 1: Cleats Measure the height of your miter saw deck. Add 3/4” to this measurement. Attach top cleats to sides of workbenches this measurement down from top of workbench. Cleats are flush to back, 1-1/2” less on front side. Use 3” screws. Attach bottom shelf cleats with 4” space underneath.
Front Trim: Attach front trim to workbench legs and cleats with 3” screws.
Shelving: Place plywood shelving on cleats and attach with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Workbench Step 1: Build Workbench Frames. Attach using 3” wood screws and glue at corners. Check for square and adjust as needed.
Attach legs to frame with four 3” screws and glue. Check to make sure legs are installed square with the frame.
Attach bottom support to back legs of bench, 4” from bottom of legs. Use 3” wood screws and glue.
Plywood Side: Use glue and 1-1/4” staples to attach ¼” plywood to side of workbench. Remember to plywood the outsides of the bench as shown in below diagram:
Attach workbench top to frame with 2” staples and wood glue.
Miter Saw Shelf Step 1: Cleats Measure the height of your miter saw deck. Add 3/4” to this measurement. Attach top cleats to sides of workbenches this measurement down from top of workbench. Cleats are flush to back, 1-1/2” less on front side. Use 3” screws. Attach bottom shelf cleats with 4” space underneath.
Front Trim: Attach front trim to workbench legs and cleats with 3” screws.
Cart Step 1: Caster Wheel Height Measure the overall height of your caster wheels. Maximum clearance under workbench is 36” but some space should be left to allow cart to slide in. Cut list as shown is for casters with 3-3/4” clearance – adjust your cuts if your caster wheels are different heights.
Cart Frame: Use 2” screws to attach cart front to cart shelf end with 1x2s. Build two of the cart frames.
Shelves: Attach remaining 1x2s to shelves with 1-1/4” staples from underside. Then attach shelves inside cart frames with 2” screws or staples and glue. TIP: Cut two 9” blocks of wood and use as spacers when placing shelves. NOTE: Shelves can be placed at any height – customize to fit your needs and tool set.
Shelving: Place plywood shelving on cleats and attach with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Shelf Backs: Attach backs to shelves with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
OPTIONAL BENCH TOP TOOLS Bench Top Cutout: Use a circular saw or jigsaw to carefully cut out the top of the workbench cart, following back of shelves and cutting to depth needed for your bench top tools. Make sure you leave about 2” extra for adding the cleat in step 3.
Cart Step 1: Caster Wheel Height Measure the overall height of your caster wheels. Maximum clearance under workbench is 36” but some space should be left to allow cart to slide in. Cut list as shown is for casters with 3-3/4” clearance – adjust your cuts if your caster wheels are different heights.
Cart Frame: Use 2” screws to attach cart front to cart shelf end with 1x2s. Build two of the cart frames.
Bench Top Cleats Cut 1x2 cleats 1-1/2” less than the opening depth. Screw to the insides of the workbench cart, so the 1x2 top is flush with the bottom edge of the plywood workbench top.
Shelves: Attach remaining 1x2s to shelves with 1-1/4” staples from underside. Then attach shelves inside cart frames with 2” screws or staples and glue. TIP: Cut two 9” blocks of wood and use as spacers when placing shelves. NOTE: Shelves can be placed at any height – customize to fit your needs and tool set.
Shelf Backs: Attach backs to shelves with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Benchtop Tool Shelf: Attach a 1x2 cleat flat to 3/4” thick plywood cut to match the opening of the benchtop. Test fit and adjust if necessary.
Top and Bottom: Attach top and bottom to cart frame with 2” staples and glue.
Bench Top Tool: Attach Bench top tool to the removable tabletop piece as recommended by the tool’s guide. Only lighter tools should be hung upside down. Additional cleats can be added inside cart for storing more bench top tools.
Tablesaw Modification Repeat steps as directed for benchtop tools, except custom cut tabletop out to fit your tablesaw, leaving enough room for the tablesaw fence, guides and accessories to freely move. Use cleats and ¾” plywood to create a shelf for the tablesaw. When installation is complete, the tablesaw deck should be slightly higher than the tabletop itself. Secure tabletop to shelf.
Caster Wheels: Install caster wheels on bottom of carts with ¾” screws.
OPTIONAL BENCH TOP TOOLS Bench Top Cutout: Use a circular saw or jigsaw to carefully cut out the top of the workbench cart, following back of shelves and cutting to depth needed for your bench top tools. Make sure you leave about 2” extra for adding the cleat in step 3.
Bench Top Cleats Cut 1x2 cleats 1-1/2” less than the opening depth. Screw to the insides of the workbench cart, so the 1x2 top is flush with the bottom edge of the plywood workbench top.
Benchtop Tool Shelf: Attach a 1x2 cleat flat to 3/4” thick plywood cut to match the opening of the benchtop. Test fit and adjust if necessary.
Bench Top Tool: Attach Benchtop tool to the removable tabletop piece as recommended by the tool’s guide. Only lighter tools should be hung upside down. Additional cleats can be added inside cart for storing more bench top tools.
Table Saw Modification Repeat steps as directed for benchtop tools, except custom cut tabletop out to fit your table saw, leaving enough room for the table saw fence, guides and accessories to freely move. Use cleats and ¾” plywood to create a shelf for the table saw. When installation is complete, the table saw deck should be slightly higher than the tabletop itself. Secure tabletop to shelf.
Creating the ultimate garage work space doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. This transforming workbench has a built in miter saw, table saw, pocket hole jig, charging station and much more - and it's easy to customize to fit your needs! And the best part is when you are done working, the entire workbench neatly stows away. Not that you ever want to stow away your workshop. Easy and fun to build, you'll be amazed at how quickly this workshop will come together. Plans designed by Ana White for RYOBI Blogger Build-Off. <a href="http://eff5c75290b0e498bfcc-cdb2fd2cc8e016557784fa363a2704b5.r93.cf1.rackcdn.com/pdf/ana%20white%20workbench%20ryobi%20benchtop%20tool%20update.pdf" target=_blank>Click here to download Ana White's project plans for this How-To!</a>
Top and Bottom: Attach top and bottom to cart frame with 2” staples and glue.
Caster Wheels: Install caster wheels on bottom of carts with ¾” screws.
Workbench Step 1: Build Workbench Frames. Attach using 3” wood screws and glue at corners. Check for square and adjust as needed.
Attach legs to frame with four 3” screws and glue. Check to make sure legs are installed square with the frame.
Attach bottom support to back legs of bench, 4” from bottom of legs. Use 3” wood screws and glue.
Plywood Side: Use glue and 1-1/4” staples to attach ¼” plywood to side of workbench. Remember to plywood the outsides of the bench as shown in below diagram:
Attach workbench top to frame with 2” staples and wood glue.
Miter Saw Shelf Step 1: Cleats Measure the height of your miter saw deck. Add 3/4” to this measurement. Attach top cleats to sides of workbenches this measurement down from top of workbench. Cleats are flush to back, 1-1/2” less on front side. Use 3” screws. Attach bottom shelf cleats with 4” space underneath.
Front Trim: Attach front trim to workbench legs and cleats with 3” screws.
Shelving: Place plywood shelving on cleats and attach with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Workbench Step 1: Build Workbench Frames. Attach using 3” wood screws and glue at corners. Check for square and adjust as needed.
Attach legs to frame with four 3” screws and glue. Check to make sure legs are installed square with the frame.
Attach bottom support to back legs of bench, 4” from bottom of legs. Use 3” wood screws and glue.
Plywood Side: Use glue and 1-1/4” staples to attach ¼” plywood to side of workbench. Remember to plywood the outsides of the bench as shown in below diagram:
Attach workbench top to frame with 2” staples and wood glue.
Miter Saw Shelf Step 1: Cleats Measure the height of your miter saw deck. Add 3/4” to this measurement. Attach top cleats to sides of workbenches this measurement down from top of workbench. Cleats are flush to back, 1-1/2” less on front side. Use 3” screws. Attach bottom shelf cleats with 4” space underneath.
Front Trim: Attach front trim to workbench legs and cleats with 3” screws.
Cart Step 1: Caster Wheel Height Measure the overall height of your caster wheels. Maximum clearance under workbench is 36” but some space should be left to allow cart to slide in. Cut list as shown is for casters with 3-3/4” clearance – adjust your cuts if your caster wheels are different heights.
Cart Frame: Use 2” screws to attach cart front to cart shelf end with 1x2s. Build two of the cart frames.
Shelves: Attach remaining 1x2s to shelves with 1-1/4” staples from underside. Then attach shelves inside cart frames with 2” screws or staples and glue. TIP: Cut two 9” blocks of wood and use as spacers when placing shelves. NOTE: Shelves can be placed at any height – customize to fit your needs and tool set.
Shelving: Place plywood shelving on cleats and attach with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Shelf Backs: Attach backs to shelves with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
OPTIONAL BENCH TOP TOOLS Bench Top Cutout: Use a circular saw or jigsaw to carefully cut out the top of the workbench cart, following back of shelves and cutting to depth needed for your bench top tools. Make sure you leave about 2” extra for adding the cleat in step 3.
Cart Step 1: Caster Wheel Height Measure the overall height of your caster wheels. Maximum clearance under workbench is 36” but some space should be left to allow cart to slide in. Cut list as shown is for casters with 3-3/4” clearance – adjust your cuts if your caster wheels are different heights.
Cart Frame: Use 2” screws to attach cart front to cart shelf end with 1x2s. Build two of the cart frames.
Bench Top Cleats Cut 1x2 cleats 1-1/2” less than the opening depth. Screw to the insides of the workbench cart, so the 1x2 top is flush with the bottom edge of the plywood workbench top.
Shelves: Attach remaining 1x2s to shelves with 1-1/4” staples from underside. Then attach shelves inside cart frames with 2” screws or staples and glue. TIP: Cut two 9” blocks of wood and use as spacers when placing shelves. NOTE: Shelves can be placed at any height – customize to fit your needs and tool set.
Shelf Backs: Attach backs to shelves with 1-1/4” staples and glue.
Benchtop Tool Shelf: Attach a 1x2 cleat flat to 3/4” thick plywood cut to match the opening of the benchtop. Test fit and adjust if necessary.
Top and Bottom: Attach top and bottom to cart frame with 2” staples and glue.
Bench Top Tool: Attach Bench top tool to the removable tabletop piece as recommended by the tool’s guide. Only lighter tools should be hung upside down. Additional cleats can be added inside cart for storing more bench top tools.
Tablesaw Modification Repeat steps as directed for benchtop tools, except custom cut tabletop out to fit your tablesaw, leaving enough room for the tablesaw fence, guides and accessories to freely move. Use cleats and ¾” plywood to create a shelf for the tablesaw. When installation is complete, the tablesaw deck should be slightly higher than the tabletop itself. Secure tabletop to shelf.
Caster Wheels: Install caster wheels on bottom of carts with ¾” screws.
OPTIONAL BENCH TOP TOOLS Bench Top Cutout: Use a circular saw or jigsaw to carefully cut out the top of the workbench cart, following back of shelves and cutting to depth needed for your bench top tools. Make sure you leave about 2” extra for adding the cleat in step 3.
Bench Top Cleats Cut 1x2 cleats 1-1/2” less than the opening depth. Screw to the insides of the workbench cart, so the 1x2 top is flush with the bottom edge of the plywood workbench top.
Benchtop Tool Shelf: Attach a 1x2 cleat flat to 3/4” thick plywood cut to match the opening of the benchtop. Test fit and adjust if necessary.
Bench Top Tool: Attach Benchtop tool to the removable tabletop piece as recommended by the tool’s guide. Only lighter tools should be hung upside down. Additional cleats can be added inside cart for storing more bench top tools.
Table Saw Modification Repeat steps as directed for benchtop tools, except custom cut tabletop out to fit your table saw, leaving enough room for the table saw fence, guides and accessories to freely move. Use cleats and ¾” plywood to create a shelf for the table saw. When installation is complete, the table saw deck should be slightly higher than the tabletop itself. Secure tabletop to shelf.
