Rolling Garage Storage Workbench

Please turn your attention to my new workbench!

If you read my other workbench post, you will notice many similarities. The basic structure is the same. I just embellished it a little.

Materials List:

3/4″ Sheet of Plywood

(6) 2″ x 4″ x 8’s

2 1/2″ Wood Screws

1″ Wood Screws

3/4″ Wood Screws

(4) Swivel Caster Wheels with Brakes  (I used the 2″ ones but I’d recommend something bigger)

4′ x 4′ Pegboard

Pegboard Kit or Individual Pieces

Cut List:

(2) 24″ x 60″ Plywood Pieces

(4) 2″ x 4″ x 60″ Pieces

(6) 2″ x 4″ x 21″ Pieces

(4) 2″ x 4″ x 32″ Pieces

(2) 24″ x 24″ Pegboard Pieces

Instructions:

Step 1:  Use the cut list to get your materials prepared. All the cuts on the list can be done right at the hardware store on the big saw. I had to do my own because the big saw was broken at both stores I went to. Figures. I used my miter saw and circular saw instead.

Step 2:  Line up two (2) of your 60″ cuts with three (3) of your 21″ cuts to form the support base for your first shelf.

Step 3:  Pre-drill two (2) holes on each of the four (4) corners of the 60″ pieces. Drill two (2) more in the center of each of them. The center is 30″ from each end.

Step 4:  Use an impact driver to drill one (1) 2 1/2″ wood screw into each of the pre-drilled holes. That’s twelve (12) screws total.

Step 5:  Lay one (1) of your plywood cuts on top of the support base. It should be approximately the same size. Line up all the corners.

Step 6:  Use 1″ wood screws to secure the board to the support base along the edges. I used fourteen (14) total. Four (4) in the corners and ten (10) more spaced somewhat evenly around the edges.

Step 7:  Repeat Steps 2-6 for the second shelf.

Step 8:  Secure your swivel caster wheels to the ends of your 32″ pieces. Put a screw in each of the four (4) holes on the metal plate of the wheels. I used 3/4″ screws.

Step 9:  Stand both shelves up on their sides facing the same way and space with 12″-14″ inches between them. Lay the legs on top of them at each corner and line them up with the top of the shelf. Make sure the wheels are on the bottom. Secure the legs to each shelf with two (2) 2 1/2″ wood screws on each side. I didn’t get great pictures of this step so I attempted to show the instructions on the picture I did get. (Note:  Make sure the legs are at a 90 degree angle from the top shelf, and make sure there is the same amount of space between the shelves on both sides.)

Step 10:  Flip the structure over to the other side and repeat Step 9.

Step 11:  Lock all the wheels and stand the bench upright. Here we have your standard rolling workbench. If that’s all you were looking for, you can stop here.

Step 12:  Cut two (2) pegboard pieces to 24″ x 24″ inches. I believe you can buy the pegboard in this size. I already had a giant pegboard in my garage, so I cut mine down to size with a jig saw.

Step 13:  Use screws to mount the pegboards to either side of your workbench.

Step 14:  Add some pegboard mounting hardware and your tools!

If you want easy access to a power source for any of your corded power tools, consider adding a surge protector. I bought a heavy duty one that was intended for workshops.

There were several options, but I sprang for the top dollar one for a few reasons. It has 10 outlets on it, the outlets are spaced far enough apart that none of the plugs will overlap, and it stretches across the majority of my workbench to give me the option of plugging my tools in closest to where I am going to use them. It rocks.

I installed it on the back of my workbench on the top shelf.

The perfect rolling workbench with tons of storage and 10 electrical outlets. I even mounted my scroll saw to it.  Now the real work can begin!

Garage Makeover Series

Part 1 – Preparing for Drywall (Cement Board Installation)

Part 2 – Building Custom Shelves

Part 3 – Building a Workbench

Part 4 – Installing Drywall

Part 5 – Mudroom Entrance

Part 6 – Building Another Work Bench (that rolls)

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