DIY Rolling Workbench Thanks for downloading the DIY PETE Rolling Workbench plans. This is a fun and simple project that can easily be accomplished in a weekend. The table will provide a nice big work surface to build all sorts of other DIY projects on. The locking caster wheels allow the table to be moved with ease. I stained the wood with Special Walnut stain from Minwax. To see the detailed video tutorial and website post please go to http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench Good luck with the project and have fun building it! Please post project photos on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DIYPROJECTSWITHPETE or elsewhere tagged with #DIYPETE‐ Cheers – DIY PETE http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 1 Gather Supplies, Materials, and Tools Supplies Shopping List: Approximate: $90 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Qty 4: 3” swivel caster wheels with brake $8/wheel $32 total Qty 16: ¼ inch diameter by 2 ½” lag bolts $4.00 total Qty 16: ¼ inch washers $2.00 total Qty 1: Box of 2 inch long wood screws: $8.00 Qty 1: Box of 3 inch long wood screws: $9.00 Qty 1: Box of 3 ½ inch long wood screws: $9.00 Sandpaper Stain $8.00 Sealer $10.00 Brushes Wood glue Drill bits Optional handles: (Adds $61.00) ● Qty 4: ¾” loor lange $8 each ● Qty 4: ¾” 90 degree elbow $3.50 each ● Qty 2: ¾” x 18” galvanized pipe $9 each ● Custom Metal Stencils or signs: www.signsofthemountains.com/diyvinyl Please note: Some of the links in this post are af iliate links. If you purchase an item through the link my website will get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support the DIY Pete website! Wood Shopping List: $150 ● QTY 3: 4’ x 8’ x ¾ inch thick sheet of plywood ($35/sheet) (can use cheaper plywood ‐ especially for the lower shelf to save money) ● Qty 1: 4” x 4” x 10 feet long board ($12) ● QTY 11: 2” X 4” by 8 feet long ($3/board) Please read: These are dimensional lumber measurements and how the boards are marked at your local lumber yard. (a 2x4 board is actually 1 1/2 inches thick by 3 1/2 inches wide). http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 2 Tools: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Miter Saw– I’d recommend a 12 inch sliding, miter saw Circular Saw Drill And/OR Impact Driver Orbital Sander– Ryobi makes a nice one. ( 220 grit sandpaper ) Tape Measure, Straight Edge, Pencil Sanding Block with 600‐800 grit sandpaper Paint Brush, Rag Speed Square Clamps (optional) Safety Equipment ● ● ● ● ● ● Dust Mask Respirator Eye Protection Ear Protection Hearing Protection Rubber Gloves Approximate Cost for project: $240 Approximate Cost with optional pipe handles: $300 Prices will vary depending on where you live and where the wood is purchased. Here is a look at the approximate costs. They are pretty conservative and you may already have a lot of the screws/sealers etc around the shop. The total cost does not include tools. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 3 Cut List: Table Top and Legs: Qty 4: Legs: 3 ½” x 3 ½” x 23 3/4” ( modify if you’d like a taller table ) Qty 2: Table top: 90” long x 48” x ¾” thick Qty 2: Table top frame long boards: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 90” long Qty 2: Table top frame short boards: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 45” long Qty 5: Taple top underside stretchers: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 45” long Plywood Siding and Lower Shelf Qty 2: Front siding: 45” long x 14 ¾” x ¾” thick Qty 1: Left and right siding: 88 ½” long x 14 ¾” x ¾” thick Qty 1: Lower shelf: 87” long x 41 ½” x ¾” thick ( cut 3 ½” square knockouts at 2 corners ) Lower Outside Stretchers Qty 2: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 45” long Qty 1: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 90” long Lower Shelf Frame Qty 3: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 35” long Qty 2: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x 87” long http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 4 Overall workbench dimensions The overall dimensions are 90 inches by 48 inches. The table is 28 ½ inches tall with the wheels. Feel free to modify the height of the table. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 5 Cut the plywood top to size Use a circular saw to cut the plywood top to size. My plans call for a 90 inch wide by 48 inch table top. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 6 Frame the top Attach the plywood table top to the boards that frame it. Use 2 inch screws from the top side about every 8‐12 inches around the perimeter. Connect the 2x4 boards to each other using 3 inch wood screws. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 7 Connect the legs Cut the legs to size on a miter saw. Feel free to adjust the height as needed to best it your needs. Attach them to the 2x4 boards at each corner using a few 3 ½ inch long wood screws. The legs are 23 ¾” long and so the total height of the table with the ¾ inch plywood and without the wheels is 24 ½”. The 3 inch caster wheels with the swivel adds another 4 inches bringing the total height to 28 ½ inches. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 8 Add table top supports Connect the ive support boards and space them according to the measurments below. Use 3 inch long wood screws to connect the frame to the supports. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 9 Create the lower shelf Cut the boards to frame out the lower shelf. Attach the boards using 3 inch wood screws. Cut the plywood for the lower shelf. Notch out two of the corners for the legs. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 10 Attach the plywood to the shelf frame from the top side using 2 inch wood screws. Use a couple 3 ½ inch wood screws to attach the shelf to the legs at each corner. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 11 Here is another diagram showing the lower shelf. I spaced the frame 2 inches up from the bottom of each leg. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 12 Add the outside boards Attach the lower boards around the outside of the legs. Attach using 3 inch wood screws. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 13 Cut and add the plywood panels Cut the plywood panels and then attach them to each of the corner legs. Add the caster wheels Use 2 ½ inch long x ¼ inch diameter lag bolts and ¼ inch washers to attach each caster wheel. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 14 Enjoy! Thanks so much for checking out the DIY Rolling Workbench plans and I’d love to hear how your project goes! Please post photos on Facebook at www.facebook.com/diyprojectswithpete and subscribe to my Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/diyprojectswithpete. Cheers from Montana, * Please refer to the post at http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench and check out the video tutorial for more information, instructions, and tips. http://www.diypete.com/rollingworkbench DIY PETE, LLC Copyright 2017 15
