The best workbench you can build! This workbench features a miter saw stand, with roll away carts to hold all your tools and create work spaces. It's easy to customize, and the best part, it all rolls away when done!
Free step by step plans from Ana-White.com

Preparation
• 4 Sheets of 3/4” plywood
• 2 sheets of 1/4" plywood
• 8 – 3” casters with brakes
• 3/4” screws for attaching caster wheels
• 11 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
• 8 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long
• 3” self tapping wood screws
• 2” and 1-1/4” 18 gauge staples
• 4 handles for carts
Workbench Cut List
• 6 – 2x4 @ 49”
• 4 – 2x4 @ 28”
• 8 – 2x4 @ 39-1/2”
• 2 – 1/4” plywood @ 39-1/2” x 31” (see plywood cutting diagrams)
• 2 – 3/4” plywood @ 52-1/4” x 31” (see plywood cutting diagrams)
• 4 – 2x4 @ 29-1/2”
• 2 – 2x4 @ width of saw (shown at 24”)
• 2 – 3/4” plywood @ width of saw x 31” (shown at 24”)
Cart Cut List
• 2 –3/4” plywood @ 48” x 30” (see plywood cutting diagrams)
• 4 – 3/4” plywood @ 8-1/4” x 30” (cut from scraps, see plywood cutting diagrams)
• 24 – 1x2 @ 28”
• 8 – 3/4” plywood @ 8-1/4” x 28” (cut from scraps, see plywood cutting diagrams)
• 4 – 1/4” plywood @ 30” x 28-3/4”
• 4 – 3/4” plywood @ 48” x 29-1/2” (see plywood cutting diagrams)
Suggested Plywood Layouts for the Cuts
Instructions
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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.
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Step 9
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.
Also double check the final location of your workbench for sloping garage floors and give extra room if in doubt.
Step 10
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Cart Step 3: 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 toolset.
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Step 5: 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.
Comments
Indiri
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 21:29
I don't have any wobble at…
I don't have any wobble at all. I finished the main bench a few weeks ago and I'm working on the rollaways now.
danicarby
Sat, 04/29/2017 - 22:48
Love this!
Thank you Ana for these great plans! It's ingenious, really! I was so excited when I discovered it as I was thinking about how to clean-up my garage. I made this system and just finished it yesterday! I'm SO surprised your project didn't win the challenge!
Dream Design DIY
Sun, 04/29/2018 - 21:04
Workbench
Oh my gosh love this! You have thought of everything. I created my own garage workbench recently, but when I am ready to upgrade your plans are next.
CaptainCraftastic
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 15:30
Telescoping Table Saw in the workbench/cart !?!?!
I am IN LOVE with this workbench! I have a small garage, small existing workbench, but WAY too much stuff and this answers A LOT of my issues. Question---I see you have a 'portable' table saw in one of the rolling bench/carts---how do you use the telescoping fence? Or do you? I saw another DIY workbench with an inset table saw and they cut out 'rabbets' for the telescoping part but it doesn't look like yours does.
Any suggestions?
KGill88
Wed, 01/01/2020 - 15:26
Download plans?
I love this project! Is it possible to add pdf plans to download? I’m not finding them. Thank you;)
ChrisoJ
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 21:27
Types of ply??
Hi Ana
Thanks so much for the plans. They look amazing. I'll be doing a bit of a rework on the calculations as I will need to convert it to metric and the standard size of timber sold here in Australia. I'm just wondering if the ply you use (especially the 3/4 inch) - is it structural?
Loved your drawers (from another post) - I've built 7 of them now for my pantry!! Super helpful and cost-effective.
ChrisoJ
Indiri
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 21:31
I would stick to the thicker…
I would stick to the thicker ply as in the plans. For the tops they make a sturdy work surface. For the shelves that hold (sometimes heavy) tools it will help prevent warping of the wood over time.
Tandi43
Tue, 02/18/2020 - 13:44
clamp bar specifics
Would like to know more about the clamp bar. Would love to add this - but what are the specifics?
gmcnally
Mon, 02/24/2020 - 09:51
I have just finished this…
I have just finished this project and have to say it has transformed my workshop and give me much more space to work.Thanks for the plans!
gmcnally
Mon, 02/24/2020 - 09:51
I have just finished this…
I have just finished this project and have to say it has transformed my workshop and give me much more space to work.Thanks for the plans!