Here’s how to create an easy workbench for an open stud wall in a garage or shop:

• Cut two 1x4s and a one 2×4 for each diagonal brace.
• Join each set of the three pieces of wood together with drywall screws.
• Slip each brace around an exposed stud and attach it to the stud with drywall screws.
• Attach the bottom of each diagonal brace to the stud with a drywall screw.
• Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood for the top, and notch it to fit around each stud.

For detailed plans of a similar workbench, see our article on How to Build a Built-in Garage Workbench.

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2 Comments on “Building a Workbench for Your Garage”

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1. Chris Reyes Says:
   March 25th, 2010 at 10:49 pm

   Great video. Educational.

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   joe t. Says:
   March 26th, 2010 at 6:57 am

   Hey Chris, Glad you liked my workbench idea. I’ve since used this technique several times, and it really is a fast, simple way to construct a bench.
   By the way, it’s also a great way to build an out-of-the-way lumber rack. Just mount three or four brackets 6 or 7 ft. off the floor, and eliminate the plywood. Then you can lay lumber across the horizontal 1x4s.
   Thanks for writing, and good luck!–Joe T.

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