D.I.Y. custom workbench with pegboard

[alexbutcher]

Ply, timber, a pegboard and brackets were used to create a custom workbench with pegboard designed to fit perfectly into the a garage.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• Inspiration for your workbench project

The project

I wanted a workbench to fit in the garage to a specific spot which nothing I could find would suit. Solution: Build one. The bench allows storage underneath, on top and the pegboard helps organise my tools. 

Steps

Step 1

Gather materials.

Step 2

Attach legs to bench top.

Step 3

Build support frame around bench top. 

Step 4

Add support frames for bottom and middle shelf.

Step 5

Screw bottom and middle shelves into place on top of their frames.

Step 6

Build top shelf with frame screwed into shelf.

Step 7

Sand back shelves and bench top, and then apply waterproof varnish. 

Step 8

Attach supports for pegboard, and attach pegboard to work bench using metal brackets. 

Step 9

Attach top shelf to pegboard using floating shelf brackets.  And enjoy your new custom workbench.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Pegboard
• Plywood
• Timber
• Brackets 
• Screws
• Spray paint (black)
• Varnish.

Tools used in the project:

• Drill
• Impact driver
• Mitre saw
• Cordless sander.

Inspiration for your workbench project

Bunnings Workshop member DIY4Knuckleheads created a space-saving folding workbench.

Community member prettyliving built a floating timber workbench as part of a garage workbench and shelving makeover.

Get more ideas from our Top 10 most popular workbench projects, a step-by-step guide How to build a portable workbench, and 10 garage storage projects.