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DIY custom workbench with pegboard

alexbutcher
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DIY custom workbench with pegboard

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. 

Materials

- Wood (framing)

- Peg Board

- Ply wood

- Bench wood

- Brackets 

- Screws

- Spray Paint (Black)

- Sealant/Varnish

 

Tools

- Drill

- Impact Driver

- Mitre Saw

- Cordless Sander

 

Steps

Step 1

Gather materials:IMG_7697.JPG

Step 2

Attach Legs to bench top.IMG_7700.JPG

Step 3

Build support frame around bench top. IMG_7701.JPG

Step 4

Add support frames for bottom and middle shelf.IMG_7700.JPG

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 sealant/varnish. 

Step 8

Attach supports for peg board and peg board to work bench using metal brackets. IMG_7702.JPG

Step 9

Attach Top shelf to peg board using floating shelf brackets. 

Step 10

Enjoy your new custom work bench 😀

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: DIY Custom Workbench

Hello @alexbutcher 

 

Thank you very much for sharing the steps and materials list of your custom workbench. It looks very sturdy and I'm sure it will get a lot of use in your garage.

 

Eric

 

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