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DIY Workbench

This workbench is easy to build, but built to withstand heavy use. Plus, it offers a versatile benchtop, thanks to a Kreg®

Universal Clamp Trak Kit from that’s mounted along the front and one end. Combined with a couple of Kreg Bench Clamps,

this makes a slick setup for holding pieces while you work.

Difficulty

Easy

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Summary of Contents for DIY Workbench

Page 1: ...heavy use Plus it offers a versatile benchtop thanks to a Kreg Universal Clamp Trak Kit from that s mounted along the front and one end Combined with a couple of Kreg Bench Clamps this makes a slick...

Page 2: ...driver circular saw sander tape measure Materials Wood Products Board 2x4 X 96 6 MDF 3 4 X 48 X 96 1 Hardware Supplies 2 1 2 Kreg HD Pocket Hole Screws 16 2 1 2 Standard Kreg Pocket Hole Screws 16 1 1...

Page 3: ...Filler 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 X 20 4 Short Leg Filler 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 X 8 4 Bottom Rail 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 X 38 2 Top Rail 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 X 46 2 Side Rail 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 X 19 4 Shelf 3 4 X 22 X 31 1 Sub Top 3 4 X 29 1...

Page 4: ...boards that are straight clean and that don t have torn up edges Even if you have to spend a while digging for boards it will take a lot less time than you d spend sanding and trying to make bad board...

Page 5: ...sure the distance between the leg assemblies is correct and attach the Bottom Rail with large screws We used Kreg HD Heavy Duty Screws Now you can add the Long Leg Fillers in the same way as you added...

Page 6: ...ide Rails to length as shown in the cutting diagram Then you can drill pocket holes in the Side Rails where shown This requires two pocket hole jig setups For the pocket holes along the edge which wil...

Page 7: ...Then attach the other leg rail assembly Make the Top and Shelf From a sheet of 3 4 MDF cut out one Top one Sub Top and one Bottom Shelf to size as shown in the cutting diagram The dimensions shown ac...

Page 8: ...es flush as shown Clamp the parts together while the glue sets or drive a few 1 1 4 screws in from the underside in place of using clamps Add the Track Once the glue is set on the bench top assembly i...

Page 9: ...e Bottom Rails and the Side Rails Then you can apply a protective finish We simply wiped on a few coats of natural oil finish An oil finish is great for a bench because it s easy to apply it resists g...

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