My First Build | Workbench

Posted byAndrea` DupreePosted inTools, Builds & DIY

With my love for power tools I decided to tackle my first build. After researching and looking through a few plans, I decided on a workbench. Building a workbench would allow me the space I need to store my tools & the surface I need to create my projects.

It was important that my first build was a project that is beginner friendly, quick to build and easy on the budget. I decided to follow the plans of  Shanty 2 Chic workbench. This workbench is huge, the design is stylish with a lower shelf where I can organize and store all of my tools and supplies.

FIRST I TOOK A TRIP TO MY LOCAL HOME DEPOT TO PURCHASE THE LUMBER AND SCREWS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT. I HAD THE PLYWOOD CUT FOR THE TOP AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE WORKBENCH TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PLANS. 
NEXT, I CUT THE 2X4 BOARDS TO MAKE THE BASE FOR THE TABLE TOP AND SHELF, LEGS AND FOOTPADS USING MY MITER SAW. THIS IS MY FIRST CUT USING THIS SAW. THE GOLDEN RULE IN BUILDING IS MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE, WHICH SURE CAME IN HANDY FOR ME.
NEXT I AM ATTACHING 2 OF TH 2X4 BOARDS THAT I CUT PREVIOUSLY TO MAKE WHAT I CALL “L” SHAPED LEGS USING A DRILL AND SPAX SCREWS. 
TO THE LEFT YOU WILL SEE THE WORKBENCH SHELF PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED AND TO THE RIGHT YOU WILL SEE MY  FOUR L SHAPED LEGS ASSEMBLED. 
I HAVE ADDED FOOTPADS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE  L SHAPED LEGS SO THAT I CAN ATTACHED THE CASTORS. THESE CASTORS ARE HEAVY DUTY, HAVE THE OPTION TO LOCK IN PLACE AND CAN HOLD THE WEIGHT OF MY  WORKBENCH AND TOOLS
 WE  ATTACHED THE TOP AND LOWER SHELF (NOT PICTURED) WITH A BRAD NAILER. NOTICE I HAVE THE COMPANY OF MY YOUNGEST SON WHO INSIST THAT HE HELP WITH THIS PROJECT. DEFINITELY A FUTURE HANDYMAN.
FINALLY I HAVE MY FIRST BUILD AND I COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED! I CANT BELIEVE I MADE THIS BEGINNER FRIENDLY AND EASY BUILD. IT IS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT FOR ME. 

Published by Andrea` Dupree

“Build the life you love, Love the life you build” is my motto and best describes my love for life and making the things around me beautiful.

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