How to Build a Functional and Space-Saving Workbench

🔨The workbench incorporates a table saw and miter saw, making it efficient and versatile.

🔩A grid of bench dog holes is added to the top of the workbench for clamping purposes.

🏢The workbench is designed to be compact, with dimensions of 2 feet wide and 7 feet long.

🚗The size of the workbench allows for easy movement and work even with a car parked on the other side of the garage.

💡Modifications to standard clamps allow them to fit through the bench dog holes, providing a cost-effective clamping solution.

What are the dimensions of the workbench?

—The workbench is approximately 2 feet wide and 7 feet long.

Can the workbench accommodate both a table saw and a miter saw?

—Yes, the workbench is designed to incorporate both a table saw and a miter saw, with a removable center insert for the miter saw.

Are there any clamping features on the workbench?

—Yes, the top of the workbench includes a grid of bench dog holes that can be used for clamping purposes.

Is the workbench easy to move around?

—Yes, the workbench is equipped with casters, making it easy to move around the garage.

Are there any tips for modifying clamps to fit through the bench dog holes?

—To modify clamps, grind off the bump or tab at the bottom of the clamp bar to allow it to fit through the bench dog holes.

00:00Introduction to the topic of building a workbench that incorporates a table saw and miter saw.

00:04Features and advantages of the workbench, such as the removable center insert and ample table saw outfeed.

00:20Description of the construction process, including planing down the two by fours and cutting the pieces for the top frame.

01:21Steps for creating the top of the workbench, including clamping and screwing the pieces together.

02:24Cutting out the opening for the miter saw and fitting the frame back into place.

03:13Cutting and fitting the plywood top of the workbench, including the cutout for the miter saw.

05:58Adding support blocks for the miter saw and modifying the rails for the table saw.

07:10Building the legs and adding a stretcher for additional strength and stability.