How To Make A Garage Bench

A garage bench is a versatile and essential piece of furniture for any garage. It can be used for a variety of tasks, from working on cars to woodworking. Building your own garage bench is a relatively easy and inexpensive project that can be completed in a weekend. Besides, the garage bench has many drawers. A garage bench with drawers is a great way to keep your tools and supplies organized and within reach. The drawers can be used to store everything from small tools to large power tools.

Here are the steps on how to make a garage bench with drawers:

Gather your materials.
You will need the following materials to build a garage bench with drawers:

2x4 lumber for the frame
3/4-inch plywood for the top
1/2-inch plywood for the drawers
Drawer slides
Screws
Nails
Wood glue
Clamps

Cut the frame.
The frame of the bench will be made from 2x4 lumber. Cut the following pieces:

Two 2x4s that are 8 feet long for the sides
Two 2x4s that are 4 feet long for the front and back
Two 2x4s that are 2 feet long for the legs

Assemble the frame.
Assemble the frame of the bench by attaching the sides to the front and back. Use screws and wood glue to secure the joints. Then, attach the legs to the corners of the frame. Use nails to secure the legs.
Cut the top.
The top of the bench will be made from 3/4-inch plywood. Cut the plywood to the desired size. The top should be at least 24 inches wide and 48 inches long.
Attach the top.
Attach the top to the frame using screws. Countersink the screws so that they are flush with the surface of the top.
Cut the drawers.
The drawers will be made from 1/2-inch plywood. Cut the plywood to the desired size. The drawers should be at least 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 6 inches deep.
Assemble the drawers.
Assemble the drawers by attaching the sides to the front and back. Use screws and wood glue to secure the joints. Then, attach the bottom to the drawer. Use nails to secure the bottom.
Install the drawer slides.
Install the drawer slides on the sides of the bench. Then, attach the drawers to the drawer slides.
Finish the bench.
Finish the bench by sanding it and applying a coat of paint or stain.