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2x4 & 4x4 Workbench Plans (48″ × 24″)

A sturdy 36″ tall shop workbench built from 4x4 legs, 2x4 aprons and a 3/4″ plywood top. It is a classic first project: every joint is a butt joint with screws, so you only need a saw and a drill.

48″ W × 24″ D × 36″ H13 pieces38 screwsWorkshop
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3D model of the workbench
48″ × 24″ shop bench: two identical 4x4 side frames joined by front/back aprons and stretchers, 3/4″ plywood top.

Cut list

Identical pieces are grouped. Lengths are finished lengths in inches.

QtyMaterialSizeCutsPieces
4×4x435.3″Square (90°)Legs
4×2x419″Square (90°)2× Aprons2× Stretchers
4×2x446″Square (90°)2× Aprons2× Stretchers
1×plywood24″ × 48″ (0.75″ thick)Square (90°)Plywood

Lumber shopping list

Board counts are optimized from standard stock lengths and include a 1/8″ saw kerf per cut.

Tools you need

Assembly steps

  1. Side Frames (×2)
    Make 2 identical units (4 pcs each): 2× Leg (4x4, 35.3″) 1× Side Apron (2x4, 19″) 1× Side Stretcher (2x4, 19″)
  2. Frame Assembly
    2× Apron (2x4, 46″) 2× Stretcher (2x4, 46″)
  3. Top & Finishing Assembly
    1× Plywood Top (plywood, 24″ × 48″)
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FAQ

How much lumber do I need for this workbench?

2× 4x4 × 8′, 3× 2x4 × 8′, 1 plywood / sheet panel (sizes in the cut list). That is 5 boards in total, optimized from standard stock lengths with a 1/8″ saw kerf.

What screws should I use?

The plan uses 38 wood screws (2-1/2″, 2″, 1-1/2″). Use exterior-rated screws for outdoor builds.

Can I customize or modify this plan?

Yes. Open it in the free BenchBuild 3D studio to freely modify the model, resize parts, add pieces, or change lumber dimensions. Your cut list, board count and cost estimate update automatically.

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