10 Workbench Upgrades to Make 'DIY' EASIER

I think you just proved that you don’t need to spend a fortune to make a great workbench. I’ve really enjoyed these builds so thanks

Great raft of upgrades. I would add a piece of wood to top rail and set the lights forward about 2", would illuminate bench area more. Also adding a ring type cup holder to the pegboard upright, keeps it from getting knocked over being sat on bench top.

Awesome upgrades! Another thing that I added to my workbench is a 12" magnet. I attached mine to the side of the bench so that while I'm working. Instead of sitting a tool down on the bench top where it will be in the way, a min later. I can stick the tool on that magnet where the handle of the tools sticks up for easy access. Then once I finish the project I put the tools back in that tools home. Anyhow nice work. Take it easy. And I can't wait for part two..

Tip: My local Home Depot has a cart in the lumber section with wood scraps marked down for next-to-nothing and I often find pieces for things like your workbench backing (a half-sheet of veneer panel, in my case). I recently got 30 pieces of 1x2s & 1x4s, 4-5 ft long each, total price was $2. I use these often, e.g. saw bench sleds.

These are all great ideas! I'm definitely going to incorporate some of them into my benches. Thanks!

Thx. Enjoyed the vid. When my clothes airer broke, as they so often do. I kept the rods/wire from it. Then, I just used pliers to bend it to whatever sized and shaped hooks I need. Old, unused cutlery, like spoons or forks make great, strong, hooks. For when you need something a little stronger or more customised.

Thanks For All The Great Info On All The Benches!!!!! 😁🔥👍😎

I like those upgrade ideas. I may incorporate a few thanks and enjoyed your video

Great built with helpful upgrades. I only would have installed the back wheels protruding to the outside. First of all - the workbench will most likely be standing flush against a wall (most of the time - at least in my experience). So, the protruding wheels won't be in the way back there. Secondly, you can leave the lower shelf longer in the back, which would stop things from falling down behind your bench. Thirdly, with the bench flush against the wall, it will be very hard to reach the wheels to lower or raise the bench. And, lastly, you would only have to cut the notches on the front which would save you some work.

That extension "shelf" is SLICK!!!!!!!

Yessir, I highly enjoyed this. The add-ons worked out great, nothing is in the way of work. Thanks for sharing, God Bless All.

You've definitely given me a lot of things to consider for when I get around to updating my shed.

Great ideas. Maybe a magnetic bar on the top rail would be good to temporarily hold spanners and screwdrivers whilst working?

Great video my friend!

that was some awesome great ideal.....

Good stuff! I built a very large workbench with pegboard years ago and it's still pretty handy. I found that I didn't always use the full 2' x 4' area. With my next workbench I'm thinking of cutting it in to maybe 8" tall strips and alternating between that and a french cleat. Thanks for the video!

Very good video would like to see more.

You can always be counted on to have little gems that make you want to smack yourself in the forehead! 🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀

Great ideas

Please , do part 2.