DIY Workbench Table on Wheels

DIY Workbench / Table on Wheels. Very affordable easy build. Sketchup file included!

Primary wood screws used here.

Heavy Duty Wheel Casters here.

2" x 4" x 8' here.

4" x 8" x " 3/4 plywood here. *You can really use any surface type that you want. You could use particle board, hardwood, plywood, etc. We had custom acrylic surfaces made for our tables to preserve the surfaces from getting too beat up.

Each table cost about $150-$190 depending on the quality and parts you choose.

Tools Needed:

Compact/Drill Gun

Miter Saw

Circular Saw

Sander

These tables were built 4' x 8' so the first step is taking a 3/4 in plywood piece and outlining it with 2" x 4" x 8'. Use the diagram in the picture above or the Sketchup file to follow the 2" x 4" cutting list. TIP: Use the plywood to determine the cut length of each 2" x 4". This will allow you get everything flush in case the plywood is not perfectly square.

I then built all four legs with 2" x 4"s. Use the Sketchup file as for reference. The back tall side of the let is 28.5" high. The front short side of the leg is 25". I then used 4 wood screws to fasten each leg together. Then fasten the legs together with a cross 2" x 4".

Continue fastening the legs together with 2" x 4"s. Ultimately re-enforcing will come down to your preference. You can keep adding 2" x 4"s until you feel the structure is strong enough to your liking. I can say the route I went resulted in some very strong tables that can glide across our floors with hundreds of pounds on them.

Assemble the wheels to the bottom of each leg. The wheels I got were on Amazon for $35 and hold up to 1200 lbs. The Amazon wheels with some flat head bolts, but I decided to go get some lag bolts to replace them. See the link below. Link here.

I wanted the edges of the table to be smooth and flush so I added a 1" x 5" trim around the sides. I then used plastic wood to fill in the gaps and sanded. In my opinion this step makes all the difference on the quality finish of your table.

How you want to finish the table is up to you. I decided to do some subtle accent lines around the table and I am very happy with how to it turned out.