I needed a new work bench for the garage. The bench was made with ¾“plywood and 2”x4”x6’ boards.  The 2”x4” boards were glued together and then cut to around 30” in length for the legs.  A dado blade was use to cut a ¾” slots into the legs to allow the plywood to slide into.  This type of construction provides sufficient support to the shelves to allow the shelves to hold the heaviest of tools.  The top of the bench was made from 4 each 2”x4”x6’ pieces of lumber glued together then screwed to ensure strength.  Because the lumber was not perfectly flat, a piece of ½” plywood was added to the bottom.  6 pocket holes were drilled into the 2”x4” pieces at the top of the base to allow the actual bench top to be secured to the base.  Note a slot was provided at the top of the base that would end up between the actual bench top and the base. This area provides sufficient space for the long wood clamps to be stored.  The total cost of construction was slightly more than $100.00 as most of the cost was in the purchase of the plywood. 

Obviously, I was in need of a shelf above the bench so after staining and securing the material all matched and ended up very functional.