Free cut list · 60" W × 34" H × 24" D
Workbench cut list
A 60" long, 24" deep, 34" tall shop bench. Two layers of 3/4" plywood for the top, a plywood lower shelf, and a 2×4 frame, all from one sheet and five studs.
The plywood parts are two identical top layers and one lower shelf. Doubling the top gives a 1.5" slab that takes dog holes and a vise without flexing. The layers are 23.75" rather than a full 24" deep: two 24" rips plus a saw kerf come to 48.125", which is 1/8" more than the sheet. Shaving a quarter inch keeps the whole bench on one panel.
The frame is dimensional 2×4. Those cuts only need a length, so they go through the board calculator. The lumber list is further down the page.
At a glance
- Overall size 60" wide × 34" tall × 24" deep
- Material 3/4" plywood (top and shelf) plus 2×4 lumber for the frame
- Sheet parts 3 pieces, 2 sizes
- Units Inches. Type millimeter values into the calculator to work metric.
Cut list
| Part | Size (in) | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top layer | 60 × 23.75 | 2 | Glue and screw the two layers together. |
| Lower shelf | 46.5 × 18 | 1 | Sits on the lower rails between the legs. |
| Part | Size | Qty | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 32.5" long | 4 | 2×4 | 34" bench height minus the 1.5" top. |
| Long rails | 54" long | 4 | 2×4 | Upper and lower, front and back. 3" overhang at each end of the top. |
| Short rails | 18" long | 4 | 2×4 | Between the legs at each end. |
Lumber list
These cuts only need a length, so they belong in the 1D calculator. Stock length 96", kerf 0.125".
| Piece | Length (in) | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Leg | 32.5 | 4 |
| Long rail | 54 | 4 |
| Short rail | 18 | 4 |
Sheet layout calculator
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Cut layout
Cutting order
- Rip the top layers. Two rips at 23.75" use the full 48" width of the sheet with the kerf accounted for. Crosscut both to 60".
- Cut the shelf from the offcut. The remaining piece is about 36 × 48. The 46.5 × 18 shelf comes out of it with the grain running across the bench.
- Cut the frame lumber. Run the 2×4 list through the board calculator: five 8 ft studs, with a leg and a long rail sharing each of the first four.
- Assemble upside down. Screw the legs to the underside of the doubled top, then flip the bench and add the lower rails and shelf.
Questions
Can I use MDF for the top?
Yes for the top layer if the bench stays dry. Keep the same dimensions. Some markets sell MDF at 49 × 97, so check the sheet size field before you trust the layout.
How many 2×4s does the frame take?
Five 8 ft studs at a 1/8" kerf. Each of the first four carries one 32.5" leg and one 54" rail; the fifth holds all four 18" short rails.
Why not a 72" bench?
A 72 × 30 top does not double up on one sheet: the second layer needs a second panel and the shelf a third. If you want the bigger bench, set the quantity to 2 on a 72 × 30 part and the calculator will show the three-sheet layout.
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