DIY workbench

danrv

Hi
I’m planning to make this workbench in the vid but have bought 70mm x 45mm (3x2) wood instead.
https://youtu.be/xtrW3vUK39A

Couldn’t get the 90mm x 30mm as shown and the next size up from 3x2 was too bulky.
Just wondering if it will be strong enough. 
It’s going in a garage corner and ideally would like to keep space underneath.
Any help appreciated..

FreeBear

3x2 will be plenty strong enough for most benches.

danrv

FreeBear said:

3x2 will be plenty strong enough for most benches.

Thanks. Was thinking maybe there wouldn’t be enough surface area at the joins.

tacpot12

Your timber will be less likely to split where you screw into the end-grain. You should pilot drill all the holes anyway. 
The surface area will be fine at the joins. 

I would tend to mound the braces on the inside of the legs. Adding a shelf for the extra strength and storage space would be a good idea. If you don't want a shelf, you could either mount a panel across the two back legs or a diagonal brace, again on the inside of the legs. Either would make the bench super strong. 

danrv

tacpot12 said:

Your timber will be less likely to split where you screw into the end-grain. You should pilot drill all the holes anyway. 
The surface area will be fine at the joins. 

I would tend to mound the braces on the inside of the legs. Adding a shelf for the extra strength and storage space would be a good idea. If you don't want a shelf, you could either mount a panel across the two back legs or a diagonal brace, again on the inside of the legs. Either would make the bench super strong. 

That’s very helpful, thanks.