Build a Classic DIY Workbench for Kids
Ethan Hayes
Published Apr 05, 2026
Introduction
What's better than having your little DYI helper in the shop with you? Having a workbench just for them! This bench is strong and super easy to build, providing your small-size shop partner plenty of room to grow. Run to the lumber yard in the morning, grab a few boards and have a perfectly functional mini workbench by the end of the day.
Cut the parts according to this Cutting List. We recommend using a miter saw, but a circular saw will work fine. Mark the 2x4s with a Speed square, then carefully cut the boards to length.
If you plan to stain or paint the bench, now is the time to sand the parts. And to really simplify your job, you could also stain or paint the parts before you assemble the bench.
Tools Required
Materials Required
- (1) 2'x4' Pegboard panel
- (1) 8' Pine 1x8
- (8) 8' Pine 2x4s
- 1-1/4" wood screws
- 2-1/2" Trim-headscrews
- 2-1/2" Wood screws
Cutting List
| KEY | QTY. | DIMENSIONS | PART |
| A | 2 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 45″ | Top frame front and back |
| B | 3 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ | Top frame crosspieces |
| C | 2 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 38-1/2″ | Shelf frame front and back |
| D | 3 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 14-1/2″ | Shelf crosspieces |
| E | 4 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 22-1/2″ | Legs |
| F | 2 | 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 4″ | Back shelf supports |
| G | 4 | 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ x 48″ | Top boards |
| H | 3 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ x 38-1/2″ | Shelf boards |
| J | 1 | 3/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 42″ | Back brace |
| K | 1 | 3/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 48″ | Backboard |
| L | 1 | 3/4″ x 3-1/4″ x 48″ | Backboard shelf |
| M | 2 | 17-3/8″ x 17-3/8 x 1/4″ | Pegboard leg braces |
