Kreg Workbench with Drawer

Directions

• Assemble Workbench Frame

  Assemble Kreg Workbench Frame according to directions included. Install adjustable feet OR caster wheels (I used caster wheels so it's mobile!). Attach 24" x 32" Kreg workbench top leaving 2" overhang on all sides using 1 1/4" fine thread pocket hole screws according to the instructions included.

  Tip: Check manufacturer's instructions

  Make sure to follow manufacturer's instructions to assemble the workbench frame and attach the top.

  

• Install Bottom Shelf

  Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to 19 1/2" x 27 1/2" using a circular saw and Kreg cutting guides (or cutting method of your choosing). See cut diagram.
  Place this shelf onto the bottom rails of the workbench and use 3/4" pocket hole screws through the bottom side (through the pre drilled holes in the rails) to secure the plywood in place.

  Tip: Using screws from the bottom

  The rails in the workbench have predrilled holes to drive your screws through. Flip the workbench on its side for easier access.

  

• Install Back Panel

  Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to 5 1/2" x 27 1/2". Place this between the two back legs of the workbench frame so that it's touching the top rail on the inside. Use 3/4" pocket hole screws through the predrilled holes in the legs to secure this pieces in place.
  

• Install Front Spacer Blocks

  Cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood to 1 7/8" x 5 1/2". Install one piece on the inside of each front leg like shown so that they are touching the top rail. Use 3/4" pocket holes through the predrilled holes in the legs to secure.
  

• Install Drawer Braces

  Cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood to 5 1/2" x 18 1/4". Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the ends of each piece. Secure between the front blocks and the back panel using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Make sure that these pieces are flush to the inside edge of the front pieces and the back corners are square.

  Tip: Pay attention to the back corners

  Make sure the back corners are square! Note that the inside edge of these drawer braces at the front are 1 7/8" from the inside corner of the legs. So they should be 1 7/8" from the inside corner of the legs at the back as well. Use a square to double check the back panel and drawer braces are square to each other while installing. If they aren't you'll have issues with the drawer once installed.

  

• Install Drawer Slides

  Install (1) pair of 16" ball bearing drawer slides onto the braces from the previous step so that they are 3/4" inset from the front legs. Install these flush along the bottom edge of the drawer brace panels.

  Tip: Installing Drawer Slides

  For more information on installing drawer slides, see the link below.

  How to install drawer slides

  

• Assemble Drawer Box

  Cut two pieces of 3/4" plywood to 4" x 16" for the drawer box sides and two more pieces 4" x 21 1/2" for the drawer box front and back. Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the ends of the 4" x 21 1/2" pieces and assemble between the two sides to create a box using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

  Then, cut a piece of 1/4" plywood to 16" x 23" and glue onto the bottom of the drawer box. You can add some brad nails or screws to secure the panel while the glue dries.

  How to Assemble a Drawer Box

  

• Install Drawer Box

  Install drawer box onto slides so that the front of the box is 3/4" inset from the front of the legs and the top is approximately 1 1/4" below the top rail.
  

• Attach Drawer Front

  Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to 5 1/2" x 23 3/4" for the drawer front. Attach this onto the drawer box using 1 1/4" screws through the inside of the drawer box. Make sure to leave 1/8" gap on the sides and top around the drawer front. Once installed, add a handle or knob as desired.