DIY Freestanding Wall - workshop improvement project

One day I would like to have my own shop. For now i will need to continue working out of the garage. This project will help transform a section of the garage into a small shop without having to structurally change the garage with a free standing wall attached to a weighted workbench. The project costs where under $150. The impact it had on the shop was huge.
I frame a wall with 2 x 3 studs where the studs are 24 inch on center. I end up with a wall that is 14 ft long and 7 ft 4 inches high. The wall is capable of standing with out legs because it is screwed to the workbench with 6 lag screws. The garage door is fully functional without any modifications.
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[@rogerpedrosa1854]

I know it's been 5 years. but I came across this. And thanks for the idea ✌️

[@tmmash]

This precisely what I would like to do in my bedroom to create a more zoom friendly background. Thanks for sharing your process and not just the end result.

[@jamesventura2837]

Love the automatic hammer😆

[@shanawilliams2759]

Excellent and thank you! This is exactly what I had in mind but was not sure how to execute it! Awesome video.

[@natelarge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@82ndAbnVet]

I like how you're using the workbench to support the wall instead of attaching it to your garage. I've been looking for ideas to divide my garage for a man cave and workshop. Since you said it seemed flimsy, I'll probably go with 16 in centers on the studs. Being a 2x3 instead of a 2x4 shouldn't have made much of a difference for a freestanding wall.

[@mekomann9348]

Oh, man...that is exactly what I would plan to do. Thank you for sharing a great video.

[@sharonhunter337]

Super smart and clean.

[@hnubhliyang7477]

Wow! Love that idea !! Great tutorial

[@nadjaholtkamp556]

Nice video.

[@renecontreras5052]

For a more secure support, drill and screw the bottom 2x3 to the ground with blue tapcon screws

[@ishtlutz1261]

Very cool
You’re awesome thank you

[@agontop1]

Good job man

[@natelarge]

Thank you my friend

[@iamlovehug]

good job! cool and thanks

[@senorasheikh8018]

I need it in 2024

[@bevsucceeds]

Good Job!.. I like it.

[@kathryngross6038]

Great job!! I want to do this!

[@jnbond]

What's keeping it safe so to not be accidentally knocked over? Just the bench as an anchor weight? Wanting to build a temporary studio wall that needs to be free standing like this but secure. Any help is appreciated. Thank you kindly.

[@futbol1972]

I have a 3 car garage fully insulated man cave/ gym. I may build a wall to separate gym from billiard room

[@makeMePrettie]

Thank you!

[@Jvarghex3]

A very creative solution to your individual needs! Thanks for posting was informational for my garage plan

[@RONNIELA400]

Nice!!!

[@sophielynnmorris]

Okay but this is not freestanding? It has the workbench supporting it.....

[@kpeezy776]

You need some kind of base/support no matter what or it will fall

[@samanthabooth7649]

I would like to do this. Any recommendations using this idea but having a opening to walk through? Like a door.

[@natelarge]

not really. Best of luck

[@klynnlikesaw]

Well it depends on where you want the door if in the middle you could just leave an opening between the 2 studs giving you a 2 ft opening for door way and use a curtain for door or mabey like those vinyle accordion door

[@brookewitham2978]

Any suggestions to make a short wall to contain small project sawdust and lawnmower debris?

[@natelarge]

not sure I understand the assignment.

[@Bettebet79]

@@natelarge A wall that is only say 3 or 4 feet tall.
I park my lawn tractor in my garage. There are debris from that - they get all over the garage floor
after a while. I thought a short wall would help contain that stuff...

[@rr7firefly]

Butt joints -- better to use screws to hold together. Those plywood panels add good stability by creating a non-collapsible diaphragm. Nice job.

[@natelarge]

Thanks Noe

[@mikell3087]

Man i see a impact. Should of just used wood screws would of been so much faster and more sturdy

[@user-xi6od5de4v]

Can this wooden frame be put on drywall?

[@Bigshoots86]

That's $100,000 worth of lumber, my god

[@chrissyc166]

What type of nails did you use?

[@natelarge]

12d or 16d

[@justindowden3701]

I'm planning something very similar. How is this holding up almost 4 years later??

[@natelarge]

Holding up really well. I just posted an update on my Instagram @_natelarge

[@DerekLamoureux]

What did you use instead of drywall? Can u see the seems ?

[@natelarge]

It is a framed wall with 1/4 plywood. A very small seam is visable

[@GMAMEC]

Drywall seams can be tricky and much more expensive if you need it for indoor purposes. For an indoor finished look, you might be better off with panels.

[@MimissSEN]

Can you add the link of the 1/4 inch plywood? Can’t seem to find the one you used. Thank you!

[@natelarge]

Here is the exact product name; "RevolutionPly 5mm Poplar Plywood, Application as 4 x 8", in my area it is available at lowe's. Links break so I opt to give the product name, if you google it is will come up

[@natelarge]

the home depot equivalent is "1/5 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Hardwood Plywood Underlayment Specialty Panel"

[@MrBINGEBOY]

How does that not wobble at the top?

[@natelarge]

if you shake it will wobble but the framing and the sheet material firm it up.

[@alfredtrujillo-jr2731]

Idk if I missed it but how much do you think this cost you?

[@natelarge]

I'll have to do some rough math...it was about $100 for the wall. The bench would have been maybe $60. Lumber costs have risen so it might be 2x that currently.

[@maydayaap]

what size/kind of wood did you use?

[@natelarge]

I used 2x3's and 1/4 inch plywood.

[@chrisc2046]

not a freestanding wall? If you are attaching it to a workbench, it is by definition, not "freestanding"

[@natelarge]

Thanks for your insight

[@chrislovitt46]

This was stupid. I'm being nice when I said that.