Metal Workbench Build

I built this metal workbench for metal work and welding small parts. I thought this would be a good metalworking project to knock the rust of my welding skills. I used 2x2 inch box steel for the frame and 1/4 inch steel for the top and shelf of the workbench. I will use this as a weld table for a while until I build a dedicated one on wheels but I wanted the bench to be solid and stable so I decided not to add casters. I painted the frame with a farm equipment spray paint from Ace Hardware (Ford Grey) and finished the top and shelf of the bench with paste wax.
As for the video, I wanted to try something a little different. Metalworking is a little dirtier and grittier than woodworking(in my opinion) and I wanted to get that vibe in the video. I hope you like it! Thanks for watching!
Here is the paste wax I used to protect the top and shelf (affiliate)
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#metalworking #workbench #weldingtable

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Like the combination square technique for the bottom shelf cut outs! Table turned out great!

[@kz6fittycent]

Reminds me of the one I used in the Air Force - very similar. Miss that thing, it was very useful. Thanks for sharing this!

[@funkinflugen]

I've been looking at different metal bench builds, think I found a winner...this one really is simple, practical and SWEET! Nice job Sir, nice job.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@leahsdreams]

This is absolutely going on my fabrication list. Looks stunning.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@manolostern1779]

Maestro de maestros, te ah quedado linda la mesa de trabajo. Felicidades...

[@MrCRIS2121]

Νά ένας σωστός πάγκος εργασίας.Απλός,λειτουργικός και όμορφος.Απλά τέλειος.Μπράβο!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Wow! That is seriously awesome. This is the first time seeing a metal workbench built. We had lived in Japan for many many years and experience earthquakes on a regular basis. I wish I had your bench to hide under. Although we dont work with metal I chuckled when I watched your video. We can relate because we partially open our garage and used a miter saw exactly as you did. Looking forward to your next project!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you. The chop saw is pretty messy. Nice to shoot all the metal out the back door

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Excellent build and speeded up time lapse is like a well earned break from editing. Thank you for sharing and I wish you were able to come to Makers Central in two weeks here in the Uk. 👍😄

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. It was nice to not have to talk through this one. Makers central would be cool. Have fun and report back!

[@rudyrivera5256]

Cool table! Thanks for sharing! Clean shop! 🤙🏻

[@KRoc]

That's almost exactly what I need to make. Great video. Thanks.

[@bobgarcia142]

Good job and very nice looking table Im getting ready to build me one just like that. Thanks

[@joserivero6376]

Nicely done.

[@sumosprojects]

Rock Solid, sturdy, awesome are just a few words I can say to describe this Workbench, you’re a man of many talents 🍻👍👍👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! It is a lit of fun to work with metal. It's been a while but I really enjoy it

[@markhopkins7204]

Excellent build, practical & effective techniques. Very glad this craftsman shielded his arms from the extremely dangerous UV generated by the weld arc. To many times I've seen welding video on RUclips and a reluctance to use long sleeves or leathers to protect skin from UV! Thanx for sharing 😉

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@GarageAddiction]

I really enjoyed watching this build, I need to get on making one myself to replace my shaky wooden workbench.

[@Robocoppat]

I have a 3'x10' metal bench made from 1/4" wall tubing and 1/4" steel plate that I'm selling. It rolls on (4) 6" casters that are height adjustable. I've had a Cummins diesel on this and it didn't budge. I'm asking $695 . Just putting it out there.

[@lordfingerdirt844]

Perfect 👌 enjoyed watching. That's how I'm building my shed work bench.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome! Good luck with the build

[@billwilliams5963]

Just getting ready to start a workbench similar to yours. Your video was very helpful for me.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

That great! Thanks for watching!

[@JDeaver51]

Been trying to find a good metal workbench setup. Thanks for sharing. Great work

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@jcustomdiy3661]

GREAT WORK

[@ML-mv1tp]

Nice bench, thanks! I'm going to make one very soon

[@mustangboss1246]

I'm going to be making myself one soon.

[@TakamiWoodshop]

good stuff Dave - great vid as usual! That table looks badass.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks Rob! It was fun to try some different editing(and not do a voice over)

[@Jopacob]

Tis a thing of beauty

[@kevinashby3784]

Ver6 nice. Simple but very useful and looks quite professional

[@carlloggins9297]

Awesome job!!

[@sharky09000]

That looks like a table made to last & fit for a hard working life😉

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I think it will be able to handle whatever I can dish out

[@user-tc7vg4ol8z]

Excellent job, I'll do one like that

[@NOELDIYCRAFT]

Very good project. Thank you for sharing!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@joshuabrewer9713]

I’ve been wanting to build a metal workbench and now I think I found one I can build thanks. Awesome job man

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Nice bench! Nice vise too!

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Right on!
Enjoyed watching your build. Great camera angles/settings and soundtracks (def dirty/gritty).

[@richardnava4141]

Good Job!..

[@sebastianperez5129]

Beautiful work! I dig it.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!!

[@ppash]

Nice video bro.
the quality is fantastic.

[@Cheez1979]

Awesome build

[@jordancook1668]

Thats a damn good looking bench. Well done.

[@gusm5128]

Great job man 👍

[@zsozso411]

loved every minute of this, great music as well

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@soniccash1up]

Omg, dude that was awesome. I’m jealous....

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@gandagss2660]

Good work bench

[@angrytrek]

Mate, that's fantastic. Great stuff.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@AXNJXN1]

Excellent work. Congratulations on the build...

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@MrBugman2525]

Now that's a work bench

[@davidball8]

Great job. I’m building one that will allow me to install my two 44” tool boxes with a “desk” area in between. Thanks to your video I’m putting in that lower shelf.
Also new subscriber.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! Good luck with your build!

[@aminht955]

Amazing

[@davidtaomotor8484]

Nicely done, you can tell you are a pro. I like the paint color as well.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@konstantinbugrov5419]

Great job! Very useful!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@wk6976]

Nice clean table and workshop. Well done.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@skywalker31luc17]

good job

[@testbooster]

Great Bench!!!!!! the music was great.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@lionelhernandez34]

Looks to be a good solid table

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@LandieFreak]

Handsome sturdy work bench 👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@jeremyfishback8813]

Great video, well done!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@peterproffitt9932]

Excellent workbench would recommend using ear defender's in future when using a grinder.

[@varun2440]

Namaste, I am from India, a really awesome build man 👍👍

[@AARNI1000]

awesome..master👍👍👍👍

[@chrise202]

Metalworker - (metlwɜːrkər) - next level wood worker

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Lol!

[@santiagojrmorales8305]

Man that came out Nice!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@angcaplaixe2549]

Good !!

[@cokhichetao72]

Tuyệt vời 👍tay nghề cao,tôi ủng hộ bạn!

[@Ricardoabout]

Awesome vid! Subscribed

[@yankeejade]

Brilliant job, you truly have a creative mind and hands for something that looks so simple and practical but obviously took time and forethought. What were the overall dimensions, LWH? Thank you again!

[@PHAESTOS64]

Great work well done my friend .Now what would like to know is if there is a plan for it, or the exact dimensions of the bench in cm if possible.Friendly greetings from Greece.

[@Stefanos.Tsokaras]

Super!

[@richardweyland116]

Love it, great job, really good video. The only think I'd add are wheels.

[@thetinywoodworkshop]

As all your builds a very well done and solid piece of craftsman furniture, well this is something I would definitely not be able to do in my shop 😉

[@ladwiss]

Nice Job

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@josedominguez2021]

Me encanta!!!

[@DavidHerscher]

Wicked sweet. I'm doing it. Also, nice vice.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@JohnnyTheCache]

nice! i built a very similar one but used a thinner plate on top. And it warped a bit, damn.. but i can live with it :D

[@SlowandExpensive]

Nice table!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@ioanakariki3844]

yo loved your work

[@bouncebikers318]

Wow, wirhout watching this Video i almost Build the same one in My Garage. Thumbs up. Nice One

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@gt4awd]

Nice build. I'm about to make a metal work bench myself. It will be mainly angle iron 1/4in with very heavy duty legs. It's going to be built out of sections from a 25ft industrial racking upright.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! That's a good idea using the rack material. I see it all the time on craigslist and market place.

[@pedrolevygamer960]

Show de bola 🙂👏

[@MakeThings]

Nice table Dave...should give you years of use. Love the new / different look in this video. 👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks for the feedback Rob. I think this bench will take a beating for sure!

[@luisarashirovideo]

very nice

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@user-bx2lb8tt7j]

nice brother. Love from Bangladesh💚❤️🇧🇩

[@TheWoodYogi]

Great build Dave :) You won't need to be replacing that in a hurry :) ॐ

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you. I think it will hold up for as long as I need it

[@javanbybee4822]

I just bought a arc welder and this has to be my second welding project after building a belt grinder

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

A belt grinder is on my list of projects to make. Good luck with the build

[@javanbybee4822]

Twisted Woodshop thanks man, good luck to you as well

[@confuzler6985]

This bench looks simple yet sturdy and functional!
Thanks for sharing.
could you please post what kind of sanding you did on the top surface?
also, is that paint going to prevent rusting?
Thanks.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you. I used a plastic disk to buff out the top. The disks are typically used to remove gasket material in automotive work. The paint is a farm and tractor paint and it has kept the base from rusting so far

[@carlalm6100]

@@TwistedWorkshop77 What did you use to coat the top with, some form of wax?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

@@carlalm6100 yes, I used Johnsons paste wax

[@sebferrari551]

Great work! What did you apply to clean everything before painting and after it was done?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I think acetone or denatured alcohol to clean it and I added paste wax to the bare metal surfaces at the end.

[@jarredsanford6601]

Great job on that table build I like the vise idea with the hidden bolts. What are the dimensions?

[@25bmosher]

Nice work, do you have a material list by chance?

[@socalrunner08]

Sweet table. Im going to build mine soon. Is the fram 2x2 1/4 tubing? What are the dimensions of the table?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. The tubing is 1/8" thick 2x2. The top is 60" x 30". The bottom shelf is 60" x 18". I bought a 4x8' sheet of 1/4" thick steel and was able to get the top and the shelf and I have a 3'x4' piece left to make a roll around cart or weld table

[@vaughnmerritt4750]

I’m sorry if someone has already asked but what are the dimensions of the tabletop? Awesome video!

[@StrikerBait]

Great design and video. My son and I have chosen your table (appprox) for our use. He thinks he can fabricate everything up to before vise fab in a couple hours. I think he is crazy. How many hours did it take you? Thanks again for the great work!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!! I think it took about 6 to 8 hrs to complete it over a couple days

[@jamesc286]

Hi mate, this work bench is incredible. My father and I are going to replicate this exactly.
Could I ask what plastic buffing disc you used on the top? Cheers

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! The disk is a 3M paint and rust stripper

[@dannylopez1962]

Awesome work I’m gunna build one just like urs how much steel did us use?

[@killawattgarage]

Awesome, do you want to around around to my workshop and make a couple of these for me!

[@rafiqa1621]

love the bench. i,m female, i would have put wheels on it. great job. i will be doing scrap metal art/build products. what tools would you regiment for starters?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. Wheels would be a great addition. I would recommend a couple right angle grinders. One to cut metal and one to sand and grind with. They are pretty cheap so it's nice to have one set for each task. In this video I used a chop saw with an abrasive wheel but I also have a portable band saw that is quieter and easier for me to use. There are some cheap ones on amazon and harbor freight that work well. And for a welder, a mig welder works for most situations.

[@rafiqa1621]

@@TwistedWorkshop77 thank you. i see, for a workshop is ok to have corded tools for more power vs cordless.

[@nikhilkrishna6345]

Awesome video mate. Best DIY Video Ives seen in a while. Do you have dimensions or plans for it? Looks perfect for what I want

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!. I don't have plans for this. The bench dimensions are 5 ft long x 30 inches deep x 36 inches tall. The bottom shelf is 18 inches wide

[@ramboMonkey66]

Awesome job mate, what dimensions did you use for your frame? It looks perfect for what I need! Thanks!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! It is 5 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft tall

[@blablabla12312312312]

Fantastic work but may I ask what did you rub into the the surface after buffing it?

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I used a paste wax to protect the metal from rusting. Minwax or Johnsons paste wax

[@paulmanhart4481]

Excellent table and video. Can you share the dimensions of the parts?
Thanks

[@TechSgtBerry]

My full swivel vises are on 2x2 tube, and they can slide into 2 receiver hitches, which I mount under the table top, on a reinforced sub frame, on the end, and on the side. They can be stored on the bottom shelf, and add almost 100 pounds to the table. Also, a sub frame at each end has casters, which can be locked up, or down. Easier to move a full table.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Voth sound like good upgrades. My vise takes up a lot of room on the top

[@bajaboyagd]

@Twisted Woodshop How stong structurally is this? Could it support a 1500lb piece of steel on top with some additional cross sections? Trying to decide between the 1/8 vs 3/16 wall tubing. Awesome build by the way.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I wouldn't want to guess what it takes to to hold up 1500 lbs. I would hate to give you bad advice. That's one heck of a steel plate though

[@bajaboyagd]

Thanks for the reply. I’ll play it safe and go 3/16

[@mosimihan4271]

Good job buddy!! Great work. Can I have the true dimensions? thanks.

[@jordanrussell345]

Could you post the amount of metal stock you had to buy and the dimensions of the tables?

[@jamesfranco6976]

Would capping off the tops of the legs make for more flat top ? Thinking of building something similar only with a wood top and not sure I like the open square tubes on the top frame

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

I'm not sure if sealing the tops of the legs would make a difference. It would be easy enough to do though. The 1/4 in steel top is pretty flat.