Heavy-Duty Steel Workbench Plans | No CNC Needed | Cut List + Weld Guide

Build a shop-grade 72" x 30" welding and assembly bench with nothing but a chop saw, a grinder and a MIG welder. Designed by a working Bethlehem, PA fabrication shop — every cut is a straight 90° cut, no CNC plasma or laser required.

What's included (instant PDF download, 4 pages)

• Dimensioned front, end and top-frame drawings
• Materials buy list nested on 20 ft sticks (3 sticks of 2x2x11ga) with kerf allowance
• Exact cut list (parts A–H) with a math check of every dimension
• Step-by-step tack-and-weld sequence to keep the frame square and the top flat
• Hardware list (leveling feet, weld nuts), tool list, finishing and options (casters, vise pad)

Specs

• Top: 72" x 30" x 3/16" steel plate (supplier-sheared)
• Frame: 2" x 2" 11 ga square tube
• Working height: 34" with leveling feet
• Full-size 3/4" plywood lower shelf

Skill level & tools

Beginner–Intermediate. Chop saw or bandsaw, 4-1/2" angle grinder, MIG welder (flux-core OK), squares and clamps.

Photos are illustrations of a finished build, not the actual build; your build will vary.

Digital product

This is a downloadable PDF plan, not a physical item. Nothing ships. Builder's license: build as many as you like and sell what you build. Please don't copy, share or resell the plans or PDF. A shout-out to Jackson Fab Plans is appreciated.

Disclaimer: Plans are provided as-is for builders who already know how to weld and use their tools safely. Skill levels describe how complex the project is, not how much welding experience you need. You are responsible for verifying dimensions, weld quality, loads and safe shop practices. Any load figures are guides, not engineered ratings. Welding and cutting are hazardous; always wear proper PPE. See our Terms of Service.

Jackson Fab Plans is a brand of Jackson Fabrication & Welding LLC, Bethlehem, PA.