Looking for Answers about 2x4 Basics AnySize Workbench Kit, Model# 90164?

Aside from the four legs, it also comes with 6 shelf brackets (seen holding the shelving on the top of the bench in then picture), two work holders (clamps) and all necessary hardware to build the bench. All you need to supply is the lumber.

In the box are the 4 legs for the main unit, additional legs for a smaller shelf unit, several extra items to mount on the side (Tool holder, plasitic grip, etc) and all the necessary screws. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Well worth the price.

legs, 6 brackets for making back shelf and all hardware. Plus kit to make 2 vices on bench.

Information on the contents of the 2X4 Anysize Workbench Kit # 90164.
For the main bench, the screws to attach the legs to the 2X4s are included. Also attached to the legs on the outside are two small plastic vise-like holders; and 4 other plastic type holders that tools could be hung on, icluded with the mounting hardware. Finally, there are six plastic holders for 2X4s to make three upper shelves from 2X4s that are fastened to the top of the main bench (you can see them on the bench image if you look close). The screws for them are also part of the package. Since you determine the size of the bench/shelves based on the size of the 2X4s you are using, you can control how big you want to build.

Mine came with the legs, brackets for back shelves, a plastic vise, and screws. All I had to provide was the wood.

The four main legs, enough screws plus some to attach to the 2x4's. Two clamps with screws to attach at the legs. 3 single arms and one double arm to hang tools where ever you mount them. Finally the parts for the shelves that they picture on the table is 6 brackets and the screws to attach them together,

You get the four sturdy plastic legs. You also get the 6 pieces needed for making the upper shelves as well as all of the screws and hardware needed for assembly.

I used a powerdrill for all of the screws.

The four basic legs, the six shelf horizontals, all the screws and bolts necessary and two light vices which may be positioned anywhere you need them on the corners. All you need to supply are 2x4's and plywood for the shelves and top.

Lumber not included.

No 2x4s

No wood comes with the package, just the black resin parts shown in the photo, along with screws and a few clamp type devices.

No. You get to provide what you need in the way of lumber to build the custom size work bench you require.

The 2x4's, tops and shelving did not come with my kit. What you get is only the parts that will hold the 2x4's and tops and shelving together. The kit will include all of the screws, parts, and legs, but no wooden parts.

You have to purchase the wood seperately, you get to choose the width and depth by what size wood you use for the supplied legs.

The workbench kit does not have feet for leveling.

No. Mine was a bit uneven when moved into place and I placed a small wood shim under one leg and that fixed it.

No, but I bet you could work out something with some scrap lumber to get a level bench.

Unfortuniately, the legs do not have levelers on the bottom of them. However, you can purchase devices at your local hardware store that can help with leveling if necessary.

no

The 2 x 4 Basics AnySize Workbench Kit item # 252204 does include the top two upper shelves in the basic kit.

If you're talking about the six black plastic pieces shown that make the shelf on top of the bench, yes they come with the kit.

The wood risers, no. The black shelf supports and bases, yes.

Ralph76
When I received my kit, the parts for the top shelf risers was in the kit. You just needed to supply the 2x4's and the shelving if you wanted any.

Yes, 6 pieces come for the upper shelving. Each piece accepts (2) 2*4. The directions show using 3 pieces per edge to make 2 shelves. I chose to use 2 pieces per edge and 2 pieces for a middle brace, works great!

This product should be assembled using screws.

comes with 5 inch wood screws

Screws is the way to go. There are plenty in the kit and the holes are pre-drilled at the proper angles.

Comes with pretty good quality screws to put it all together. It even comes with the screws to use with the shelf holders.

Screws are only way to go, easly stalled and makes for a real tight job. Use a power drill tool with a screw attachment

This kit includes the legs for the bench, you supply the 2x4s. The lumber that is used to form the top and shelves can be cut to whatever length you wish to form a bench that is as big as 4' x 8'. If longer lumber is used the bench may still work, but the weight that the bench can safely handle will be significantly reduced.

You may want to use two sets and make a continuious bench using four legs for a sturdier and stronger bench

If you can find 12' 2x4's you can build it. Otherwise you'll have to work out a way to splice shorter 2x4's to your 12' length.

I made mine 8' wide by 40" deep. I used full 8' 2x4's for the width. I made better bracing under the table-top to ensure it will hold up to pounding with a hammer. I would think you could make it 12' if you wanted to, using the same method of bracing for the top. If it were me I would also probably make a 2x4 brace in the middle, both front and back to ensure the strength of the span.

The depth is really up to you, but most customers are stating that 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet depth is ideal.

I used three feet deep and it works well. I have pegboard on the back above the bench and 3 feet allows me to reach things easily and still provides a good size work surface.

The ideal front to back measurement is whatever best suits your needs. I made my bench 4'x8' to fit a standard sheet of plywood and that provided me with enough work surface for my needs. When I build my next bench for use as a reloading bench, it will be considerably narrower. Probably on the order of 2 to 2 1/2'.

The workbench platform will be 36" high. The top shelves can be designed to your desired height.

I made mine 36" seems to be a great height

The kit provides legs of a fixed length so the height is fixed and can not be easily changed.

For this workbench kit there is no limit or requirement of what size you make the work bench, besides the height.

You actually get to customize the length and width of the workbench to fit your needs.

about (12) 2*4*8' and (3) sheets of plywood are needed for the maximum size. Should be about $50 worth of wood.

Likely too late, but.... I can't give you the exact length of the 2x4's or the exact length and width of the plywood sheets you'll actually need, because the dimensions of the bench are up to your husband's wishes and the space he has available. However, if he wants a bench that is 8 ft long and 3 ft wide, with auxiliary shelves that are 16 in high and 12 in wide, he'd need the following (all 2x4's 8 ft long): for the bottom and middle "decks", he'd need 6 2x4's and 2 sheets of half-inch spruce/pine/fir (SPF) construction grade (C-D, also called CDX) plywood - I don't believe he'd need extra bracing (diagonal or center) for those two shelves - if he does, add one more 2x4 for each shelf. For the top "deck", he'd need 4 2x4's and a sheet of 3/4 in plywood, for strength and stiffness. If he'll be satisfied with a permanent plywood deck, get A-C plywood (I'd buy birch, not SPF, birch is much harder, stiffer, and dent/scuff resistant), and put a couple of coats of wood-grain filler on it to protect it from oil and stains. If he's like me, he'd rather change the surface from time to time, so you could get the much-cheaper SPF CDX plywood and cut a sheet of masonite to cover the deck, fasten it with a few short wood screws. When it's time for a new surface, a sheet of masonite is cheap.

For the auxiliary shelves, he'd need 5 2x4's and two plywood scraps 8 ft long and 12 in wide - if the main decks are 3 ft wide, you'll have the auxiliary shelves ready-made.

Be aware that if he wants a bench that is a full 8 feet long AND wants to use diagonal or cross bracing under any deck, those bracing 2x4's will have to be more than 8 ft long - for example, for the example I've used, a table that is 8 ft long and 3 ft wide, the diagonal or cross braces would be approx 102.53 in long, or 8 ft 7 in.

The manufacturer recommends this workbench be built with the middle shelf.

The staff answer is correct, but it doesn't really answer your question. The middle deck adds something to the lateral stability of the table, so it won't wiggle so much side to side, front to back. But if you really want to stabilize the bench, with or without the middle deck, get 1/4 in CDX plywood and fasten it to the 2x4's on the back and sides with several 1 in wood screws. Cut out the corners to get around the leg supports, and cover the entire openings. This gives you a rock-solid bench. I also add overlapping front doors made of masonite on my benches, sliding in cheap plastic channels, which almost eliminates dust getting on the tools and supplies on the sub-decks (I tack strips of wood on both sides of the lower channels to keep them from being destroyed by my clumsiness in taking out or putting away my tools).

I left the middle shelf out. I wanted to store some bigger tools like my table saw underneath. I did mount the 2X4 to the sides and the back which would have supported the middle shelf; I figured this was needed for stability. In this configuration the bench very stable. I have used it daily for about 2-3 months.