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Mobile Tool Storage Workbench

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In the last few weeks, this mobile tool storage workbench has been a game changer (while I continue trying to finish renovating my house)! ‘Cause I was about to lose it! I was constantly looking for the thing that I just set down for a second- while I grabbed something else! Now ALL my tools are handy, available and out of the way when not in use. This project is sponsored by CRAFTSMAN.

Storage on the front!

The hanging storage on the front holds drills, drivers, nail guns, staples, and a large rubber mallet.

Storage on the back!

With the VERSATRACK accessories, I can hang anything else I want to keep handy.

Store tools AND have a mobile workbench

There is also storage on both ends! I built the side cabinets to house the CRAFTSMAN Bin Systems. One side fits two 9-compartment bin systems and the other side has one 30-Compartment bin system. In addition to the side storage, I added a large magnet on the front to hold screw drivers so they’re not sitting on top of the workbench when not in use.

Store tons of tools on this mobile workbench

Mobile Tool Storage Workbench

mobile workbench and tool storage - free plans

I didn’t build this section but it’s in the plans if you should want it. The slots could be created with a table saw, track saw or router with a 1/4″ bit. Then 1/4″ mdf or plywood could be used as dividers. I imagined storing sandpaper, saw blades or whatever.

divider section for tool storage

Mobile workbench and tool storage cart

That divider section was going to be below the tool hanger section. I didn’t end up building it because that area is the perfect place to store the air compressor. WHICH, btw, I love because it is so light! Also loving the V20* Cordless Sliding Miter Saw because of how lightweight and compact it is! I can make a quick cut and then easily set it out of the way.

Having all the storage areas built-in to the lower section of the workbench allows me to keep the top clear for use. I constantly need a clear work surface for installing drawer glides, drilling holes for cabinet hardware, cutting, painting, etc.

Handy mobile, tool storage, workbench

I designed my mobile workbench at 24″ wide so it fits through most doorways. This was an important feature as I need to wheel it from room to room as I renovate a house. Currently, my own! I’m getting closer, although haven’t finished any rooms to the point that I want to show you. Soon though. I keep telling myself!

Download the PDF files for the complete workbench below. And I’ll see you next time!

Mobile Tool Storage WorkbenchDownload

March 13, 2019 · 22 Comments

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Comments

  1. OrangeBlossom says

    March 13, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    This is awesome!!!! Looking forward to building my own.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      It has made my life tons easier already!

      Reply
    • Rachel King says

      February 22, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      I can’t wait to built this! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  2. Mark says

    March 13, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    I have a vision of part of the top of the Paulk workbench (a holey top so bench dogs will fit), on top of this mobile base, with lockable casters. My wife would love getting my miter saw stand out of the way. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      I’d love to do that to the top too. I don’t have a way to drill those other than with a handheld drill though. I used 4 locking casters so no matter which way the workbench is facing, I can easily lock it. Generally only need to lock 2 at a time though.

      Reply
  3. Vickie H. says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    This is truly spectacular! Great job!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks so much Vickie! If you build one, tag me on instagram so I can see it!

      Reply
  4. Shannon Pease says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    This is fantastic! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Alan Ross says

    March 13, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    Great job SDG?? That thing about setting something down, is some kind of a illness going around, I have it, my friends have it and now you have it,scary stuff!??✌?️

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      Sounds like a real buggar of a virus! LOL

      Reply
  6. Raffaele Ianniello says

    March 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Hi Sandra, and congratulations for the job, you are a great source of inspiration for me.
    I wanted to ask you if it was possible to share the SketchUp file you processed.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 15, 2019 at 9:09 am

      The PDF files are at the bottom of the post.

      Reply
  7. Ernie Guerrero says

    March 14, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    How do I download plans. Te link above doesn’t do anything. Very much interested in making this for my new hobbie

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 15, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Click on the “Download” or the highlighted words “Mobile Tool Storage Workbench” at the very end of the post.

      Reply
  8. Fan says

    October 19, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    How much wood this cost to build following your design?

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      October 22, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      Costs vary greatly with time and by region. My cost, when I built this is not going to be an accurate prediction of what it would cost you to build it.

      Reply
  9. Margaret Moulding says

    March 27, 2020 at 12:21 am

    Hi I will try to make this cart. I’m 83 and not sure it will work. I have most tools any one would like and am always building something.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      March 28, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Good luck and enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Kelly C says

    April 13, 2021 at 12:33 am

    I’ve been wanting to build a workbench for a while now, looked at folding ones but not what I wanted, then I found this!! This bench is exactly what I was looking for, not only that, but I have pretty much all the exact same tools!! Your design and execution is fantastic!!

    I took to building it over the weekend and are pretty close to finishing it.

    Question on the top piece, thoughts on using dowels to place the top over? I was thinking it would be easier to replace a worn out top.

    I’ll tag you on Instagram when I finish it!

    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      April 16, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Dowels would probably work great. Only issue I could anticipate is if the top gets wet, it might bow if now now screwed down. Maybe add double stick tape…? Let me know how that works for you.

      Reply
  11. Kendall says

    June 18, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    Hey SDG! Just wondering what type of paint you used to coat this. Thank you so much for the inspiration to build my own!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      June 23, 2022 at 8:34 am

      I had to watch the video to see – it’s Behr Marquee. Most likely something I had in my stash of paint left over from Calderwood Cottage.

      Reply

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