Steps
STEP 1
Make cuts through 3/4" plywood.
Tools
![Cutting plywood with table saw](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/81766957fd714a1cab0de7f7abd56566.png)
STEP 2
Cut shelf pieces to size from 3/4" plywood.
Tools
![Cutting plywood for the side supports to size. Cut 2x8's to size for the shelves. Sand all of the pieces of wood.](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/5059642d814547aab8d96b218e4e916a.png)
STEP 3
Pre-drill holes in the 2x8 pieces before attaching the pieces together.
Tools
![Pre-drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/62e9307c0323460b8549b6199b704157.png)
STEP 4
Start assembling the box for the home gym using the 3/4" plywood sheets and the 2x8 shelf pieces.
Tools
![Assembling the home gym box using an impact driver](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/dada35870012408c98323adaa50f8a5e.png)
STEP 5
Continue assembling the home gym box.
Tools
![Assembling home gym box using an impact driver](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/9e1fee1337064747b95b4fe7bc245e5e.png)
STEP 6
Use 2" nails to attach plywood strips to the sides of the home gym box.
Tools
![Attaching side strips to the home gym box](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/961ab5cf69654fba8a485431f554bf23.png)
STEP 7
Once all of the side plywood pieces are attached, screw on rolling wheels in each corner on the bottom of the box.
Tools
![Screwing on rolling wheels to gym box](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e9e816e9524a4c9e9797d84026753106.png)
STEP 8
Apply stain or finish to the wood.
![Applying stain to the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2092fa7a4d0e4778a0cc7524146f534d.png)
STEP 9
Glue the three end pieces together that will serve as part of the workout bench.
![Gluing wood pieces together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/5e94d224f430453e9061e64b7b42715b.png)
STEP 10
Sand down the edges of the layered pieces of wood.
Tools
![Sanding the edges of the wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/4a8c20c241614f05b4772832d9c80a22.png)
STEP 11
Clamp all of the pieces together for the bench. Assemble the bench.
Tools
![Assembling the bench](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/1a24ec774e034c3a9e01a3419ae58c19.png)
STEP 12
Screw the top onto the bench piece.
Tools
![Attaching the bench top piece](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/923c1e99dd764a35ad8981c2cd4a80f6.png)
STEP 13
Tape off a section at the bottom of the bench top box. Paint within the taped lines, then remove the tape when the paint is dry.
![Painting bench top box](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2c786fbf8875408e9991dbb45211a1a9.png)
STEP 14
Trim a piece of leather to fit the cushion that will go on top of the bench.
![Trimming leather to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ecf2bed6904945db9ed5d2d82d9f755f.png)
STEP 15
Attach grommets to the leather. Use the grommets to screw the leather cushion onto the bench.
Tools
![Attaching leather cushion to the bench](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/8f6b2531f9f1477599b53ee5bdd96184.png)
STEP 16
Trim the screws used to attach the leather cushions on the inside of the bench piece.
Tools
![Trimming screws to size with multi- tool](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e3162808260e4c32ac687845e790547c.png)
STEP 17
Glue a large rope to the rectangular piece of leather. Wrap the leather around the rope to create a handle.
![Gluing leather to rope](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/51145a7a8b264edc951217f4ced12a1e.png)
STEP 18
Use pipe fittings to attach the rope to the bench box.
Tools
![Attaching the rope to the bench box](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/4b38428bc1684cfbba3578538eaf6f5f.png)