Put your buckets
to work

Bucket Builder is an innovative multifunction lid that transforms 5-gallon buckets and dimensional lumber into an instant bench, sawhorse, or workbench. Perfect for painting jobs, home renovations, backyard chores, and DIY projects. When it’s "job well done", Bucket Builders stack neatly to save space.

Gather your supplies

Pick your configuration

Bench white background.gif — The bench

The simplest and probably most used configuration. When you need to take a load off, the bench can be assembled in seconds.
What you’ll need:
2 2x4s
2 Bucket Builders
2 Buckets

Sawhorse white background.gif — The Sawhorse

Elevate your project to make working easier. Double up to create a table or workbench. When ballast is added to the buckets the sawhorse becomes a very stable platform.
What you’ll need:
1 2x4 vertically or 2 horizontally
4 Bucket Builders
4 Buckets

Table white background.gif — The Workbench

If you’re in need of a large work surface for cutting, painting or sanding, then the workbench is the way to go. Heck, it can even be used as a picnic table.
What you’ll need:
2 2x4 placed vertically
8 Bucket Builders
8 Buckets

Make your connections

Bucket TopBucket Builder snaps onto the top of any standard 5-gallon bucket from either side of the lid. Use it to cap off your build or stack additional buckets. — Bucket Top
Bucket Builder snaps onto the top of any standard 5-gallon bucket from either side of the lid. Use it to cap off your build or stack additional buckets.

Bucket BottomBucket Builder can also be pressed onto the bottom of a bucket. Use it to cap off your build or stack additional buckets. — Bucket Bottom
Bucket Builder can also be pressed onto the bottom of a bucket. Use it to cap off your build or stack additional buckets.

ConnectorBecause Bucket Builder can connect on either side, you can join buckets together for a taller waist level construction. — Connector
Because Bucket Builder can connect on either side, you can join buckets together for a taller waist level construction.

2x4+Bucket Builder can fit a 2x4 up through a 2x12 when placed vertically. When turned horizontally, it will accept two 2x4s, or even 4x4s. — 2x4+
Bucket Builder can fit a 2x4 up through a 2x12 when placed vertically. When turned horizontally, it will accept two 2x4s, or even 4x4s.

PipesWhen flipped upside down, Bucket Builder can also support pipes and other cylindrical objects. — Pipes
When flipped upside down, Bucket Builder can also support pipes and other cylindrical objects.

Toe-nailUse the integrated pilot holes for a more secure build. This is especially important if you plan on using power tools. — Toe-nail
Use the integrated pilot holes for a more secure build. This is especially important if you plan on using power tools.