I’m looking at getting a Shapeoko 5 Pro 2x2 but can’t find a lot of information out there on tables for it. I’m a novice woodworker and am not confident in my ability to build a flat work surface. I saw the Rockler Rock-Steady Mid-Height Assembly Table Kit, 32’‘W x 32’‘W x 28’'H, and thought that it may be a good base. A problem I’m running into is making the top small enough to fit through the doorframe in my basement. Does anyone have any insight on the minimum table size for the 2x2?
Uh, ever hear of building a ship in a bottle? 
You’ll build your machine from parts and pieces that will fit anywhere you’ll fit.
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Here’s the table dimensions from the Carbide specs.
Personally, I would say this size would be the minimum.
Here’s a link to that page.
https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/shapeoko5pro-specs/
HTH.
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I would not go smaller than 42" by 42". Personally I would go even bigger than that. It is nice having some room on the sides to set down things like tools and endmills.
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I designed an enclosure for the HDM that works for a 2x2 as well.
https://mg6makes.etsy.com/listing/1804316842/f3d-mg6-makes-shapeoko-carbide-3d-hdm
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I bought a 3’x4’ workbench from Global Industrial (it was 15% off recently) for a 2x2 5 Pro. It means I have 1" of overhang on each side, and 7" of extra space in the other direction. The workbench is extremely solid and sturdy.
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A toolbox with a slightly extended top would work well.
I’ve been looking for a workbench this size! I like it but I don’t like the $150 shipping cost to SLC, UT. 
There are likely ones on Amazon.
I use this GI base for my 2x4 5 Pro and it’s great. The open front is perfect for a rolling tool chest. I use a solid core door for the top and have found it to be super stable so far.
I build my tables from 3/4” plywood.
The legs too.
I’d just add 6” to the front to back measurements of your frame. Then if you want to add a holder for your lap top or screen, add maybe a foot more. Or get a holder.
I had an old workbench my dad made for me when I was young. I think it was 2’ x 3.5’ or something short of 2’ x 4’. I got a 4’ x 8’ sheet of 3/4" MDF at Home Depot and cut it to the size I wanted with a neighbor friend on a table saw. They can do this at most big box stores for you.
I framed the outsides of the MDF with 2x6 boards and framed the outside of the small workbench with the same, in a rectangle. I used a countersink bit for the wood screws. I put casters on my old workbench, rolled it into the back of my basement though a standard doorway frame and had the same friend help me lift it onto my smaller workbench top. I shimmed up the small spaces as best I could and all works pretty well now.
Having some extra room is great – I could wire up an emergency stop and I plan to add some drawers later.
I’m not super-skilled as a woodworker but it wasn’t that hard to do since I took my time. If I ever need to move my Shapeoko XXL, it would still be a pain in the rear but it could be done and I can take my bench and bench top with me.
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