Dropdown Workbench Leg Supports - Where to Buy

[jerkyboy]

I want to build a workbench that attaches perpendicular to my current garage shelving, which is 2' deep x 24' long and has three tiers. It will be hinged where it attaches to the first tier and hooked to the tier. The issue is where to find leg supports that fold in and can hold either 2x4s or 4x4s. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nutjob]

I used these on a project:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5817&site=ROCKLER

A little light duty and they do not make a left and right, so the little handle to release the leg could be blocked by the other leg when they are lock in the upright position.

These also look good but I have not used them.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=9993&site=ROCKLER

Hope someone has a better suggestion, looking for a heavy duty part for another project.


Kevin

 

[blacksporty]

I think I saw them on a site like tablelegs.com or something like that...good luck.

 

[I PLAY FOR KEEPS]

Im not sure if this will help but I used 2x4s with gate hinges attached to the work surface. I found attaching a brace to the two legs greatly improved stability. I stressed tested mine by jumping up and down on it and he held just fine. (For the record mine was really inspired by Mr.Olsen's benches so i would definitely check his out too)

Some GJ folding benches - http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86841

 

[jerkyboy]

These also look good but I have not used them.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=9993&site=ROCKLER

Hope someone has a better suggestion, looking for a heavy duty part for another project.


Kevin

Those are the ticket...I'm going to order them...thanks

 

[jerkyboy]

Sweet job, thanks for sharing. I'll probably incorporate the gate hinges too.

 

[jerkyboy]

Im not sure if this will help but I used 2x4s with gate hinges attached to the work surface. I found attaching a brace to the two legs greatly improved stability. I stressed tested mine by jumping up and down on it and he held just fine. (For the record mine was really inspired by Mr.Olsen's benches so i would definitely check his out too)

Some GJ folding benches - http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86841

Thanks, I'll probably incorporate the gate hinges into my build too.