The Collapsible Bench

[Ryan]

I've never liked those bench tops that collapse against a wall. I tried one in my last shop and found that it was always down and full of stuff and never folded away. It m...
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[KULIWOBBY]

That looks like a space saver for sure. Looks like it works well for what it was built for.

 

[y2knole]

im planning (ha, dreaming) to build something VERY similar to this, only with a metal top and on casters, that will nest under my wood-topped bench.

will serve as a light-duty welding table, and extra work-space. will also have some provissions for in and out feed with a miter and chop saw...

that looks awesome!

 

[what have i done]

that is a nice idea. I'm thinking of making one a little taller to use as an off-feed table for my saw.....

 

[SpeedinLemon]

that is a nice idea. I'm thinking of making one a little taller to use as an off-feed table for my saw.....

Nice design and I like WHID's thought of using this as an outfeed table. Is there a build thread or more details on this somewhere?

 

[bobkentnova]

This looks like a solid bench that should last a long time.

I've found that I don't get nearly as much use of of collapse-able work surfaces as I would like though.

 

[Erampu]

Yes, that's a super nice bench, but what makes you think it would resist being covered with stuff better than a fold up one?

 

[cptzippy]

Definitely looks nice. I'd still have it topped with junk so it would still always be up. Something I've noticed with most of the most clever designs - I'm the prime design flaw.

 

[marty_p]

A marvelous idea indeed!

 

[ronstory]

I don't know. If I was going to use folding furniture in the garage... I think I'd go for this first.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Home-Styles-Folding-Bar/5512409

... but they are out of stock.

Thanks,
Ron

 

[cranejon]

Who has a set of plans?

 

[gahrajmahal]

I love the gate leg table design. We use one for our laptop desk. It is round though. In the garage I still love my 8' folding plastic table. Sturdy enough for 100# or so, and I just fold it back up when done and slide it alongside the convertible. This is an awesome build though. The quality, fit and finish is top notch.

 

[idoitproject]

Where's the how-to?

 

[YEAHTOM]

Where's the how-to?

Wouldn't mind getting a set of plans too.

 

[icecactus]

the plans are available at the woodstore. http://www.woodstore.net/dropwor.html

Its also in this book which is were i first saw it . http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Magazine-Build-Great-Workshop/dp/1402711778/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1337723801&sr=8-8

 

[Camero68]

How cool is this! Indeed, form follows function on this one.