The Collapsible Bench

Posted by 141drew Apr 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM and filed under Reviews & Features

Updated on May 28, 2021 at 11:37 AM

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 made me wonder what the point of the whole thing was… Even so, I love the idea of having added workspace only when you need it. This past weekend, I stumbled upon this collapsible job built by “Double B.” I think it rules!

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KULIWOBBY

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Apr 30, 2012

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

y2knole

Well-known member

Apr 30, 2012

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

Banned

Apr 30, 2012

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

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Apr 30, 2012

what have i done said:
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

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Apr 30, 2012

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

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Apr 30, 2012

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

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Apr 30, 2012

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.

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marty_p

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Apr 30, 2012

A marvelous idea indeed! :thumbup:

ronstory

Active member

May 1, 2012

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

Last edited: May 1, 2012

cranejon

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May 1, 2012

Who has a set of plans?

gahrajmahal

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May 2, 2012

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.