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We all know what the most dangerous power tool in your workshop is (it’s you ;)… so what’s the most useful/important tool? No, it’s not your table saw… it’s your WORKBENCH. Woodworkers often look at the workbench as an essential project, a core project that both teaches and creates a highly useful product. My fellow nerds in the crowd will think of it as the Jedi’s light saber ;) Update: We added 20 more workbench plans! This morning I decided it was finally time to research and write our ultimate guide to workbench plans (a second in the series I started with free router table plans).
Here are a couple of quick links with pics to Frank Pellow’s super sweet workbench on wheels. Frank Pellow’s Woodworking Bench ProjectFrank Pellow’s Woodworking Bench Project -Phase 2 Ok, enough small talk ;) You’re here for workbench plans. 12) Collapsible Work Table “Every shop needs a work table or two. Home Hardware - Kitchen Convertible. The beauty of this project is that with just a few modifications, this work table becomes either a kitchen island or workbench for a home office, garage or workshop.
The stock you use for constructing the table will depend on its intended use. Solid oak, birch, pine or cedar are better for the kitchen or home office, heavier 2" x 4" lumber for the garage or shop. We used pine and birch veneer plywood and routed the sides of the legs with an ogee bit for a decorative appearance, but this is optional. Pre-drill all screw locations with a combination drill and countersink bit, and use wood caps to cover the holes. Attach iron-on veneer edging tape before installing the shelves. What You'll Need Materials Tools. Collapsible Workbench. Folding Workbench - Step by Step: The Family Handyman. Overview Here’s a workspace that’s huge and accessible from all sides yet folds up and stows away easily.
If you don’t have room for a full-size permanent workbench but really need space to spread things out, this workbench is it. It opens to a solid 4 x 7-ft. surface with both wings up, yet closes and rolls into a small 4-ft. x 18-in. spot in a corner of the room. It’s a perfect workspace for the garage or basement. It’s also a great surface for making repairs, working on hobbies, cutting sewing patterns, wrapping gifts, folding laundry, doing stained glass crafts or even just holding a mechanic’s parts. This project has no complex wood joints. Woodworking for engineers. Ramblings from the Burbs. I wanted to do a special handmade gift for Claire’s upcoming birthday since I was jonesing for a new project now that our kitchen’s mostly finished.
Naturally, I went to my pinterest boards for ideas and came across this pin. The rainbow rocker retails for only 139 euro ($188 USD), and that doesn’t even include shipping! I knew I could figure out a way to DIY a version for much cheaper and I’m pretty thrilled with how stinking cute it turned out. Here’s what you’ll need to DIY your own version: 1-2′ x 4′ x 1/2″ sheet birch plywood @ $15.4712′ of 1″ x 4″ @ $1.12/LF = $13.441″ Kreg pocket hole screws (100 ct.) @ $3.872 boxes food coloring @ $3.48 ea = $6.961 bottle isopropyl alcohol @ $2.29 The total material cost of my DIY version was $42.03 (about 78% off retail).
To start I drafted and printed a template for the sides. After I had my paper template cut out I traced it onto my plywood twice arranging it so I could get two pieces out of my one plywood sheet. Free Woodworking Plans, Projects and Patterns at WoodworkersWorkshop.com. Carving On Wood.