Flip-top multi-functional workbench

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Pine timber framing and Plywood were used to build a flexible workbench to incorporate a table saw and mitre saw.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• How to build a workbench
• More inspiration for your workbench project

Mitre Saw, Table Saw, Flip-Top Workbench

The project

My old workbench - as good as it's been over the past 12 years - needed a revamp, which was the inspiration for this project. I wanted a workbench that incorporated a table saw as well as a mitre saw, with the ability for the mitre saw to be flipped and stored underneath the bench when not in use. This frees up space on top of the workbench. All materials apart from the wheels were purchased from Bunnings.

Steps

Step 1

Build the bottom frame.

Step 2

Attach the legs.

Step 3

Attach the top frame to the legs.

Step 4

Build the frame for the table saw.

Step 5

Attach the benchtop.

Step 6

Build the flip top.

Step 7

Here's a couple of photos of the completed bench.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Mgp10 untreated Pine 90 x 35mm x 2.7m
• Formply 2400 x 1200 x 17mm
• Drawer slides
• Cup head bolts
• Castors quick-release plates
• Angle brackets
• Dar Pine 42mm x 19mm x 1.8m.

Tools used in the project:

• Table saw
• Mitre saw
• Circular saw
• Drill
• Jigsaw
• Clamps.

How to build a workbench

Get step-by-step instructions from resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert Eric in the guide How to build a portable workbench.

 

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[Dave-1]

Good morning @DIY4Knuckleheds 

lol I have just been looking at tablesaws! and Also thinking of how to mount my drop saw so I can wheel it in and out of the house (no workshop as yet) as needed...  I think I will be using your design as it tiks all the boxes.

I do have a question tho, with the table saw section there is a gap between it and the rest of the table, dosnt long lengths of timber get caught as you run it through the blade, then across the surface, then gap and then bump? or do you have a piece of timber you slot in?

The work def is up toyour usual standard

Dave

[mich1972]

Good afternoon @DIY4Knuckleheds @This is great !!!! 😊 

[Noyade]

G'day @Dave-1 

"doesn't long lengths of timber get caught?"

I would very much doubt it Dave - but I'll let @DIY4Knuckleheds have the final word.

Provided you 'test run' the timber length - I can't imagine a problem.

Cheers mate.

[Dave-1]

Thank you @Noyade 

Mmmmm will wait and see, with a straight edge of your table no issues, the one that @DIY4Knuckleheds has made has that lip, It would have to be dead level for it to slide smoothly is what I am thinking of. Dont get me wrong I still want to build a table for a saw Im just wondering why it has the gap.

Dave

[Super_D]

Looks Super, well done..

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

G'day Dave-1, glad you liked the bench mate! In regard to your question, no you don't need to to fill in that gap as the timber just slides over the top of it. The trick is to make your bench flat 👍

Cheers,

Shane 👍😁

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Thanks Super_D, glad you liked it mate 👍😁

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Sorry Dave-1, l forgot to mention why the gap is there......it is there so that the arm on the table saw can slide back and forth 👍

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Cheers mich1972, appreciate the feedback mate! 👍😁

[Noyade]

"It would have to be dead level for it to slide smoothly is what I am thinking of"

Sorry @Dave-1  - I misinterpreted your concern.

I'll send you a PM.

[Dave-1]

Morning @DIY4Knuckleheds 

hahahaha no worries, it was a technical thing really. I have a whole bunch of merbau slats I am thinking of ripping in half and am considering making up a bench of my own so i was wondering why Now it makes perfect sense!

Dave

[rseletto]

Great project, well thought out, a fantastic way to use the table saw 👌

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Glad you liked the bench rseletto 👍😁

[pete_brig]

@DIY4Knuckleheds Very nice!

I have a Triton tablesaw that's packed it in--the on/off switch has failed & apparently replacement parts aren't available 🙁 Guess I'll have to send a letter to Santa--I have been (reasonably) good this year 😂
Cheers, Peter

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Hey pete_brig, Santas pretty forgiving so l reckon you may...l repeat, "may", be ok 🤔😂 Glad you liked the bench 👍