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Dressed Pine, MDF and a Specrite timber panel were used to create a space-saving garage workbench taking just a few hours to build.
The project
This great little fold-up work bench was created in a couple of hours with only a few basic tools. It is so handy for those tight garage spaces where you don’t want to have a full-time work bench taking up space. I can just unlatch the sides and have a fully usable workbench immediately. Such a great little project for anyone with limited garage space.
Steps
Step 1
Start by using your MDF board as the basis for your frame. Cut this into a 900 x 650mm piece. Using the 19 x 89mm dressed Pine timber, cut lengths to frame the outside of the back board. Ensure you maintain the boundaries of the back board (do not make it bigger) by screwing the frame to the inside on the board as seen in the picture above. Once you have attached your frame and used screws to strengthen the joints of the 19 x 89mm timber, you’re ready for step two.
Step 2
Cut your tabletop using the Pine panel. My table measured at 900 x 450mm. You can now attach this to the base of the cabinet using your two hinges. Attach the door latches either side so that the table can be neatly tucked onto the cabinet. You can now measure and cut the length of your first shelf. This should be attached in line with the top of the tabletop so that the top covers it when lifted up. If you wish, you can also add more shelves.
Step 3
Attach the chains to each side of the inside walls and the other end to the same side corner of the tabletop. Use two 16mm screws per attachment and ensure they are well spaced to provide a solid hook for the chain loop.
Step 4
With all of this done, you can now give it a quick sand and varnish, and it’s ready to be installed on the wall! I just used 4 blue wall plugs and screws to attach it to the wall as it is very light!
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
- MDF panel standard 1200 x 900 x 9m
- Dressed Pine timber 89 x 19mm x 2.4m
- Specrite panel 1800 x 600 x 18mm
- Door hinges
- Door latches
- Chain
- Timber screws
- Clear spray varnish.
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