Multi-functional, flip-top workbench

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Mitre Saw, Table Saw, Flip-Top Workbench

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 which frees up space on top of the workbench. All materials apart from the wheels were  purchased from Bunnings.

Materials

• 90mm x 35mm MGP10 Pine: https://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-35mm-framing-mgp10-untreated-pine-2-7m_p8030057
• 17mm Formply: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ecoply-2400-x-1200-x-17mm-f14-formrite-formply_p0390072
• Heavy Duty Drawer Slides: https://www.bunnings.com.au/goliath-heavy-duty-drawer-slide-pair-500mm_p4020990
• 90mm Cup Head Bolts: https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-m10-x-90mm-hot-dip-galvanised-cup-head-bolts-nuts_p2443937
• Wheels: https://www.richmondau.com/product/workbench-castors-kit-quick-release-mounting-plates-wbc002set/
• 25mm x 25mm angle brackets: https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-25mm-stainless-steel-angle-bracket-4-pack_p3961881
• 42 x 19 DAR Pine: https://www.bunnings.com.au/42-x-19mm-1-8m-dar-pine-premium-1-8m_p8401457

Tools

Dewalt Table Saw: https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-254mm-2000w-corded-table-saw-dwe7491-xe_p0274900

Dewalt Mitre Saw: https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-305mm-1675w-dual-bevel-slide-compound-mitre-saw-dws780-xe_p049740...

Makita Circular Saw: https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-185mm-7-1-4-circular-saw-5007nk_p6320431

Makita Cordless Drill: https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-hammer-driver-drill-kit-dhp484sfe_p6240427

Makita Jig Saw: https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-450w-d-handle-jigsaw-4329_p6240425

Macsim Clever Tool:

Irwin Quick Clamps: https://www.bunnings.com.au/irwin-300mm-medium-quick-grip-duty-bar-clamp_p5860115

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:

Step 8

Just a quick 15 second clip of the bench in action!

Step 9

Step by Step Video on How to Build the Workbench complete with Plans and Resources:

[Leon]

Thanks Shane,

I have purchased your plans and will get started as soon as the weather warms up, no temperature control in my workshop/2-car garage.

Thanks again for the inspiration. I have been toying with this idea for some time, and your project fits the bill perfectly.  I may have to adjust some of the dimensions as I have a Makita Table saw and I will be upgrading my Compound Mitre saw to a new Bosch model.

Thanks again

Leon

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

No worries at all mate.....hope it goes well 👍 

[trib]

This is pretty much the exact workbench I want for my place. I really appreciate the effort you've gone to here, @DIY4Knuckleheds. I've followed the bouncing ball to your plans and such, so I might even get this built before Christmas!

Steve C

[JacobZ]

Hi @trib,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Check out the Youtube video, in particular the description. I'm sure you will find some answers there.

Jacob

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Thanks mate....glad you liked it and all the best with the build 👍😁

[SyedAhmed]

Hey Shane,

Love this bench and the little nuances that take it up a notch (potential pun intended!).

I have a couple of somewhat-related questions:

You built a folding / wall-mountable workbench a couple of years ago which I thought was also fantastic. That bench looks like it doesn't get used much at the moment based on all the decorations and items currently resting on it. What was your experience using it, and perhaps for not using it as much anymore? Did that factor into building a more substantial bench that I'm assuming can't be stored away?

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

G'day Syed, 

Glad you liked the Flip-Top Bench mate 👍 In relation to the Wall Mounted Bench, it's an absolute little ripper.....works like a charm. I built that one purely for a video that l wanted to make which is why l don't actually need it.....hence the decorations over it 😂

Cheers 👍