The Family Handyman – September 2019

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FAMILYHANDYMAN.COM SEPTEMBER 2019 51

I


built a folding workbench for
American Woodworker maga-
zine about 20 years ago—I
think it was one of the first ever
built. It has served as a lumber
cart, finishing stand, cutting sta-
tion, job-site workbench and as
an assembly table. Because it’s
been so useful, I designed a
deluxe anniversary model with
extra features. If you want to
build the original, simpler version
instead, search for “folding work-
bench” at familyhandyman.com.

A TOUGH WORK SURFACE
For a durable, smooth work
surface, I glued a layer of tem-
pered hardboard over plywood.
TWO TOPS
The large top allows ample
room for work and tools.
When the bench is folded up,
the small top is just right for a
benchtop tool like a drill press
or miter saw.
A LARGE LOWER SHELF
This big space is the perfect
spot to park tools during
projects. The shelf’s ends clip
into the cabinets, making the
bench extremely rigid.
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
I replaced the end frames on
the original with cabinets.
This one holds adjustable
shelves.
DEEP DRAWERS
The drawer cabinet is the same
size as the shelf cabinet, so you
could opt for two shelf cabi-
nets or two drawer cabinets.

FOLDED UP

THE ORIGINAL

READY TO USE

5 Fresh Features:


Small top

Large top

A BIG
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WHE H
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COMPA
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WHEN Y
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DON’T!

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