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

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