DIY Folding Workbench: Step-by-Step Build Guide with Materials List!

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Build a DIY Folding Workbench: Your Ultimate Garage Space Saver
See description below for materials and tools used.
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📒 Video Notes 📒
Downloadable Guide that Has the Materials and Cut Lists:
geni.us/foldupworkbench
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Folding Caster Wheels: geni.us/17eueXj
==Tools Used or Shown In This Project==
Kreg Rip-Cut Saw Guide: geni.us/FBU8w
Miter Saw: geni.us/VPBn
Circular Saw: geni.us/MEbbP
Cordless Drill: geni.us/Bne1Fk
Cordless Impact Driver: geni.us/tJU26k
Orbital Sander: geni.us/MOzPAE
Drill Bits: geni.us/VHeAIek
Quick Clamps: geni.us/F605
Combination Square: geni.us/ARTxKl
Tape Measure: geni.us/bpzwBrT
Scratch Awl: geni.us/PgMDQ
Wood Chisel: geni.us/N2FxW
Saw Horse: geni.us/FWl1fX
Bosch Router: geni.us/EBpGL
Stud Finder: geni.us/aMIilIs
Table Saw: geni.us/s0e613W
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About This Video:
Struggling with a cramped garage? Dreaming of a perfect, spacious workspace for your DIY endeavors? Look no further. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through assembling a one-of-a-kind Folding Workbench-a piece of furniture that takes your garage organization to the next level.
Imagine a workbench that folds up INTO THE WALL. That's right-this unique design not only saves valuable floor space but also adds a touch of innovation to your garage. Equipped with retractable casters, you can smoothly move it around for a versatile and convenient work environment.
The Folding Workbench offers ample space for a variety of projects, be they big or small. It's primarily made from cost-effective construction lumber, providing a budget-friendly solution to improve your workshop and make the most of your available space.
⏰ Chapter Timecodes ⏰
0:00 The Workbench
0:22 Cutting the Top
1:03 Framing Cuts
2:09 Folding Leg Assembly
5:57 Table Skirt
7:58 Attaching the Legs
9:44 Wall Mount
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@mcalfee Күн бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@debraschultheis2515 2 ай бұрын

I made this with my husband and all went well until we rounded off the legs in the wrong spot (not where the two by fours meet) but the other direction. Had extra 2 x 4’s so fixed it and rest went very well. Thank you for such good plans. This is perfect for my single car garage when I want to build something. Thanks again! 😊

@MrFbcampos Ай бұрын

Excellent video and nice of you to include a materials list. Thank you very much.

@TopHomeowner Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@larrypandoff 3 ай бұрын

Make your latch a little longer to hold the leg center board to the wall

@dougehrhard6307 14 күн бұрын

Where is the materials list. Great video

@Boots_in_Texas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate all the tips along the way. Subscribed!

@TopHomeowner 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@jasef6793 8 ай бұрын

Awesome vid mate, thanks for taking the time and putting in the effort. Love the table.

@TopHomeowner 8 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@enieves6411 6 ай бұрын

This is awesome...well articulated. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

@TopHomeowner 6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@grenadierhaast Ай бұрын

Going to buy the materials and give this a shot! Thanks for the tutorial!

@janinewinn5596 5 ай бұрын

Perfect I can't wait to build my own. Thank you for your

@TopHomeowner 4 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@ryanmurray9102 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting. I used this vid to make my own.

@TopHomeowner 9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@tapia44 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Built mine using your instructions. Came out perfect.

@TopHomeowner 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! That's great to hear 🙂

@landrybrown3504 8 ай бұрын

Made one today just like this one, thank you for the informative video

@TopHomeowner 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@fred2552000 11 ай бұрын

Nice table! If I could ever clear mine off, maybe I could use one too!

@TopHomeowner 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's a whole other challenge!

@harryape9059 Ай бұрын

Nice project!

@TopHomeowner Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@robbielofland105 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! I’m at the part on my own build but struggling with the rounded edges of the legs can’t seem to get them perfect

@lucadetomi9269 4 ай бұрын

Hi. How can you prevent the tablet to wobble without some diagonal Pieces?

@YTubeSDD 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Do you get any racking with your design? Is it wobbly at all?

@TopHomeowner 9 ай бұрын

It'll move back and forth slightly from side to side, but not much. If anything the legs sometimes unfold a bit too far, so if I had made the removable leg support about 6-8" longer (and not have the notch at the very end), it would probably eliminate that completely.

@user-qu4cr5wc8i 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video! What type of wood are you using for the 2x4’s?!?! Regular framing 2x4’s?

@TopHomeowner 6 ай бұрын

Yep, just regular framing 2x4's!

@RabbleInArms 9 ай бұрын

I made a similar table with similar wheels. One issue I'm having is the wheels get caught under the legs when I'm lowering it. Have you encountered that? I'm thinking of adding a spring to keep them from going lower than the deployed state. Also, I made mine high enough to also serve as an outfeed for my table saw. But this makes it difficult to undo the top latch with the leg support in place. I'm brainstorming ideas to help with that. I thought about changing the long horizontal support to one that runs diagonally from the bottom leg stretcher to the middle support under the table. Another idea was to have some extended lever thingy to undo the latch...

@TopHomeowner 9 ай бұрын

I haven't had that issue with my wheels. In fact they can't go any lower than where they are designed to be. The only thing I might change is attaching them about 1/8-1/4" higher because I don't need to raise the table as high as they will now. Changing the horizontal support from the leg stretcher to the middle support sounds like a good idea to me. An extended lever doesn't sound as... safe.

@kmilo2004 9 ай бұрын

You made my day!!! Thank you!!!

@TopHomeowner 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@lordfaramir11 2 ай бұрын

Do you have plans you can share or sell? I’ve seen some others that wobble when free-standing. Does your design wobble?

@markhoger1964 Ай бұрын

Question. When drilling a hole for the legs to pivot you say to make a mark 1 5/8" from the top. It sure looks more than 1 5/8 inches in the video. Can you please confirm?

@allenknafo2840 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Question. What is the finish height of the workbench? Thx

@bradleyrounds9148 5 ай бұрын

0.75+ 34.50 + 1.0= 36.25 Top. Leg. Wheel Or pretty close

@karendavis3622 4 ай бұрын

Can you buy plans for this workbench?

@guitarrecord101 6 ай бұрын

What's the stability like? I've seen another similar build that was really wobbly and had to be amended to use diagonal bracers.

@TopHomeowner 6 ай бұрын

It's really stable. I might modify the lower removable brace and leave a few inches of material on each side past the leg (instead of making it flush) but honestly I've been happy with it

@debraschultheis2515 2 ай бұрын

Question on the lower leg support….notch 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”……how will that hold the legs from moving outward and ending up not straight?

@debraschultheis2515 2 ай бұрын

Ok…..decided to not use the middle support and put 6” 2x4’s on the outside of the upper legs to serve as a stop to keep the legs straight. We’ll see how this works.

@TopHomeowner Ай бұрын

The stop on the outside of the legs limits outward movement, but it could be better. The lower leg support prevents the legs from collapsing inward. You might want to make the lower leg 6-8 inches longer so that way the notch has support both ways.

@warriner1290 Ай бұрын

What would you charge for this?

@eddysegura1381 5 ай бұрын

Why not secure the tabletop to the skirt from the top to avoid having to drill holes throughout the skirt and possibly going too far with the screws? Is it for aesthetic purposes?

@martinhayes9847 5 ай бұрын

From what I've seen, putting holes in the top can cause divets, bumps, and what not which can make the top not flat. Also, by using the skirt, you can swap out the top if it gets damaged

@mikewelch3903 4 ай бұрын

Screws through the top into the skirts would be a much better method. This is, after all, a work bench, not a kitchen table.

@stephenmoore2561 2 ай бұрын

I’ve seem other designs where they used pocket hole screws from the skirt into the top. Just have to install the pocket holes into the 2x’s b4 you assemble the skirt.

@georgeanderson4411 2 ай бұрын

You can't go too far with the screws if you use the length of screws he specifies in the materials list. Why would I want holes/screw heads in the surface of my work bench instead of a smooth top? I wouldn't.