Portable Workbench that Stores Tools  

If you keep teaching us newbies the basics of using a speed square, a Ryobi drill/driver, and a Ryobi circular saw, I am going to buy all three and make this bench. We have a Ryobi weed whacker, pole saw, chain saw, and lawn mower, and are happy with all of them. The ever-expanding LIME GREEN section in our garage, LOL. Ryobi, if you read these comments, Ana White is your best investment. I love your yard work line up, but she has sold me on your workshop tools.

The first half of the ru-vid.comUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

This solves my problem. I was into furniture + other woodworking before I married my husband. Afterwards, I got sick & he adopted my tools. Now I am ready to enjoy my hobby again. I can make this & separate my to buy new tools (so he won't scatter them) and have my reclaimed small space. I love your ideas!!! I love your family & sharing!!! No response necessary. You are just the best!!

That little table is awesome! What's even better is your kindness at setting up that loaner kit for your friends. It's that mindset of sharing not only your tools, but your ideas and designs to the rest of us that makes you so inspiring. (A few months ago you gave this old lady courage to finally try woodworking myself.) Thanks, again for all you do!

Ryobi should do a black Friday giveaway on Anna's channel. She is their best commercial ever without even trying.

The fact that you removed the battery before you adjusted the blade. 😍😍😍

This is a table/workbench that would be idea for RVers. Dimensions could be adjusted to work as both a outdoor dining table and a workbench and fit into the available storage spaces of your RV. Great plan! Thank you Mrs. White.

I will be making two. One to work with my miter saw and drill press. The other for my sew machine and serger!

Thank you, Ana. This is so perfect for those of us just getting started with workshop and home improvement projects on a budget. I'm not in an apartment now, but I remember when I was living in a small space. This would have been a great way to store tools under the bed. When I make this, I'll just use the folding feature to save space in my garage, but store the tools in totes. Thank you. You really are a gem.

Great concept. I would add a grid of dog-holes for clamping and sawing options. Dogholes, either 3/4" diameter, 4" on center in all directions or 20mm diameter, 96 mm on center in all directions.

I made this portable bench. It’s a cool design and can be really useful but I feel it needs a few elements to make it better. The legs don’t lock so if I push it from an end the opposite legs ride up and potentially over, collapsing that end which could be an ill timed disaster. The legs totally depend on the strength of the butt joints since they pivot and that’s a long lever. Mine broke the glue on the butt joints and now only the screws are holding it together which might not be for long using pine. I probably should have cut 1x6’s from plywood. Steel corner braces can fix this. I think another 1x3 with V’s cut into the end and span those cross members could brace the legs to prevent the collapsing issue. That does make for one additional piece that won’t fit in the box though. I do really appreciate you sharing this and I learned a lot going through the process.

Bravo Ana. I will build this workbench next week-end. Keep on inspiring us. Thank you for sharing

Very nice. Now that's something I would love to have under my bed instead of junk. Thanks for sharing, Chris from Missouri

Nice little table. To add value I suggest you cut a lid to fit under the folded table, fix the tools to the lid so that it forms one neat package. Then when unpacking, hang the lid with the tools on the wall.

Fabulous! I downsized to a smaller house and this will work perfectly. Thank you AGAIN Ana.

Fasten a piano hinge to a long side and secure it to the backside of my kitchen island for extra work space when I need it. My cabin is not large.

I just learned something about screws. The larger the screw head, the better chance it will pull the two pieces of wood together, and here I have been using those little trim screws. Thanks for the tip!

This could be great for a coffee table that gets stored under a couch, too.

This is an awesome idea. A friend of mine lives in an apartment. This would be great for her. 👏👏

I do handyman work in our 55+ park. This is a great idea. Fits in the back of the SUV, holds extra tools and provides a bench at the job site. NICE. Thank You.

So many smart folks out there finding simple solutions for the DIY/ Woodworking Bug that creeps in sooner or later. Subscribed

I really appreciate that you included the plans with this, thanks a lot! This'll be perfect to use out on my condo's patio!

Thank you !!!! Exactly what we need for our small wood-shop. Needed some sturdy saw horses for cutting full sheets. Going to build 2 tomorrow!

That makes a great gift idea... thanks Ana for another Christmas gift idea... 👍

Ana- Well what a clever item! Thank you for sharing! 👏👏👏💕

Thanks Anna! It’s such a great project and gift idea!

Another superb tutorial. Thank you.

I love the idea, but I would take it one step further and add wheels on one side for easy maneuvering .

Thank you! This is exactly what I've been looking for! You never fail to have a video of exactly what I need when I need it! I have a small space and have been looking for a work bench that isn't too big and has a place a can store stuff

What a smart design. Your mind is always turning.

What a great idea for those who don’t have shop space! The handles were a great extra piece that makes it much more maneuverable

Ana, make two shallow trays to hold all of your tools (with handles that do not stick up above the table sides) so that you don't have to remove and replace the tools individually when you use the table. The trays will also make it easy to move your tools to your work site rather than carry them individually. Good video.

Por fin encontré el diseño que buscaba... sencillo, funcional y efectivo... además Ana White eres muy simpática y linda!!. Gracias!!!

Nothing wrong with Ryobi cordless tools. I've been using them for years in commercial construction and around my home. I've had mine for over eight years. Even the batteries last a long time.

I LOVE this! Thank you!

Good video. I would jusr add a latch top to contain the tools upright. Add wheels to one side to roll around when closed up/

I’m gonna make this when it starts getting a little warmer outside (don’t have a workshop) and expect it to pull double duty for most of the summer as a make shift table while we have cookouts!

Wow, even if I wasn't interested in the particular project video, I would still be mesmerized by the captivating Mrs. Ana White. Personally, I like to consider this one a portable shooting bench for the range. Nicely done.

Fantastic idea! Anna I just want to tell you that your my reason I got into DIY! I’ve took on the hobby of building furniture on my own. I purchased all the tools you use! ( holy cow what an expense! ) it’s all good though because I love all my Ryobi tools! I’m in the process of remodeling my house but next year, I will do a few of your projects (which I love!). I will send pics. I promise! Keep them coming! Thank you Anna!

This would fit under my bed in my caravan tiny house. Have been looking for a solution for my tools. Perfect thanks for sharing Ana:-)

Thanks Ana ... this is just perfect!

Awesome ‼️I could take it outside of my garage , nice. Love it.

Totally amazing!! So compact and easy to do. Thanks

She always does great work!

You're a genius Ana...this is fabulous

Hi Ana, just found your project. Well done. Simple design and "doable" with simple tools. Greetings from Paraguay.

Another fabulous design and seriously considering it for myself. Thank you.

Great job Ana! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

Great project. You are very inspiring. Thank you.

Great idea and build Ana!

I love your videos! You are so inspiring with these projects!

Really, really creative idea - thanks so much for sharing!

Outstanding! One of your best kid!!

I made this today. Thank you, Ana! Appreciate all you that you do.

Uber cool. Thanks, Ana!

Excellent use Ana!

Every week you make me want to build

Nice build! Gracias👍✌️😊🙏🏼

Greetings, All ok. Safety spectacles 👍. Thanks. Love it.

Great looking work bench

Excelente gracias por el video y la idea.

cute. good for the kiddie table at thanksgiving too! ;)

Awesome! Going to build one myself. I do a lot of off-site work and this is really handy. THANK You for posting

Fantastic. Thanks

Great project! This is even useful for anyone with a shop to use as an extra work surface when needed. Tip: If you use longer bolts, you can double nut the legs and not have to worry about the nuts working loose over time.

Great video

Cool design . im gonna add wheels to mine for job site work

Thank you

thanks for the video .

Love the idea!!!

Great build. Love it.

I am in construction/remodeling and came across this video while watching reviews on folding work tables, needless to say ..i didn't buy one, I built yours. Added a few things like clamp dog-holes and a T-track. The looks I got when I first set it up was great. You just got yourself a new subscriber.

Love the table! I’d use it for ⛺️ add moisture protectant to the legs or a boot of some sort perfect 👌

You are awesome

Dang I needed this when I was living in a shoebox in LA! 🤣👍🏻

Sehr gut, dankeschön.

To use full smart work anna 👍

This is really fantastic! A nice project for my daughter and I.

Great idea and also extendable. You could add some MFT-Style holes or even some wheels to make it easy to slide under the bed :-)

You so rock!

love my ryobi tools.

Professional job!👍🏻👏🏻

Thats a great project. Perfect for driving around with it

Nicely done.

love it

LOVE THIS! Even my hubs said he’d help with this one! Would you please link your glasses and ear protection? I’d love to get a new set as well as one for my tween! 😊

Would also be great for a laundry folding table.

Nice!!!

nice job that solved a problem i was having with a project i was building thanks

Pretty damn nifty I live in an apartment and am getting all my tools together and bought for cold forging some Viking axes and some knifes pre-fab using a grinder and what not and my own quench tank I built at the fab shop. And just about got everything together I need spent about 360$ but the last thing I needed was a workbench preferably mobile or foldable I can take out back to work this I think would be perfect, there's not a lot of weight besides the vice ill mount but I don't see it having a problem holding that, its a smaller Olympie one. I might just make this bad boy, Thank You for the great idea!!

I'm hoping to be able to start doing some woodworking and this looks like a great and useful beginner's project. I think I would add wheels so it was easier to move (just on one end I think) and some kind of a cover to keep the cats out of it would also be handy I think.

That's a really cool and useful bench!

That's cool. I need that.

I would put legs on exterior to put a bottom under, to keep tools stored while using table, and/or a drawer for tools and also add a removeable/reversible sacrificial surface...but otherwise smart and cool idea.

Did you know that this is gonna be my DIY year!!!! You read my mind.. Luv ya Girl Friend!!!

thanks for using the p505 saw and p215 drill combo set i just bot at home depot for 99.00 for the build !

I found that at the corners of boxs if I bored a 3/8" hole from the end of my soft wood box joint and sank and glued a hardwood dowel that I could screw my fasteners into the corner could be tightened without stripping the screws.

I'm going to check those tools out this weekend but will have to see what's left after my son goes to LKQ 😏🤞

It's like a giant breakfast in bed tray

Brava, super, Kiss from Italy, Genova ciaoooooooooooooooooo