I just finished this workbench. I’m not very experienced so it took me longer than it probably should have. I did make a couple modifications. Instead of notching the bottom leg braces and the center cross support, I drilled and inserted a threaded 1/4-20 insert in the ends of the center cross support. Of course there are holes drilled in the lower leg braces to match. I attach the brace to the supports with a knob that has a 1/4-20 threads. I also installed the wheels on the inside of the legs. This way they don’t take up any extra space. Thanks for the great plans and videos.
Man this is exactly what I need. I don’t even need to fold it into the wall, but to have a knockdown work bench for if I have to move it outside or inside. This is perfect!
Once my shop is ready I will be building this. Thanks for the inspiration. Excellent design. One of my favorite features is the homemade edge banding... outstanding! Who says cheap and simple be to be ugly?
I made one of these a few years ago but without the timber spreader/stablizer. My legs screw to the underside of the table. It's fantastic. Easy to setup and pull down and hang on the wall
Wow I want this exact bench for my art area. I have been thinking about this type of layout for a long time. I live in an apartment and can't do the wood work. :( But this is wonderful! Thanks for sharing
Great project idea! Thanks. Seems like a pretty good amount of weight on those bolt lock on top. Also, I would have staggered the screws on the bottom board attached to the studs to keep it from rocking after time since the screws go across the middle. Other than those critiques, I really thinks you did an awesome job.
I have watched several videos with variations on the same theme. I don't really see the need for all the plugs to hide screws, but perfection can be hard to explain some times. 😉 What I like the most was the wheels are side mounted so they are not part of the stability when table is in use. This was the first video I found on folder work bench and I went back through history to find it again. Thanks for sharing.
The only change I would make is to add a couple metal plates to the underside where it is held by the door latches, to prevent the wood from becoming indented over time.
Super cool! I built a beginners bench out of 2x4s several years ago (it was supposed to end up as a desk after it was used for the project but it ended up staying outside under the carport and currently sees no use) definitely thinking about giving this as a try as a sort of stowaway table with the folding legs, would be handy and a lot more portable 😂
The dowels hiding the screws need to have the grain in the same orientation as the main wood piece otherwise you'll drive everyone with OCD crazy. Or maybe that was the point?
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate the design - very clever🙂, and being able to replace the top, when it gets well-used, is something I'd considered. Being foldable, how solid does it feel when in use? I'm setting up a workshop at our new home, I probably have enough room to accommodate one without having to fold it away but I like the flexibility, just in case I do need extra floor space on the odd occasion. Thanks again.
Thanks! It is solid when I use it for what I do. With that being said I do not use many hand tools and I imagine if I am doing a lot of hand planing I would want a heavier, more solid bench.
@@ThomasCustomWoodworks Thanks for your prompt response. I’m thinking I still really like your idea and I’ll get your plans, then maybe add a little customisation. If it’s only being put away every now and then, maybe some removable bolts through the bottom brace, extra side braces or slightly heavier materials might help. Certainly the wheels you added, that swing right up so it stands directly on its legs, would help there too (rather than a design where the wheels are just braked).
That’s is really cool. Thanks for sharing. I want to build one so went to Home Depot to get 2x4 but all has bow and twist. Where do you get your construction lumber?
how heavy is the table? I was hoping to be able to use a vise on it occasionally, do you think its sturdy enough? or should i consider a 2x4 build for the top? not even sure Id be able to lift it onto teh wal?
The table weighs exactly 97 pounds but of course you are not lifting all of that weight when you fold it into the wall. It might wobble a tad if you attach a vise and use hand tools on a board. Also the way I built the top is not conducive to adding a traditional vise since it is 3/4” plywood with a slight overhang.
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond! This video I made will solve your problem. This Folding Workbench Has 1 Fatal Flaw ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WDpTjJr_zNs.html
I tried to click on the link and it keeps saying there are too many requests. I copied the link and tried different servers and kept getting the same error message. Congratulations on a high demand for your project! Is there any other way to access the link? Thanks!
A quick question, how realistic is it to think a 57 y old female with a bit of a dodgy back can actually lift this into place and back down? I think your design is the answer to my space issues, I just don’t want to build it then not be able to put it away etc. thanks
It's a little bit more work, but a cable a pulley system could make it a simple task for years to come. Think of a castle drawbridge! Next step RU-vid videos on how awesome pulleys are! lol
Being someone who has little to 0 wood working tools, unable to make a proper 45° consistently, do you think you could do another video with help in this? Or recommend how to make this with basic tools??
