Space-saving fold down DIY workbench

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

This Wall Mounted Fold Down Workbench is a Game Changer for Tiny Homes and Small Workshops! Static workbenches and Dining Tables suck up a lot of valuable space in your Workshop or Tiny Home. Having a Workbench or Dining Table that you can fold up and store flat against your wall frees up so much space. In my case, l can now park my car in the garage which l haven’t been able to do for a number of years! You’re going to love this one. The video below is a simple, Step by Step process showing how the Workbench is made. I hope you enjoy it 👍😁

Materials

Below is a list of materials that l used to make the Fold Down Workbench. All of the materials l purchased from Bunnings 👍

• 90mm x 35mm Construction Grade Pine for the Legs: 2 @ 2.4m

• 90mm x 35mm Construction Grade Pine for the Frame Underneath the Benchtop, the Upper Leg Brace and the Top Lock Down Board: 2 @ 2.4m

• 70mm x 45mm Construction Grade Pine for the Bottom Ledger Board: 1 @ 1.2m

• 17mm Formply / Plywood for the Benchtop and Apron Strips (Plywood Edge Banding) 1 @ 1.8m x 1.2m

• Screws for the Legs: 12 @ 60mm

• Screws to Join the Corners of the Frame Beneath the Benchtop: 4 @ 60mm

• Screws to Attach the Upper Leg Brace to the Legs: 8 @ 60mm

• Screws to Attach the Apron Strip (Plywood Edge Banding) to the Underside of the Benchtop: 26 @ 8G x 30mm

• Pocket Hole Screws to Attach the Frame to the Underside of the Benchtop: 15 @ 32mm

• Bugle Head Batten Screws for Attaching the Bottom Ledger Board and the Top Lockdown Board to the Wall: 4 @ 7Omm

Tools

Makita Circular Saw:https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-1800w-185mm-corded-circular-saw_p6320431

Makita Cordless Drill: https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-brushless-hammer-driver-drill-kit-dhp484sfe_p6240427

DeWalt Mitre Saw: https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-305mm-1675w-dual-bevel-slide-compound-mitre-saw-dws780-xe_p049740...  

Makita Sander: https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-300w-random-orbital-sander_p6240110

Builders / Framing Square: https://www.bunnings.com.au/crescent-lufkin-600-x-400mm-rafter-square_p5660487

Circular Saw Jig for Cutting Straight: https://etsy.me/3yjHutJ

Massca M2 Pocket Hole Jig:  

Empire Square: https://www.bunnings.com.au/empire-180mm-laser-etcher-rafter-square-true-blue_p0154654

Safety Glasses:  

Hearing Protection:

Steps

Step 1

All the Steps for the Construction can be seen in the video. It will be easier to construct if you follow the video. 

Step 2

The below photos show the Bench being folded up against the wall.

Step 3

Here are just a few close ups of the project for you to get a better idea of how it all goes together.

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @@DIY4Knuckleheds 

Great   space saving project  as  houses are getting smaller  there days .

[TheRenoDad]

Mate, can I just say.. I found you on YouTube when I researching building a low deck and you're an absolute legend 👍

Love your content, keep it up. 

Luke

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Thanks mate 👍 Yeah l agree that places are getting smaller and smaller these days and this is where these types of benches are ideal 👍😁

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Cheers mate! Appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺

[madscott]

Hi,

Are there any dimensions associated with this fold down table that I could use please,

Thanks,

Iain

[EricL]

Hello @madscott 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @DIY4Knuckleheds to make them aware of your question. It's a very clever fold away table and looks very sturdy. Despite its large size it folds up very neatly.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

G'day Iain, glad you liked the Fold Down Workbench. If you're interested, here's the link to the Plans: https://etsy.me/3FWeCuL

Cheers,

Shane 👍