A fellow woodworker asked if I had a plan for a folding workbench or work center. I was able to come up with a few and have listed them here. A folding work bench is an ideal solution for a small shop, or for a shop that shares floor space in the garage.
The next folding workbench plan is ideal for someone looking for a fixed bench, but needs to make room for other tools. It attaches to your shop wall and folds down to make room. It has a 2 tier design that is quite clever.
http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/wall_bench.html
The final folding workbench plan is almost a combination of the first 2 plans. It attaches to a wall and folds down, yet has ample work surface similar to the first workbench.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3927170,00.html
Good luck with whichever plan you select.
Mel
May 17, 2012 #1 AuthorHi – trying to find a link to the plans pictured at the top – but it just links me to family handman website. Do you have an updated link? Thanks!
admin
May 17, 2012 #2 AuthorMel,
Good news, the plan still existed on the Family Handyman site, but there was a new page. Here is the page:
http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Woodworking/Workbenches/folding-workbench
The picture now links to that plan as well. If it ever goes dead again, I kept a print version of the folding workbench plan.
Thanks for letting us know that the link was dead. Good luck with your project.
http://www.WoodworkCity.com
boblaw
April 29, 2009 #3 AuthorHolly,
Thanks for the nice words. The folding benches are huge space savers and perfect for most garages or shops.
Holly
April 29, 2009 #4 AuthorJust wanted to say, I subscribe to feed updates for your blog and I really enjoy looking at all the possibilities. This particular design has been my favorite yet, and though I haven’t had the opportunity or space to attempt any of them… I do hope to do so in the future. Thank you for all your free information!