Free 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook:  

Get tool plans

Homemade Retractable Surface Workbench


PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
zzzzdoc on lumberjocks.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade workbench utilizing two tool cabinets as a base. A dual layer of 3/4" and 1/2" plywood was bolted to the tops of the cabinets. Sections of 1-3/4" butcher blocks riding on heavy-duty slides were attached to the plywood to provide retractable work surfaces for power tools.
RATING:
(0)
Post a comment
Mar 30, 2014 4:22 PM
DIYer
Not a bad idea. I've been thinking of a similar setup for a rack.
Read all comments
Rate this build:
CATEGORIES:
TAGS:
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
3


Newest Forum Posts
  1. Hand drill chainsaw accessory - GIF by ToolTalkBot on 2024-10-16 19:13:02
  2. Brake--Sheet Metal--28 inch by remidgett on 2024-10-16 18:53:51
  3. Squid jigging trawler - GIF by Ralphxyz on 2024-10-16 18:42:01
  4. Flipping rail track switch - GIF by BuffaloJohn on 2024-10-16 16:06:29
  5. Leaf removing machine - GIF by BuffaloJohn on 2024-10-16 15:52:12
  6. Manufacturing grinding discs - GIF by ToolTalkBot on 2024-10-16 15:42:02
  7. CNC lathe spindle shaft - video by Jon on 2024-10-16 13:53:17
  8. Roller stand from scissor jack - video by Jon on 2024-10-16 13:46:20
  9. Piston ring end gap grinder - video by Jon on 2024-10-16 13:44:49
  10. Powder coating oven - video by Jon on 2024-10-16 13:44:20
DIY Retractable Surface Workbench - comment on how to build a Retractable Surface Workbench - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Mar 30, 2014 4:22 PM
Not a bad idea. I've been thinking of a similar setup for a rack.

Related Homemade Tools:


Get tool plans


Signup for our newsletter and get the 186 More Best Homemade Tools eBook free!