DIY Fold Down Workbench

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This is a great DIY shop project. This folding workbench is fairly easy to build and adds to the organization of any garage or shop.

[@patrol681]

I am not a carpenter, but I am a keen woodworking hobbyist and "Do it your self'er," and I have to tell you that you certainly did a great job there. You made it look so simple, (and I guess it is really,) but a beautiful well thought out job nevertheless. I guess a lot of people will be copying your idea. Thanks for sharing it with us. Ed

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you Ed.

[@fredkaraeepur4260]

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[@sadanandanvv7821]

Edmund Wootton Ok

[@emtscythe3782]

Looks great Mrs. April, I've been arguing with my son ( typical 17 y/o ) over the usefulness of a fold down workbench. I had him watch this and he finally agrees with me. Simple yet effective.

[@fdort3971]

Your son should listen to you better! My sons argue with me too...simply because I'm a woman.

[@countrybygirlandgrace]

I love this fold down work bench. I'm going to make one in my camper as a dining table in my camper. Thank you for being so helpful. You are a unique person, not trying to climb to the top on the back of others but by lifting others up with you to create a money flow which in return will come back to you eventually. Thank you and keep up the great ideas!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewlewis4003]

Love this idea. Im a car guy who loves to woodwork. With a 1 car garage, I dont have space for a monster work bench and to store my car in the winter. Best of both worlds.

[@stoneblue1795]

I wish you were my neighbor... (I actually need a folding work surface like that). You have great energy.

[@yepthatisme6201]

Just wanted to let you know my nephew and I just built a very large one for my home business! 68"x42" to be exact. I had to do a few things different to make it work out right, but for the most part I used your way of building it. My wife and I both sat on it and held us. I being 6'4" at 290lbs. and her being around 100lbs at 5'6" That will hold anything I ever need to put on it!

[@honestinsincerity2270]

Other than scaling up the wood and brackets, did you do anything else special? I need to put a drill press, small metal brake, belt sander and small band saw on mine. Thank you!

[@jeremy4192]

Get on the bench and get her to sit on it. Report back.

[@PursuitOfContent]

I built a miter saw station and quickly realized I need a work table as well. Definitely using this as a guide. Thank you

[@rejj0313]

April, I recently finished my folding workbench and I added a second stop block. It saves do much space in the garage and has gotten it's use. I purchased a drill press and the jaw horse watching your videos. Thx, and you ROCK!

[@stevesteves8915]

Nice bench - I liked that you left a clamping space around the perimeter - I can't think how people cope with a workbench that you can't clamp to

[@AprilWilkerson]

I agree....clamping space on a workbench is very useful.

[@alexg3348]

Very handy, even to put into a bedroom where you can save floor space when u don't need the desk any more

[@stevenhbaker1]

I recently built this work bench. I love how it turned out. I selected it because I loved the overall design, flexibility and simplicity of the design. I purchased the reasonably priced plans from her website. While I found some minor errors on the plans, they were easily noticed and correctable. A couple tips: April's plans call for a work height of around 30 3/4", I think you will find most work benches and kitchen counters heights at 34-36"--a more comfortable work height in my opinion. Also, my garage has 24" on center wall studs. I wanted a 3' wide (wall) by 4' outward bench. In order for me to catch at least two studs I had to adjust the bench width to a minimum of 3 1/2 feet (42"). Great video & design, April!,

[@georgeridgeway7766]

I saw this plan last winter 2022. As I have no indoor shop, I had to wait until this summer to build it. I used an oil based stain on it as it will be out in the weather under a roof eave. Great video. I do have one suggestion. It shows you bringing the table down and then attaching the leg brace from underneath. Since I am 80, I merely put the table on the wall and then attached the bar across the legs with pocket hole screws. 😉

[@JohnHeisz]

Solid project and video, nicely done!

[@AttilaCsongorKiss]

Really nice. :) But at 2:13 I said yay.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks John, I appreciate it.

[@dusttilldawn123]

well done always enjoy your vids

[@MrBluray88]

I want to create this but with space to hang my tools behind the table top. Instead of a 2x4 for the base, what could I use to make 2 inches for the table and about 4 inches for my tools section? Any advice?

[@adamlau5508]

Thank You for this video. You have inspired me to do my own folding work table in my basement. Thanks a lot 👏👏👏

[@indyfastal]

Pretty sweet. I think I'm going to use this as part of my outfeed table for my table saw, thanks...

[@joannemayhew7093]

Nice idea

[@ralphguerra9668]

Wow my son just bought a new house and told him I was going to build a work table for him but he doesn't have the room this is perfect really cool!

[@gamerdadperspective5935]

I really enjoy the simplicity of this build yet no lack of quality. You are mine and my daughters favorite woodworker.

[@laurakochart6996]

I just finished building this to use as an extra workbench for my painting and frame making. Directions are great, worth getting. Thank you for putting this on here!!! A very sturdy space saver!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Great to hear! Thank you for sharing and for watching.

[@pipwilson777]

This is going to be my first project in my new Lockdown Shed!

[@jasonwilly2886]

Thanks! I have limited garage space and need a work bench. I'm new to wood working and hope to make this my first project.

[@zevilaga]

OK, I just found this video. I'm mad at you April, because you just gave me 4,5 hours of work for tomorrow. :) Thanks for the clear&simple yet brilliant design. Cheers from Hungary!

[@MrJuanchocolo]

I am delighted with his way of working, simple, practical, easy, fast. It is incredible of all the tools that you Americans have. I love you Miss April, continue with these videos that are a source of inspiration for many.

[@javajoe8980]

1. Awesome Diresta hat! 2. Recently heard about you from the Drunken Woodworker and instantly binge watched your videos. Nothing is cooler than a woman with power tools!

[@randyvollmar9791]

Great Job, I made something like this for my 3 daughters to use for homework and whatever after the homework was done. My set up was about 6' that way each one had room to work or play, the legs were hinged and cut to fit where the wall and floor met. Brought back memories, you did a great job on the table & video, SEMPER FI

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you

[@wasiiggg7568]

Hello I am Awais I am carpenter from pakistan can I work with u ??

[@KennethHibbitts-wl1zf]

I followed this a few years back for my wife’s craft house works great

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you for Sharing that and for watching.

[@pegwinn]

I like your old shop as it has character. I like your new TV show too. Nice of you to let Tim and Richard hang out ... great project. Works good for grandkids rooms as well.

[@JuanCarlosAquila]

April excellent project ..simple and practical......Congratulations

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Great project April, I really like the design. Works great in the shop or in a small house or apartment.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks Jon.

[@georgeblundell5119]

April Wilkerson

[@vilasjagtap1801]

hindi how to make folding dinnig table

[@DeeJacobson]

I was looking for more women who build stuff from scratch, when I found your channel! I shared it on to my Facebook page. Thank you for providing quality content.

[@KECIABC]

You ROCK GIRL!!!-I was just telling my neighbor I wish I had gone to a construction school. I LOOOVE DOING STUFF LIKE THIS FOR MY HOME!! Girls rock, we REALLY CAN DO Just about anything!!!💕💖💗💗💕

[@kenharris7779]

Perfect for my wife's planting needs

[@Clyzzz]

Love this bench, I’m doing mine next week on my day off, thanks for the step by step tutorial. ❤️❤️

[@ss442es]

Very cool. That is one of the two things every garage needs. A fold-down table and utility sink.Thanks for the instructions.

[@seylerfam7025]

Exactly the type of thing I’ve been thinking in my head. Just needed a visual to show my husband. Great video!

[@Thelawncarenut]

I was just telling myself I needed a workbench for my garage but I still want to park the cars in there too. Then "poof," KZbin gives me this vid as suggested. Looks like I've got some work for next weekend!

[@SpatialGuy77]

The Lawn Care Nut - POOF ... really?? ...my gay magical friend.

[@Cam._S]

Whoa. This is the first time I've seen a youtube celebrity's comment outside of their channel.

[@rickyb.9055]

My goodness April, you are quite the accomplished woodworker..You know more about this than a lot of manly weekend warriors I know do! Keep it up girl...take no prisoners...

[@rontiemens2553]

I bought the plans from April's wilkerdos site and had my son build this in my garage. I LOVE this workbench. Love it.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Glad you're enjoying it. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!

[@tomhendricksen1805]

I just found you. I am moving and putting my shop back together. One problem I always seem to have is holding long boards on my radial arm saw table. This fold-down table is a great idea I will try to integrate into the layout of my shop to solve that problem. I love the videos I have seen so far, and as a "newbie" to wood you have already answered a number of questions I ask myself. Thank you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you find my channel useful. Thanks for watching.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Excellent shop table and build video. I'm glad your feeling better and back in the shop. Regards, Bob

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks Bob!

[@frankthornal9489]

Really like that idea!

[@Fletchmeister7]

Great video April loved the look of your first fold down bench so nice to see it all explained. These look really handy for using in small workshops like mine. Dressed trendy for woodworking too, about time I got one of them Diresta hats. Keep up the great vids.

[@katandpapa]

Very cool idea! I have Cancer and im very limited on what i can do physically, but im falling in love with woodworking (small stuff) i need a workbench and your design is perfect for my needs!!! Thanks!! BE SAFE,GOD BLESS!🇺🇸🙏

[@robertsumption1243]

I just finished a stand alone garage and need a work bench for it . This is just what I need and I can use some of that left over wood along with some pallets I am taking apart so cost should be near zero THANK YOU ! I like to re cycle Bob in Michigan

[@izzyswan]

awesome! Looks great.. thanks for the shout out.

[@justinedemonacobroadhurst5683]

Very nice presentation. Wonderful idea. You make it look so easy

[@intotheblue50]

To answer an obvious question with a equally obvious answer, because you put it there! love your fold down bench.

[@leatherman651]

I'm losing my shop as I downsize for retirement. Been trying to figure out how to make my garage shareable with my tools. This video has given me many new ideas. I'm sure coming up with a way to lock the legs in place will be easy with the start you have given me. Thanks for this video. I'll be watching others. Glad I found you.

[@paulfallon181]

wow, you just make it look so easy ! I also wish you were my neighbor :-)

[@jatcod24sci]

It is a given that men and women think differently. Because of this I sometimes laugh at the way you do something like transfer measurements from the wall to the horizontal 2x4 wall attachment using a tape measure instead of just holding it against the wall and continue the marks. At the same time I like the reality of your videos (using your lap when drilling the holes instead of using a table or sawhorse), most guys would make it a point not to show that but quite a few of us have done it that way too. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Ha! That is funny, now that you say that, I have no idea why I didn't do it that way. Just didn't pop into my head at the time. ; ) I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@tedd1091]

April, I built that table about 4 years ago after watching your video. I think I may have bought the plans from you. Anyway I use it a lot and several of my neighbors have copied it as well.

[@friedhelmaugstein8706]

I built your rolling lumber cart, and have been following your channel. You have great ideas, and are very articulate when explaining things to those that may not be as talented as you are. Keep up the good work, and thanks for your great videos.

[@darbinorvar]

Great project April, I love fold-down tables, perfect for the shop - or in a small kitchen too! :)

[@bradleyjax452]

@Peyton Gary instablaster :)

[@genelopez9808]

@@bradleyjax452 .

[@AndreaArzensek]

cool and simple project, this could also be standing-laptop fold-able desk!

[@davidsobel6841]

If I build another work bench my wife will give me away as I have done with 4 perfectly good 4x8 foot benches built in the last two years,where each was an improvement on earlier benches... I keep hearing her words " you (me) need to downsize the stuff in the garage!" So I donated the lathe,table saw,dust extractor, drop drill ,baby band saw other odds and ends to a nearby mens shed and then joined the shed. Meantime we are still unable to park two cars in a three car garage!! Guess whose car is left in the driveway? Doh!

[@AdamKirbyMusic]

I made this a couple months ago for my laundry room. Total game changer having a work surface there.

[@TheOomgosh]

Oh man. I thought for a second there at the end you were going to put the workbench down and do a Matthais Wandel strength test. Looks great April!

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Well....here is a video I posted after I built my first one a year ago....kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSZnoxteKZ2hrM I did a little test and since it's held up fine I knew this one was good.

[@TheOomgosh]

April Wilkerson Ahhh, I had not seen that video. That seems plenty strong.

[@Poweraddicts]

Great video! Very simple design yet very effective. Thanks for sharing! BTW, I like you video creating style. Straight to the point and very informative.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks. : ) I appreciate the feedback.

[@canadude6401]

I built an awesome fold down table in my 1 car garage. Used a very heavy wood desk top for the table and I designed a great hinge system since it was very heavy. It sat flush against the wall and took up virtually no space. I debated about removing it when I moved, and now I regret it. The solid desk top made was rock solid. I guess the current owner got an excellent table out of the real estate deal.

[@woody1804]

April, Awesome video. I just recently bought a Pre - Fab shed and will be turning it into a small workshop. It is 11' x 16', and this project is just the ticket to conserve space. I have viewed other videos you have and you come up with some wonderful ideas, Thanx in advance for all the great work you do, your hubby should be very proud of you. Sincerely, Peter J. Brown

[@macsrock2010]

That was very cool. Your videos are informative and easy to understand.

[@marytramp5678]

really, I thought they were lacking in just about every way possible!!! seriously I just a piece of scrap for this then measured this for that then assembled that, with out exactly saying anything about what the hell she was actually doing. if I was a beginner not knowing what I was doing I would have been in teas. luckily just watching her was enough, because listening to her was a complete waste of time. she said nothing that was useful.

[@ljgault]

April, that is an outstanding idea. Love your video's.

[@r.b.l.5841]

Great job (on the bench and the Vid!) a handy tip: use screen-door spring latches to hold the bench in the up position on the wall.

[@reginacortes52]

FANTASTIC IDEA TO DO IN THE KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY, FOR NOT OCCUPING SO MUCH SPACE

[@Nugglashine]

i need to move next door to april so she can build stuff for me. lol "i asked him if i could build if for him." "ok!"

[@realsharpknives7988]

Great video. I am now a new subscriber. .

[@barsoom43]

Nice project April.. I modified your design to build an ammo reloading table in my new shop. I framed a "window" in the wall and used the space to hold dies and other reloading components. Then when the workbench is folded up, it covers that window. When I gave our kitchen a remodel a couple years ago, I saved some of the old cabinets and so I installed one of the cabinets on the wall over the workbench to hold my press. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mikearmstrong7830]

I built one of those in the late 70s that would fit over a deep freezer. It was in the walk out basement of my condo. I filled the inside with pegboard to handle the most often used tools. The floor space was tiny but suddenly there was room for a freezer and a work surface with tools. I was sorry to leave it when we moved but it had impressed the buyer enough for a higher price.

[@donchesser3375]

Great to see a build video on this one, but I'm still partial to giggle filled 22 second original.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) hehe

[@rayphillips6060]

@@AprilWilkerson what is the stud finder you are using

[@eliseoescobedo4717]

that is so GREAT

[@RoyalPiper]

Love to see a lady that can handle herself around the shop...bravo

[@KD-hb8zi]

Wow. A woman who is smart, articulate, handy, and good looking to boot. Subscribed.

[@luizbarros1744]

Smart and Beautiful

[@FrankGreenway]

looks nice, table's not bad either.

[@josephbriceno2799]

True woodworker. You are quick to improvise for customization and economy. Excellent job in both construction and education.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@thervcarnivore]

Got my materials together because I had this idea the other day. Found your video this a.m., this is literally my minds eye. But even funnier is that my table will also be 48 x 36. Was meant to be. Thanks for showing what you made.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

[@billgriese]

Thank you so much! My teenage son and I followed your plans and built one of these for the garage. I snapped a photo and was going to share with you in my comment... but I guess you can't do that. Oh well. It looks good, works great, and leaves plenty of room for our vehicles. Again, thanks for figuring this out and sharing it with the rest of us!

[@johnfale4113]

Very helpful. I just finished mine today. Your video helped me avoid some things that would have otherwise presented some complications. Much appreciated.

[@markusmichael2878]

You are not only the Hammer. Your are the whole Toolbox! :) Greetings from Germany, Markus

[@ddheller]

I just installed a 10x10’ Tough Shed and I’ve thought about putting in a wall bench for potting or tools or whatever. Thanks for the video, it gives me something to work with!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@neilforehand1121]

From watching this video I am planning to build a mobile table saw stand and a mobile mitersaw stand. I can then roll up to the folding table and use the table for outfeed. Thanks for the inspiration and I always enjoy watching your videos!!!

[@cabman86]

I love that grin you get when plan comes together. I need this in my shop.

[@rickwintle9971]

Proud of my 4x6 fold up workbench after watching April’s awesome video.

[@mr.mickles]

I'll be making two of these side by side for my wife and mother's sewing room. Very cool.

[@mr.mickles]

Wife and mother separately. My wife is not my mother.

[@mr.mickles]

Though she would tell you differently.

[@shelley5435]

Looks great. I’m thinking of building a couple fold down slatted benches for my greenhouse, so I can fold them down to have room to put my plant pots on the floor once the plants start growing tall.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@run4st717]

Built a fold up work table the other day after seeing your table. Instead of legs I used chains to hang it. Thanks for the idea.

[@jimmytate7587]

April. I wasn't aware that you were an Okie. I was born in Duncan and all of my brothers, sisters and cousins still live there. I am a transplanted Californian now but still maintain ties to the old home. I should have realized from your independent no nonsense way of doing things that you were from a state that has always had DIY women and men at the front of the pack. Nice work, and nice channel.

[@murdomcnab1603]

Very well done! I have a small garage with limited space and your excellent video makes it look possible. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@tammiecarbohn6796]

I especially like that you added the stop block on the legs. Great idea.

[@cristianocristofolini7963]

Hello April, I always watch your work here in Brazil, very good, my father is a carpenter and said that you are an excellent professional. Congratulations.

[@fredwestbuilding2155]

The best fold-down bench I've seen yet. Bravo.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@PPMOCRG]

I love this idea! I have a super full garage that I try to work in, but I have little work space. This is perfect. I can make this and then fold it up when I need to use that spot for something else.

[@markbonham3477]

Just love the simplicity of that design with the stop and piano hinge. I got to build one!

[@jessieflores8788]

I need one for my laundry room and this is the easiest one I have found. Thank you so much for the video

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Joelle_StardustUniverse]

I just finished building my fold-down workbench. Works great! Really happy! Thanks...

[@DDevil090980]

Love you're channel April. Made this table (190x110 cm) myself this month. Great space saving if you have a single garage. Greetz from the Netherlands

[@kennyg4026]

EXACTLY what I needed. You make things look so easy, but this one actually was easy. THANKS

[@Shadoweclipse1386]

Super cool project! If you made the legs weighted so they always stayed perpendicular to the floor when you're lowering it, you could probably also add a shelf for things between the two legs, so you'd have a shelf on the wall for stuff, and a shelf you could still have when the table is lowered too!! I also had the idea of making two lowering tables like you have, but back-to-back, and on a portable cart. You could shove it in the corner when you don't need it, and move it wherever you want when you've got a project. SO many possibilities with your great design!!

[@bobp6443]

Well done tutorial! The perfect solution for me to add a work table over a chest freezer in an otherwise very crowded shed.

[@dragonfly264]

This is SO perfect. I was trying to design my own since I recently refinished my garage for a wood shop but also wanted to be able to pull my car in during the winter. Thanks so much!❤

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@sonnyo4273]

Great project. Very well demonstrated and easy to understand. I am redoing my workshop and this is going to be part of it. Brains and Beauty....what a combo.

[@billbudnic2941]

Very slick. Love the shout out to Izzy, just recently saw some of his stuff online. If I had any wall space left in my ridiculously crowded shop, I would build this just for the fun of it. Maybe in my next place...

[@nspinicelli]

I freakin' love it... so many KZbinrs assume that you're a master carpenter. This is something me, and average Joe, can do without turning it into an expensive project. Cheers!

[@rontiemens2553]

I bought the excellent plans and built the bench. Easy project, and a VERY nice addition to my Automotive Service Bay/Wood-shop otherwise known as my garage!