DIY Folding Mobile Workbench

[@ebombaci77]

This may be one of the BEST woodworking videos on the net. As I was low on funds, I used recycled pallete wood and a flat piece of laminated MDF I found thrown out by one of my nieghbours. I used old window sashs that were laying around and old hinges from an old door. My only purchases were 4 x 75mm / 3" locking swivel casters (4) and 4 x 12.5cm / 5" strap hinges (4) and proper wood screws. The only thing I had to keep an eye on was the twist on some of the pallete wood, but it's the most useful bench ever! I use it ALL THE TIME under my car port as I don't have a garage. I also added a removable four point power board to the side which hooks on to two screws on the side. THANKS SO MUCH for making this video. I LOVE MY PORTABLE WORK BENCH! - Aussie Ed.

[@brando2594]

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[@ricky4682]

I love the fact you aren't one of thos big titles hussys.. it makes watching this video for blokes.. so much More educational.. good job mate.

[@leonardorojas1781]

You and your husband are very fortunate to have each other. You're a smart woman with the tools. Very good job! I planning to build this but slightly heavier to take to job sites. :)

[@MultiNick]

So good to this as the newer generations have lost " shop ; i.e. wood, auto, metal, ceramics shop, etc..." and it's a lost art. I'm a Maintenance man and absolutely LOVE working with my hands and seeing this is GREAT ! You have great skills, a nice design and build. Rock on sistah !!

[@marbetu5394]

i think it is very good. I can't understand the removable dowels though. could you show them working? or how you put them in?

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

I've made several of these smaller, as stands in my shop. I need space-saving and flexible. Nice job using the sash locks! I may replace a couple of them on the ones I built. Also Iiked the reinforced top. To attach my top I used 2-4 countersunk carriage bolts and a thru star knob to secure each one underneath. Another way to make it more stable: I made a bottom shelf that fits on the bottom ledge. I don't secure it, it stays solid, helps keep everything square and you can put whatever tools and materials you are using for your project down there. Easy to remove and mine can store in the folded workbench, but that would depend on the dimensions of your bench/stand.

[@PneumaticAddict]

That's genius! I was just thinking how nice it would be to have a lower shelf. I may need to make one now. Thanks!

[@milvolts1]

I would sand down or quarter round the edges of the top with a router to avoid splinters. Great job!

[@lui1648]

Just completed building the mobile workbench using the plans I purchased from you. I was unsure of my ability to transfer the measurements for the dowel placement so I cheated. I turned the top over and drilled a half inch deep hole equidistant from each corner and glued a half inch x 11/4 in dowel in the holes. Each dowel had a center sharp "pin" made from a cut off finishing nail. I turned the top over and put it in place. The sharp pin marked the exact correct spot for me to drill the receptacle hole and the top fit perfectly. As I mentioned before the next project is the folding saw horses. Thanks again for your great ideas.

[@beaufighter245]

What a great idea! I'm looking at ways to give a little more countertop for the kitchen, but not permanent such as an island or breakfast bar. This will be the solution as can be stored away. Thanks for posting.

[@itsmejoom]

Great Build. I made this for my husband for his birthday and the only issue that I ran into was the butt hinges. I got the 3 inch but you didn't specify on the list that they were narrow ones so I guess I got the regular ones and it took me a minute to figure out that the hinges were the wrong ones. Other than that the build came out amazing!!! Not bad for my first wood work build!!! Thanks a bunch! The hubby loved it!!

[@davidakridge2831]

I'm in the middle of my build and BAM!! the same thing. I bought the 3"x3" hinges and they do not work. I looked up on Home Depot site and saw that there are 3" narrow hinges. I'm leaving now to exchange them. Good thing I live 5 minutes from there.

[@wizardwillbonner]

I have a very very very limited area for storing a workbench(3'x 8') and power tools(table saw, band saw, drill press, etc) which will be stored on shelves or french cleats. I like this idea, thanks for sharing!

[@josezuniga9576]

Great video. Thanj you. I'm a bigger and not familiar with tools and assesories. But I love this project. Also I'm disabled so this will be fun to make.

[@BIGDAN1122]

I built this just made it 40" tall and aligns perfectly with my larger wall stored bench on casters

[@eltee9547]

This will be very convenient for me since I'm currently working without a workshop. I manage to work under my carport and often have to assemble my work either on the floor or put everything together on my back porch. Thanks for the plan and cut list. Cheers!

[@PneumaticAddict]

I glad to hear that! Let me know how it works out for you.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

Just found your DIY Folding Mobile Workbench video. I like your design. It is an interesting comparison to the Worx brand "Pegasus Folding Table & Sawhorse". Both designs collapse for convenient storage, but they do so differently. Yours has wheels, the Pegasus does not. The Pegasus comes pre-assembled and includes two clamps. Yours is a DIY project, and whoever completes the project can take pride in their work. I like that you demonstrate techniques to construct projects that can be used by people who don't already have a workshop or can be used in a "field expedient" environment. A couple of years ago, I purchased a set of Pegasus Sawhorses (with clamps) and a Pegasus Folding Table & Sawhorse (with clamps), which have met my needs for portable workbench surfaces (for now, at least). With a couple of two-by-fours and a sheet of 2'x4' plywood, the sawhorses compete with your Folding Mobile Workbench in function, if not elegance of design. I like learning of the solutions people have created to solve the problems of small or temporary workspaces that still yearn for a full suite of capabilities. Thank you for sharing your video, "Pneumatic Addict".

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

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[@jandecourtney4638]

Wow I love this video. As a beginner DIYer, I'm happy to see a woman -- with gray hair like me -- using power tools. Very inspiring! Nice music too, great project. Glad to see a video like this. Thank you.

[@johnnylirungan]

Wow, very genius idea for saving the space. Definitely will be build one since space in my garage is limited.

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

I like this. I'm making mine similar with one design change to add stability. Make the top first and set the dimensions of the legs. Then make the folding cross-pieces a little bigger. When they are unfolded, they should be under tension and "snap" open. They can still be latched to lock them in place. Great stuff.

[@germariedekock5005]

Hi Elisha. I got the plans last year and built the workbench. I love it! The only thing I did not keep in mind was your 4x2's differ a bit in size than what I could get here in South Africa so it does not close completely. I could cut off some of the folding panels but I don't want to lose the length of the table as I made a bigger table top so I left it as is. I have a bench that it is not in the way but is there when I need it. My dad has a solid workbench and if I asked to use I could only get to use maybe 40cm x 60cm of 200cm x 60cm, which was super frustrating and I rarely made something due to this limited space I could use. This bench is just perfect and I could finally begin to get to do more woodworking. Thanks for sharing this great idea!

[@lauramarshall6376]

This is brilliant! I have no space at all because my garage is a portrait studio, so I can't do wood working in there - NO sawdust allowed. Now I can roll this outside and go to work! Thank you.

[@shumeister1059]

Hey there, if you use wood glue along with screws, you'll make even stronger furnitures. The way your work bench opens up is pretty slick.

[@joecocuzzo5556]

I just finished this. I used Rocker bench castors that flip up and let the legs rest on the ground instead of the swivel castors. I made the legs 31" long vs 27 because of the loss of the 4" castor height. The bench is surprisingly sturdy when opened and the top is installed. I mortised the 1x3 in the spots where the sash lock needed room to nest so the structure would collapse more fully. A set of dowel centers made locating the 4 dowels for the top a lot easier than measuring, just pick the 4 spots in the base and then use the dowel centers to mark the corresponding spots to drill in the bench top. I only had 2 1/2" centers, so I did two, installed the dowels, then marked the next pair with the top on the first pair. Self centering hinge bit also was nice to have to drill the pilot holes for the hinges.

[@maxstrange7606]

Could you possibly post a picture of it and maybe a close-up of the adjustments you made?

[@mr.robinson1982]

You have given me the FIRST woodworking project of the new year...I only have 1/2 of a garage to use for my projects....love the idea. I'll send you photos when its completed. K

[@PneumaticAddict]

YES! You'll love it. Mine is so handy. I'd love to see what you make

[@woodprojectswithalex2692]

This is one of the best ideas for who woodworker or carpenter has no much space to do something! Also, this bench is very handy to use on the job site and easy to move by a small truck! Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great project, I love folding and collapsing stuff! I'm planning on a shop overhaul this summer and I'm thinking about some folding carts as part of that, this gave me some great ideas. I forget who I picked it up from, but if you have a bunch of hardware to do some double sided tape or CA glue an activator is awesome for getting it lined up and holding it in place while you pre-drill and screw. Probably one of my favorite tips I've picked up.

[@kxrsuperstar]

Wifey converted the garage workshop into a gym a few houses ago so I lost my workshop the last 3 houses. This is perfect. Bought the plans and starting next week

[@timfarmer3208]

Didn't mind paying a minimal price for the plans. She did a terrific job with the video and clarity on instructions. The effort is well appreciated. I will be building mine this weekend.

[@MrTux62]

I made this for my garage workshop- what a great space saver.

[@PneumaticAddict]

I'm so glad to hear that! Have you used it to make anything cool yet?

[@larryb4122]

Absolutely love this idea. What I like even better is that a female is showing us how it is done! Love the build! I'm in the same situation and plan to build a copy of my own. Thanks for sharing!

[@lennycook206]

Did you shuffle one out Larry?

[@JustinRiley1987]

8:50 so true! no one wants to finish a project and then clean up afterwards! I like that Ryobi tool, pretty neat! thanks!

[@deniscoleman8790]

Very good design, thank you. I like Ryobi tools, they've come on a lot in the past few years.

[@markodjordjevic9609]

I like this thing. You made great video, and project. You solved my space problem. Thank you. While I was looking at your video, one idea crossed my mind. If you fold on shorter size, you will have two pieces same size, and maybe stronger table.

[@tangamanga94]

I'm not that handy but now that I'm a home owner I find that there's always projects to get done around the house. This table will be perfect for my needs. Thanks for the video.

[@chrismckenzie820]

Just finished making mine today. It's pretty stout for a folding workbench. Messed up on the dowel rods. I accidentally drilled too far into one of the holes on the table top for the dowel rod. Still turned out reallly well though. The cut sheet and the step by step directions helped a lot. I look forward to making more of these kinds of projects.

[@robosborne722]

I was unable to find the cut sheet. Would you be able to share this with me? Thanks

[@walterferguson5465]

Ok, to be honest the fact that your a woman and you simplified something that most of use or will use everyday come as no surprise. Simple, study and doable. I have seen 20 or 30 videos on here some simple and cost effective others were created by wood working pros, which I respect but, for those of use that do not have a shop, this is something that I did in 30 min. i'm a comp tech & DIY'er, but love simplicity. Beautiful job. Also I attached a jig opennig and table saw plate. 2min attachment saved a world of time and space.

[@Thetailofthetrident]

This workbench will pull double duty. It will serve as a workbench, and the other function will be an extra table top surface for BBQs. I'll make two separate tops. I just purchased the plans. And just so you know my wife said your the only pretty woman that, I have permission to watch for 10 minutes or longer ; if you keep on producing these genius projects and plans that is LOL! Keep up the good work and if there is anything else as slick that comes up, I'll buy those plans as well. We will be making that bench in a few days coming. My wife is handy as well she has made some quality xylophones and marimbas.

[@jim7smith]

Excellent way to keep those table top devices handy but easily moved out of the way. Love the simple outfeed rollers.

[@brianfoster7064]

This is just what I need for the workshop that I'm putting together! Though, instead of dowels, I think that I'll go with bolts and nuts. But that's just me. Great job on the video.

[@dukekipington193]

VERY COOL! I would maybe look at chamfering the support beams just a touch on the underside of the table top so that it will go in place a touch easier though.

[@jparky1972]

Wow. Awesome. The sashe window lock idea is really good. I'd have used a gate style twist latch. But the sashe locks should have less slop in them. I would imagine 4 locating pegs in the worktop should be enough to keep it square.

[@alfredabbey6162]

I want to use a similar concept to make a dining room table that can be folded up and moved out of the way for more space when we’re not having a meal or playing games at the table. By the way we have 11 children at home plus my wife and I and we often have friends over so we need a lot of extra seating capacity. After this my next project will be chairs that are also collapsible/storable when not in use.

[@juanbriza4599]

Hola muy chevere, ya lo copie casi exacto, y lo utilizo muy seguido gracias, y me alegra ver tus videos gracias

[@MichelleAbbott082013]

Thank You! This solves a problem for me. I was thinking about making a top that could convert into a router table & table saw, but setting it on a couple of saw horses didn't seem like it would be stable enough. With this, I can make interchanging tops and still save on space. We are working in a medium garden shed with very little space.

[@tratzum]

I did a quick design off of this video. Seems like a great idea. The hardware needed for this is expensive.

[@johnthompson3462]

Very smart and functional build.I can see a lot of those being built this summer

[@PneumaticAddict]

Thank you! I hope so

[@xXMJHarvey89Xx]

Couldn't get mine to completely collapse flush. Theres maybe 1/2 inch of wood sticking out by the hinges of the support arms. Not sure what went wrong. You made it look so easy. Lol. It was my first major project. Im still satisfied with it. 2 drills is better than one. Having to switch bits every time was tedious and my hands started cramping. I used 1 ryobi drill and 5 1/2 inch circular saw. The battery didnt last had to charge 3 times. Gonna need a spare or upgrade my arsenal. Was a fun but exhausting project in this Texas Heat. Thank you so much for your videos. Keep it up. Subbed.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Beautiful and TALENTED woman ! Great bench, great video ! Thanks ! Cheers from Canada, Polar Bear country.

[@GJ11598]

Great idea for a foldable out-feed table as well!

[@mikec2810]

Nice project! I'm going to have to make this,thanks!

[@SalvoDan]

The dowels and stretchers are a stroke of genius. I may have to make a collapsible Runoff table for my table saw…

[@david48697]

Interesting! I made a very similar 'layout' table from a set of plans purportedly from a 1958 popular mechanics issue (I never saw the magazine, a friend gave me the plan). I wish *I* had thought of the dowels! (everytime I assembled the table, I secured the top with a pinner then spent time cutting them off when putting the furschlugginer thing away)....

[@Merlinsluck]

Great design!. Very portable and will transport well for jobs away from home. Well done!

[@davidakridge2831]

Just finished my bench this afternoon. I'll have to say it turned out awesome. It's been mentioned in the comments that the hinges are 3" narrow utility type. They are in a 2 pack. I bought the wrong ones. Someone else mentioned it not folding together completely. In mine this was due to the sash locks hitting the sides. I'm very happy with the bench. Thanks for sharing this.

[@vitriolix]

I think that needs some angled support that you drop into place once it's open, you can see it flexing after its all setup and i'd worry about putting heavy stuff on it, could collapse

[@TranTheClever]

This is so awesome!!! I just found your channel, I’ve never held a power tool but now I’m so curious. My husband and I are on the hunt for our first house and I’m going to have to invest in some tools to start my own DIY projects. So inspirational!!!! 2:36

[@johnford7847]

Looks like a decent, space-saving assembly table. Thank you.

[@Ricardosanchez0111]

Very nice. I honestly don't know anything about woodworking but I love watching videos like this its very inspiring. Good work.

[@PneumaticAddict]

Thank you!

[@golfcat33]

Nice fixing to move and only will have one car garage so this is a must have for me! Thanks for sharing!

[@georgedownes5530]

Wow this is something I must build as I have no shop,I need something like this foldable as I have no space .it will fit nicely in my hallway cupboard . Fantastic job. George ,Liverpool england.

[@stgeorge143]

Nice! Bought the plans. Will tackle this weekend.

[@matthewperkins5584]

outstanding.. thanks from over in the UK, I'm just getting in to woodworking, and its great to see videos that clearly explain what is happening!

[@claudiodiaza.6695]

A really nice design, it saves you a lot of space, and it doesnt look heavy, great project. Greetings from Chile.

[@PneumaticAddict]

Thank you! You're right. It's not too heavy at all. I'm excited to give it a go.

[@OptimysticalStudiosPDXPortland]

This is great. I'm pondering what changes I would need to make to turn it into a folding metalsmithing bench (something students could hammer on).

[@PneumaticAddict]

Great idea! Let me know if you decide to build it

[@prometheus7504]

Bought the plans for this and I like how you included all the necessary details for materials cut list and assembly instructions. Well formatted and easy to understand. Thank you and I look for ward to seeing more projects

[@sarahharris-prewett8035]

where can i buy the plans ?

[@prometheus7504]

@@sarahharris-prewett8035 in the description under the video is a link to them

[@ezekielfrranks1314]

You're just a dream -- and quite handy with the tools too! Thanks for these great ideas!

[@dannyboy8067]

1:37 good old knee clamp. I've been using that a lot today!

[@sarahcrossen550]

This could be a great potting/harvest table for my garden with a modified tabletop(: could even make an additional tabletop (finished) and swap it out to be additional workspace for my crafting office or the occasional extra workspace needed in the kitchen when prepping holiday meals.

[@grat2010]

Awesome, awesome, awesome. Hope it's as easy as you made it look. We currently have a work table that takes up a lot of room and I'd like to reclaim that space. Hoping to break it down and use the wood to make this instead.

[@jacquesclemou9396]

Hello Elisha thanks for sharing your project, is sensational congratulations and especially for making things easier to make a work table like this, is really wonderful, to occupy little space, greetings and I give you a like.

[@TheChsmith]

Great set up! Now just bore 2 holes in the end to add a removable pipe Moxon vise

[@Jinx-wj9fe]

Wow! That is awesome! I dont have enough space for full workbench so this look very usefull for me! Thank you very much!!! 🤩😍🥰💚💚

[@Deserdados]

I'm going to start this project today! Thanks for the tips, and good luck with the new workshop. Hugs from São Paulo.

[@mikeryan4524]

Another good project. I have an idea for a couple of these. Hey, you could go Ask This Old House, you could be Babe Vila! C'mon, I thought that was pretty good...

[@stuartmills5704]

Love it. Gotta build me one. Just like you I have a good size garage but still with limited space. This will definitely come in handy. Thank you

[@willpower4291]

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[@paulmaryon9088]

Hi greetings from the UK, brilliant I mean BRILLIANT!! off to make myself one thanks so much for posting x

[@minds4game]

This was a nice weekend project. I'm really surprised how much weight it can hold. Thanks for the idea!

[@TheArlberg1]

Lady this is a very fine production and I will try to make one like it! I need to find the details but do not know how to get them yet. April Wilkinson I like too and both of You put me where I like to be + home with my Tools and Pets!

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

My collapsible outside workbench is two sawhorses from the Home Depot with a piece of 1/4 inch plywood(1/4 sheet) and an extension cord to run from my deck. Definitely not as nice as yours but it works too. Tip: If you leave your bench unpainted you can put AnchorSeal2 on the cut ends to prevent end checking or spliting. Really cool stuff.

[@Miguel_Molina]

thats a really cool idea thanks

[@catmando4914]

Great, I too have limited space to work in, and I'll make a couple at different heights to use as out-feed tables. Thank you very much.

[@yobryan88]

nice videos! In one of them you said I don't call myself a woodworker but I assemble wood, and it makes me happy and recognized myself in that :) keep the good work!!!

[@smahendra1948]

First thing tomorrow, I am going to build one for me. Thanks for the link to the full building plan.

[@seansysig]

Nice design mods and build.

[@MS-ti8ub]

You are THA GIRL!!!!! i loved it, specially the way it can be folded and set up in a smaller place until I need it again. I will try to make one for myself Thank you!!!

[@abuubaydullah1]

I'll be building one of these, as space is premium, as i work from home, thank you so much for sharing .

[@rahulsmishra]

Looks great. I didn't notice any locking mechanism on the wheels so not sure how you keep it from moving?

[@sorrea2141]

I also made this workbench. Only thing i did different is that i made those boards underneath the worktop a bit bigger. I placed them behind the upper crossbar. Now i do not need a lock on it because the board underneath acts as the lock. This also made it unnecessary to put those dowels in the sides. Also left out the bottom crossbar, since i would always kick it.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

I appreciate your strengthen idea's. Well done! 👍 🇨🇦

[@andreb.8266]

Very good job, can I suggest a support to the table top on the rear of the folded workbench and a handle on the side to make one unit very easy to move ?

[@chadmarkley]

I built it and i love it!!! I wasn't sure if it would all come together, but I figured it out and it is so great. I use it all the time

[@sejor100]

Muy bueno exelente trabajo no entiendo demasido el ingles pero no hace falta , a simple vista se ve bien good

[@2012WCIH]

Wow...just found your channel. Pretty cool idea. Space is my biggest problem in my tiny room here in Germany. Thumbs up and you have a new subscriber

[@gabes8904]

I have been looking for something like this for a while that’s portable and takes less space. Thanks for the inspiration.

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[@augustocesarmartins5281]

Lo armé y funciona perfecto,, Felicitaciones por el diseño y muchas muchas gracias por compartirlo!!! Ademas, . el sistema es adaptable a las mas variadas funciones. Gracias!!!1

[@somedude0505]

Wait a minute!!! Imagine this being built out of square tubbing, angle iron, and a metal top! Awesone welding table!!!

[@harishpahuja9328]

I just love this design.

[@RobMacKendrick]

Thanks for that sash lock tip. That's gonna come in handy for a lot of things.

[@robertkerby2581]

Great design, and Craftsmanship! I bought your build plans; subsequently built this "Collapsible Workbench;" and use it almost everyday. (A few years back). Thank you for this awesome Workbench, which I absolutely enjoy using! Well done!