Foldable Workbench for your Living Room | DIY IKEA Hack

[@eileenball3336]

These tables can be very heavy to move, so this is a fantastic idea, just what I'm looking for in a sewing table, thank you for the video

[@jasonnguyen170]

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

[@IScreamer]

I'm so happy that I noticed your video. I have been planning on getting the same table (hopefully, like you, second-hand) and modifying it in much the same way so that it can be used in the craft room in my new house. You have provided focus for me, so thank you so much! You are lucky that your girlfriend is okay with you moving your tools and workbench into her living room 😁

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hallo, I’m very happy, that a lot of you liked the video and got inspired by it. Some of you kept asking about a link to the last wheels I used (the ones with the angle iron) and I would really love to provide you with a direct link, but as I’m from Germany, it’s really hard to even find results from outside of Germany. Not to mention, assess the shop, so I could give you a recommendation with a good conscience. But, here are some search terms, which rendered some results for me: Swivel Corner Castor Angle iron Casters Angle mount casters Angle Iron Stem Casters I hope it helps in finding these castors / wheels and if someone finds a good source for them in the US (or somewhere else), please share it in the comments. Your help would be much appreciated by the ones searching as well. Philip

[@theswime945]

Fantastic, thank you! First time I've ever seen a pile carpet in a workshop... Cheers!

[@proudasiangirl576]

Interesting that I came across this video. My thoughts exactly....was planning to add wheels to make it more mobile. I'd wished that wheels had already came with it. Would have made too much sense, right?

[@philipcatuogno2968]

Dude, the drum tap is maddening.

[@Mimeh53]

I am planning to do exactly this, so I'm glad to see how you did it.

[@SeanMather]

That’s awesome, thanks for the idea!

[@MrPhilipBecker]

You're welcome 😎 glad you liked it and that i could help

[@katinka-skratinka5471]

Aaaaa! Genial! Danke. Ich überlege mir schon länger wie ich Rollen an den "NORDEN" anbringen kann, damit mein Schneidertisch (der Norden wird zum Nähen und Schneidern benutzt) beweglicher ist. Noch mal DANKE.

[@morganwood1]

AWESOME! Thank you - exactly what I'm looking for!

[@johnsoli-shastawhite]

WELL DONE MY FRIEND!!!!

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Thanks man!

[@lindakazsals8858]

Just what I need, I wish I could make one.

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi Philipp !Die Idee mit dem Ikea Tisch ist nicht schlecht!Für alle maker die keinen Platz haben!Ist das Teil perfekt !Dankeschön für das Informative Video !Gruß #Bulatsschmiede 😎 🤟

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hey. Gerne, freut mich wenn es hilft. Ja mein Platz ist ja auch begrenzt, weswegen ich ja auf die Idee gekommen bin 😅

[@anth0ny__]

I am quite surprised people aren't using this table for a portable MFT actually! I have an old Norden table I bought a couple years ago I don't use anymore. I am definitely adding some castors to it, along with holes from a 3D printed template for making an ideal MFT table!

[@juliafreeborne1868]

What's mft?

[@anth0ny__]

@@juliafreeborne1868 Multi-function Table, search on Google, it’s mainly for woodworking :)

[@kakaso4823]

This table is very useful, but the only downside I think that it is heavy to move. So I was considering putting wheels on it. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@RamdomLolola]

felt pads are your friends 🙂

[@rachaelb9164]

I need to do this with my table.

[@lucybluediamond]

what size did you drill the hole in the leg? and also where you hammered on steel on the top leg, what it is called?

[@Haakka87]

You should use threaded inserts for this, people. Claw nuts as not made for this! Great idea for workbench tho!

[@mariannedeangelo2319]

Fantastic!! Did you add the pieces under the table top that the legs locked into? The Ikea website does not show anything under the top of the table to keep the legs from moving and that worries me. If so, how did you do that? Brilliant. Just brilliant. Thanks!

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Thanks. I bought the table used, so i cannot say for sure, but it seems that these block came with the table and the assembly instructions on the IKEA website confirms it. But i did worry about the same problem 😅😊

[@mariannedeangelo2319]

Thanks. I went to website last night and reviewed the assembly instructions. The pieces were included, just not shown in the photo. I also tried to find the right angle caster you used. They are not sold in the U.S. Thanks for the reply. Stay safe.

[@dp9772]

Hi, Do you think it would be possible to darken the table with an oil? Greetings

[@kyman1991]

Hi Philip, great job on installing the wheels and i planning to do it also. May I know the whell dimensions? 1 Inch wheel?

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Thanks man. I live in the metric world, so the diameter of the wheel is 50 mm, which is somewhere around 2 in. They are rated for 40 kg each (=around 80 lbs). Hope i could help 😊

[@kyman1991]

@@MrPhilipBecker That's mean the wheel size are 2 inches in total, can I have the link for the L shape wheel for the table side leg?

[@MrPhilipBecker]

@@kyman1991 Hey. Sorry i replied so late. About the link to the wheels: I would really love to provide you with a direct link, but as I’m from Germany, it’s really hard to even find results from outside of Germany. Not to mention, assess the shop, so I could give you a recommendation with a good conscience. But, here are some search terms, which rendered some results for me: Swivel Corner Castor Angle iron Casters Angle mount casters Angle Iron Stem Casters I hope it helps you find these castors / wheels and if you do find a good source for them in the US (or somewhere else), please share it in the comments. Your help would be much appreciated other people searching as well.

[@judey814]

I found them using the search term L bracket caster wheels - there are several options available in the US, including Amazon

[@riannatripp6594]

Please can you lists all products used as this is exactly what I want to do for my small kitchen to wheel it out when needed

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hey. Sorry i replied so late. About the link to the wheels: I would really love to provide you with a direct link, but as I’m from Germany, it’s really hard to even find results from outside of Germany. Not to mention, assess the shop, so I could give you a recommendation with a good conscience. But, here are some search terms, which rendered some results for me: Swivel Corner Castor Angle iron Casters Angle mount casters Angle Iron Stem Casters I hope it helps you find these castors / wheels and if you do find a good source for them in the US (or somewhere else), please share it in the comments. Your help would be much appreciated other people searching as well.

[@joellafrazier1224]

Where did you get those wheels. I’ve been looking for wheels for my Norden Desk.

[@levhaiba6522]

Great job I have the same table and I put casters on mine as well I use it for quilting my sewing machine is really heave but great job thanx

[@adorableadoralett651]

Could you please post where you bought your wheels? I tried amazon but I didn't see any like the last wheels you put on your table for the final look

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hey. About the link to the wheels: I would really love to provide you with a direct link, but as I’m from Germany, it’s really hard to even find results from outside of Germany. Not to mention, assess the shop, so I could give you a recommendation with a good conscience. But, here are some search terms, which rendered some results for me: Swivel Corner Castor Angle iron Casters Angle mount casters Angle Iron Stem Casters I hope it helps you find these castors / wheels and if you do find a good source for them in the US (or somewhere else), please share it in the comments. Your help would be much appreciated other people searching as well.

[@urkince26]

Where did you get that second type of caster, and what are they called?

[@FratorityRow]

Hi there, great job with your Maker Space! I have the same table and I’ve been trying to figure out how to put castor wheels on it forever now - how did you decide what weight capacity for the castors (combined or individually) would be enough? The table on its own is already quite heavy, so I’m concerned that I’ll need to add really big, heavy-duty castors to also support projects/my sewing machine, etc

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hey. Thanks. The castors i used aren't that big (50 mm diameter), but are still rated 40 kg each. So the 4 castors for the main body together hold up to 160 kg. That's a lot. The table itself is probably not more than 30 kg, so there is enough capacity left for your projects. My girlfriend uses her sewing machine on the table all the time without a problem.

[@Julia-hs9og]

Thanks for the video, really good for learning! But the volume is too high in the music. I had to change volume every time you talked (so I could hear you) or played music (so I don't wake up my family). Anyway, still really good, cheers!

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Hey. I'm happy you learned something 🙂 and thanks for the feedback. I tried to make the music and my talking the same level, but it seems i need to improve for the next video 🙈😅

[@proudasiangirl576]

Julia, I agree with you. Mr. Becker did an excellent job with this video, although I didn't care for the volume of music as well. The drum beats (3:40) were a little bit too much for me and doesn't add any value to this video.

[@proudasiangirl576]

I really wished that you had slowed and even paused (6:59) the different configurations so viewers can really see its potential. I tried pausing it myself but still the video is moving along way too fast. :0(

[@rosechallenger2894]

You can slow the speed of the video.

[@happytrails.]

Do you find the table to be sturdy enough to work on?

[@MrPhilipBecker]

Yes. It's sturdy, especially when the castors are locked. I sawed, hammered etc already on it and it held up pretty good 😎

[@happytrails.]

Cool. I've been thinking of getting that table, but wasn't sure how sturdy it was.

[@johannesalbrecht4705]

5:55 Deez nuts xDDD

[@alexbryan3522]

I want to troll you. But I have restrained myself.

[@alexbryan3522]

Good work really, I want to build a living room style general purpose work bench. Good job. I'm going to make your design better. Hindsight is 2020