Idea Shop 2
- • 1 Welcome
- • 2 Phone/Intercom, First-Aid, and Fire Extinguisher
- • 3 Reference Center
- • 4 Lathe Stand
- • 5 Portable Planer Center
- • 6 Jointer
- • 7 Mobile Tablesaw Base
- • 8 Drop Leaf Mobile Workbench
- • 9 Drill Press Table
- • 10 Sander
- • 11 Accommodating & Sanding Cabinets
- • 12 Radial Arm Saw
- • 13 Shop Vacuum
- • 14 Band Saw
- • 15 Scrollsaw & Stand
- • 16 Mobile Tool Chest
- • 17 Roll-Around Plywood Cart
- • 18 Shop Clock
- • 19 Additional Views
8 Drop Leaf Mobile Workbench
A rock-solid workbench that's mobile? In the past, this project might have sounded a little far-fetched, but not any more. A while back, WOOD® magazine reader Erv Roberts shared with us his garage/shop workbench design. Wanting to keep his cars inside during Iowa's cold, snowy winters, Erv needed a workbench with wheels so he could push it out of the way when the time came to bring his cars inside. He also wanted a workbench with fold-down leaves, giving him the most efficient against-the-wall storage possible. When Erv's hobby calls, his bench top folds out to a full 36x58".
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where is the TV. how will you make it thru football season Pat columbus ohio
5/13/2013 10:36:25 AM Report AbuseAll the baby tools are so cute in the extra clean, never used workshop. I like the cabinets though!
1/19/2012 11:55:16 AM Report Abusehave you thought overhead wood storage they sell cheap lifts to put wood on maybe you could design you own?
1/19/2012 11:17:41 AM Report AbuseA few feet off to the side of my garage is a small storage shed where I am able to keep my lawn equipment, storage boxes and such. I do wish I had aseparate shop for welding and such. But that will come with time. Luckily my garage has a carport on it so I can keep the truck there<);o}
1/19/2012 10:50:06 AM Report AbuseFor JREST3: To save space install a tankless water heater on the wall and stackable washer and dryer. while you are building install radiant heat in the floor
10/20/2011 09:24:49 PM Report AbuseGot 1/2 of a two car garage without the dust collector problem--I thought ahead and put it outside in a shed and use a remote switch to turn it on and have only 4" holes in ceiling space. As a master electrician(retired) I built the power then vaccuum, then stationary tool locations--the rest of you guys must luv noise--why else you put the vaccuum inside?
10/20/2011 07:21:57 PM Report AbuseTo: JREST3 Have you thought about a tankless water heater. Just mount it on the wall above the washer and dryer
10/20/2011 05:50:49 PM Report AbuseIf only I didn't have all this bothersome wood that I have to be able to get to!
10/20/2011 04:44:15 PM Report AbuseTHIS IS A NICE GARAGE SHOP. I'M BUILDING A 2-CAR GARAGE WOOD SHOP FOR RETIREMENT & FUN. MY SHOP WILL HAVE A SEPERATE WASHER AND DRYER AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER AREA BUT I STILL AM WORKING AROUND THESE PROBLEMS AND LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO SAVE SPACE.
10/20/2011 12:34:46 PM Report AbuseAlso note that this is a 2-1/2 car garage, not a 2-car garage. The extra width make a big difference
10/20/2011 11:51:10 AM Report Abusethese plans are all well and good but in the real world, we also have to contend with other, space robbing elements of the smaller garage / shop. Lawn equipment, storage boxes, seasonal stuff like lawn chairs... and we also need lumber storage.. with all my tools against the wall, i have no place to put plywood and such plus no place to hang anymore pegboard.
10/20/2011 10:36:29 AM Report Abuse