Flip-top bench doubles as track-saw station

Like most woodworkers, I don't have unlimited space for tools and benches. So I didn't want to dedicate a separate bench just for my track saw. I also didn't want to cut into the top of my main workbench when using the saw.

To solve this dilemma, I mounted the benchtop on hinges so it would flip out of the way, and added a grid of sheet-good-supporting 2×4s between the bench's top rails. Give yourself additional working flexibility by attaching the hinges so you can slide the rail (while it's on top of a ³⁄₄ " sheet) through a 1¹⁄₂ " gap at the hinged side of the benchtop.
—James P. Carr, Pittsburgh, Pa.