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Drop-Down Workbench
No shop is complete without a workbench, but not everyone’s shop space allows room for a big, freestanding bench.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.3–6.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Surface | 1 | 1" × 24" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Mounting Cleat | 1 | 1" × 3" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Hinge Plate | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Front Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Leg | 2 | 1" × 1" × 33" | — | ☐ |
| Leg Block | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 7" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 30" x 80" solid-core door | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 14 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 3 1/2" flathead wood screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 2" flathead wood screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 1 1/2" flathead wood screws | 8 each | ☐ |
| 3 1/2" door hinges | 3 each | ☐ |
| #10 x 1 1/2" flathead wood screws | 18 each | ☐ |
| Folding leg brackets | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.