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A rolling storage cabinet whose top is also the workbench — a piano-hinged plywood surface that lifts up, and 2x4 legs on 3" hinges that fold flat with a magnetic catch.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet top and bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cabinet dividers/sides | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 30 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back frame | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Long shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31 3/4" | 1x12, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Short shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 14" | 1x12, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop panel | 1 | 3/4" × 36" × 48" | 3/4" plywood, 4' x 2' | ☐ |
| Folding legs Bottom end cut at 5° bevel to fit caster height — scribe and trim to fit on-site. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides (optional) | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12" | 1x3, 8 ft (optional drawer) | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back (optional) Measure your actual narrowest opening; subtract for slide and side clearance. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 29" | 1x3, 8 ft (optional drawer) | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom (optional) | 1 | 1/4" × 12" × 30 1/2" | 1/4" plywood, for drawer bottom (optional) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 6 ft Shelves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft One becomes the folding legs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood, 4' x 2' The fold-up tabletop. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Piano hinge, 48" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 4", with locks | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 3/4", for caster wheels | 16 each | ☐ |
| Hinges, 3", with screws | 2 each | ☐ |
| Magnetic clasps | 2 each | ☐ |
| Hook and eye closure | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping cabinet screws, 2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping cabinet screws, 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (optional drawer) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, for drawer bottom (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slide, 12" full extension (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4", and wood glue (optional drawer) | 20 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Self-tapping cabinet screws, 2"
Attach the top and bottom to the dividers and sides with 2" screws, three screws per joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping cabinet screws, 2-1/2"
Check the project for square by comparing opposite diagonals and adjusting as needed. Attach the 2x4 back frame to the top, bottom, sides, and dividers with 2-1/2" screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 6 ft, Self-tapping cabinet screws, 2"
Attach the longer shelf first with 2" screws, three per joint, then add the shorter shelves. Shelf height is flexible and more shelves can be added.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft (optional drawer), 1/4" plywood, for drawer bottom (optional), Drawer slide, 12" full extension (optional), Brad nails, 3/4", and wood glue (optional drawer)
Measure the inside opening at the front, back, and middle to find the narrowest point, and cut the drawer to fit that measurement, factoring in slide and side clearance. Build with 2" screws and attach the plywood bottom with 3/4" brad nails. Install on the slide below the back 2x4.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Piano hinge, 48", Caster wheels, 4", with locks, Wood screws, 3/4", for caster wheels
Screw the caster wheels to the base of the cabinet. Attach the plywood tabletop to the cabinet's back 2x4 with the piano hinge, fully exposed when the top is hinged down.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Hinges, 3", with screws, Magnetic clasps, Hook and eye closure
Cut one end of each leg at a 5° bevel. Hold the tabletop level, place a leg beside it with the beveled end on the ground, and trace where it meets the underside of the tabletop; cut that line at a matching 5° bevel. Install each leg with a 3" hinge, then add a magnetic clasp (flat piece on the tabletop underside, magnet facing up toward it) and a hook-and-eye closure to hold the assembly closed for transport.