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Outdoor Fold Down Bar
This versatile outdoor bar folds away when not in use, making it perfect for small spaces.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5.3–10.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 2 | 3/4" × 7" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 7" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 7" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Wall Cleat | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Wide Top | 1 | 3/4" × 7" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Narrow Top | 1 | 3/4" × 2" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Door Board | 3 | 3/4" × 7" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Door Brace | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Latch Block | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 5" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x8 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Blu-Kote coarse-thread Kreg pocket-hole screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Blu-Kote coarse-thread Kreg pocket-hole screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Non-Mortise Hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" exterior flat-head wood screw | 10 each | ☐ |
| Magnetic catch | 1 each | ☐ |
| Feet jack chain | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pull | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hooks | 2 each | ☐ |
| Bottle opener | 1 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Qt. Cedar Natural-tone Semi-Transparent Advanced Exterior Stain and Sealant | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.