Dave Flanagan's Collapsible Workbench

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Woodworker's Gazette
Gazette Archive 3/27/01

Dave Flanagan's Collapsible Workbench
Click each image for an enlargement.

This bench is easy to make and when not needed, it folds up to only a few inches deep.

Figure 1
1. Fit parts C in dados in part A, square it up.
Then fasten with screws to make the back.
2. Attach parts D to back as shown.
3. Assemble the top & bottom shelf - see figures 4 & 5.

Figure 2
Fasten parts F to B to make front legs and side rails.
Note: Fig.2 is the the right side of the bench. The left
side is a mirror image.

Figure 3
Connect the side rails to parts C on the back using the 3" strap hinges.

Bottom Shelf
Connect bottom shelf to part C using strap hinges.

Bench Top
Connect top shelf to part D using 2.5" hinges.

Material/Cut List

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	Woodworker's Central Woodworker's Gazette Gazette Archive 3/27/01
	Dave Flanagan's Collapsible Workbench Click each image for an enlargement.
	This bench is easy to make and when not needed, it folds up to only a few inches deep.
		Figure 1 1. Fit parts C in dados in part A, square it up. Then fasten with screws to make the back. 2. Attach parts D to back as shown. 3. Assemble the top & bottom shelf - see figures 4 & 5.
		Figure 2 Fasten parts F to B to make front legs and side rails. Note: Fig.2 is the the right side of the bench. The left side is a mirror image.
		Figure 3 Connect the side rails to parts C on the back using the 3" strap hinges.
		Bottom Shelf Connect bottom shelf to part C using strap hinges.
		Bench Top Connect top shelf to part D using 2.5" hinges.
	Material/Cut List