Multipurpose Workbench is a Space Saver
My entire shop must fit into half of my garage, so I have to make the most of the available space. Toward that end, I’ve built a workbench that also serves as an outfeed table for my tablesaw, and a power-tool workstation with interchangeable modules.
When in outfeed-table mode, I increase the support area for sheet goods by sliding out an extension. This dovetailed, U-shaped frame attaches to the apron of the bench. Slots in the front and back of the extension allow it to slide open 16 in.
At the far end of the bench, I’ve built a square opening that’s designed to receive one of four tool modules: a down-draft sanding platform, a chopsaw, a bench grinder, or a router table.
Cleats inside the opening support the modules when they are dropped in. I built the chopsaw module so that the table of the chopsaw is even with the top of the workbench. My default is to keep the down-draft module in place because it does not interfere with the tablesaw or other operations on the workbench. When the modules are not in use, I store them in a rack on the back wall of my shop.
Drawings by Jim Richey
Drawings by Jim Richey
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Comments
How do I get the plans for this workbench I have purchased stuff and everything trying to get them
I have the same question as Casey. I paid for the subscription for this project plan.
Sorry user-6622985, There isn't plans available for this project.
Can we expect designs for this project? This bench would be a huge help in my shop and I’m sure others too.
As Ben wrote back in 2017, there aren't any plans available for this bench. It shouldn't be difficult to work out the dimensions based on the height of your tablesaw and the tools you might want to drop into the opening. If you need a hand developing plans for your own version of it, I could be hired to make them for you.
I seriously just paid for a membership to read the rest of the article and find only two additional paragraphs and a picture? Cancel.
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