How to Build a Drop Leaf Workbench

Building a workbench with a drop leaf on the end of it helps when projects require more working space. With just a few items, including the drop leaf hardware of your choice, adding a drop leaf on the end of a workbench is only a short time away. The length of the drop leaf plays a significant role in the type of hardware needed, so keep that in mind when you purchase the hardware. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place the eight 30-inch two-by-fours on a worktable. Put one of them on top of another one and make all four sides even. Secure them to each other with the drywall screws. Repeat this with remaining two-by-fours. These are the legs for the drop-leaf workbench.

2

Put the legs on the 30-by-24-by-3/4-inch plywood, so the widest of the legs are against the plywood. Line them up with the 30-inch sides of the plywood. Secure the plywood to the legs with the wood screws. These are the sides of the workbench.

3

Stand the sides up on one of the 30-inch edges. Secure the 72-inch two-by-fours to the two-by-fours of the sides at the top and bottom with the drywall screws.

4

Set the workbench frame upright. Place the 72-by-17-by-3/4-inch plywood on the 72-inch two-by-fours and secure it with the wood screws. Secure the 76-by-30-by-3/4-inch plywood on top of the workbench frame. Allow 6 inches to hang over one side.

5

Turn the workbench over so the bottom is facing up. Place the 24-inch side of the 18-by-24-by-3/4-inch plywood against the 24-inch side of the top that hangs over the side of the workbench. This is the drop leaf. Install the piano hinge to the bench and the drop leaf with the screws provided.

6

Hold the drop leaf hardware in place and trace the screw holes onto the plywood. Drill 1/16-inch pilot holes in the center of the traced holes. Install the drop leaf hardware with the screws provided.