How To Build A Wall Mounted Fold Down Garage Workbench

When it comes to the size of your garage workbench measure the exact dimensions of your allowable space.

How to build a wall mounted fold down garage workbench.

Firstly screw the hinge plate onto the bench top then onto the pegboard. Overview of my simple and easy diy miter saw station and workbench that folds down from my garage workshop wall. This one is attached to studs in the wall behind the plywood. Once you re done with one side make your way over to the opposite side and repeat the process.

How to build a workbench out of 2 4 if you want to make a workbench out of 2x4s you can cut the wood for the sides and the legs. I used 2x4 s and osb oriented strand board. Size of space for garage workbench. When it comes to a smaller space think about whether you want a workbench that is wall mounted hinge mounted.

The building a heavy duty workbench game just got radicalised. Build the wall frame from the 1x2s and the sheet of pegboard as shown. Also a good idea to attach it firmly. This gives the separation needed between the wall and the pegboard for pegs to properly mount.

I secured the 1x4 pine slats to the wall centered over each stud. You can then screw together the side frames and make them in a square shape. The best thing to do for the shelves and the top is to use plywood. I aligned the bottom of the slats about 4 5 above the top of my desired workbench height.

When the hinge plate has been attached to the bench top you can re adjust and attach it onto the wall. The bottom of the slats is very important. This factor alone determines your build size regardless of your dreams of a huge workbench. Apply wood glue between the joint then clamp pre drill and screw them together.

I used a large piece of 2x6 to hold the bench to the wall. Gojo geoff shows you how to diy this wall mounted self supporting structure in your garage o. In order for the worktop to be 36 in. Make sure the hinges well folded.

Drywall screws to fasten the frame to the wall studs at each corner. This needs to be strong as it will bear the weight of the bench when folded down. The bench top weight will be supported by each stud throughout the hinge plate. Start by forming the back and one of the sides.