It only took 3/4 of a sheet of 5/8th plywood and about four 2x4s I ripped in half. I got all the lumber and plywood cut for the the back and the work surface and the two-by-two's for the frames done on Thursday and got it all put together last night. Then this morning I had to make a trip to HD to get hinges for the legs and fold down worktable. It only took about an hour to get the hinges mounted after I had lunch.
The almost finished product:
I just need to:
- do some round over router work on all the edges so they aren't likely to produce splinters
- put some stops in for the legs
- put levelers on the bottom of the legs
- put pegboard on the back
- and maybe change the piano hinge for the top so it folds up instead of down over the legs.
It is totally collapsible; the legs fold in and the table down, for now; all to about 4.5 inches thick. I may end up cutting some hand holds in the top of the back before I put the peg board on so it is easier to carry. It is sturdy and weighs probably close to 40-50 pounds. It should be a nice place for me to have Sam work on things when I am working on my projects in the garage.
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2 comments:
What a cool table to make for your son Sam; I know he must be very excited and feel like his dad's protege of being a builder. What a wonderful 'togetherness' tool when in the garage doing your own projects on your own workbench!!! You are such a cool dad!
Sam will always remember his own work table that you made for him. Such a dear gift. It will give him space to be creative and do his own thing. Good Papa!
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