Building a Wall-Mounted Folding Workbench

Article 12: Building a Wall-Mounted Folding Workbench

By: A Garage Woodworker with No Floor Space

Great for small spaces, this folding bench mounts to a wall and folds down when needed.

Final Dimensions

• Work surface: 24” x 48”

• Height: 34” from floor

• Fold depth: ~5” from wall

Materials

MaterialQuantity3/4” plywood1 sheet2x4 lumber3 boards (8')Piano hinge1 (48")Lag bolts4Folding shelf brackets2

Tools

• Drill/driver

• Circular saw

• Stud finder

• Clamps

• Wrench

Steps

1. Frame the Wall Mount

   • Cut 2x4 to 48” and two uprights at 32”.

   • Screw together and lag into wall studs.

2. Build the Work Surface

   • Cut plywood to 24” x 48”.

   • Attach piano hinge to back edge.

3. Install Folding Brackets

   • Mount to underside and wall frame.

   • Test for level and strength.

4. Fold & Finish

   • Add a catch to hold folded bench.

   • Apply polyurethane or oil for durability.

Visual: Side View

[Wall]
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  ||______ ← Folded down bench
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