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Hi, it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt back with another build plan for you. (In case you missed the last project, it was a DIY Fretwork Screen to beautify your space.)
This time of year, I start thinking about working in the yard, what flowers to plant, garden prep and yard clean up.
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors found the perfect portable workbench for outdoor projects while thrift shopping.
It would be a great work surface to pot flowers, use your power tools or even use as an extra table for entertaining. And then it folds up to a nice compact size to store!
Maybe it is the view from Donna’s backyard or her cool workbench, but now I’m excited for spring!
Donna was so kind to give us some details about her table so we could put together plans for you to build own portable folding workbench, inspired by Donna’s.
Get the full printable plans, including cut list and assembly instructions, here in the shop.
How to Build a DIY Portable Workbench or Folding Table
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This portable workbench is a great size for working on projects in your yard or garage.
For backyard barbecues or outdoor weddings, this large foldable wood table will also make a great extra table for serving or dining.
Since this folding table/workbench is built with basic plywood, you’ll just want to add a a tablecloth or table runner to dress it up a bit.
For outdoor entertaining, pair this table with a set of primitive DIY wood benches. You can also update your basic folding chairs with paint or by reupholstering the padded seat/back.
Fully unfolded, this portable folding workbench measures 96” W x 30” D x 32” H. (You can add up to 5″ to the legs for a taller workbench.)
The hinged legs and hinged tabletop allow for easy storage and portability! The folded workbench measures 48” W x 30” D x 8”H (plus the depth of latches/handles, etc)
Tools Needed
This folding workbench is great for beginners who need to have some extra space without devoting an entire garage workshop to woodworking.
With that in mind, you can build this entire table with just a miter box/saw and a drill/driver. Have the lumber store cut your plywood for you and you won’t even need a (yet ? )
Of course, a will allow you to make faster, more accurate cuts — and also make a whole lot more things!
In place of a table saw, you could also use a with , which is a good start for a lower investment in tools.
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Building Instructions
The full beginner-friendly easy building instructions are included in the printable woodworking plans.
It’ll only take you a couple of hours to build this folding workbench and really up your DIY game (as well as save your back some strain!)
Folding the Portable Workbench
To fold the workbench:
Over at Jonathan Mainguy, he followed our tutorial and built his own collapsible workbench to preserve parking space in the garage. So smart! (Update 1/26/18 )
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First published 28 Feb 2015 // Last Updated 01 Mar 2021
Amy is the tool lover at Hertoolbelt. On Hertoolbelt, Amy shares DIY furniture plans, handyman tutorials, and craft patterns. She has two pint sized ‘helpers’ that help fix things around the house and build fun projects.
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