How Do You Build A Closet Workbench?
Turning a closet into a workbench is a great option for someone without a garage or basement. The project consists of constructing a table that folds compactly into the closet when not is use. This design only works for a closet with a door that swings outward. Anyone with some basic hand tools and carpentry knowledge can tackle this project. Choose a closet that is not used very often and only stores some junk you can move or do without. Remove everything from the closet so that you can begin work. Make the top of the table with a ½-inch piece of plywood. Cut the width of the plywood so it is 6 inches narrower than the closet opening. The table should be 3 feet long. Cut 2 3-foot legs for the table using a 2-by-4 inch board. Get 3 heavy duty hinges from your local hardware store. 2 must be 3 inches wide for attaching the legs and the other must be as wide as your table top. Affix the 2 smaller hinges on the end of each leg. Attach the long hinge to the piece of plywood using ½-inch wo
