The Smallest Workshop in the World

Step 11 Assembly Table

Using a kitchen counter top and 2 saw horses I have a mobile assembly table that serves me well.

Comments

[startree]

Seriously inspiring project, thanks for sharing. And i know what you mean about the drill - i have a 18v lithium ion driver and it makes life so much easier. I'm trying to work out how to make an even smaller workshop for my flat - with no outdoor space!

[karlpinturr]

Depending on the storage space you need for drill/router/screwdriver bits, saw blades, chuck keys, screws and so on... , the first idea that comes to mind is to have a single, central, mounting hole (with an internal lip), flanked by runners, that can accept identical (or appropriately-different) mounting-plates attached to each tool.

So, you have a hole in the centre of your benchtop, and 4-or-5 (or however many you need) plates to fit it. One plate will be a blank, to cover the hole when not in use, as well as serving as a pattern for any new/replacement(s) you (have to) make.

Each of the others is fitted to one of your tools.

Then, you can unplug whatever you're using, remove it from the hole, and replace it with whatever you need next.

To store each tool, you'd essentially create drawer-spaces and slide them in and out as necessary.

For such a small workshop/bench, the extensions steliart mentions in step 10 may well be even more important (perhaps taking note of my hinge and gateleg suggestions).

[steliart]

That will be a challenge, looking forward to see what you will come up with. Thanks.