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rockies Member	# Posted: 21 Feb 2016 19:57 Reply This is a project I did last year. Turned out very nice. The one thing I would change is part "I" which should be more substantial in order to properly support the pressure of the table top when people are using it as the table. Use a 2x4 vertically instead and take it right to the back of the leg (part "A"). You can taper part "I" a bit to make it look nice and also angle the end of part "I" to match the angle of part "A". Although it says in Step 3: ensure that the arm support [i] is tucked up firmly under member [g] and also does not run past member [a] by more that 18mm (3/4"). This is NOT critical (actually, if you follow this bit about not letting it run past member "A" by more than 3/4" it creates a weak connection with very little room to place a screw). I also omitted step 5 about drilling a hole through all table top and seat boards and running a metal connector between them. It really doesn't need it for added strength. http://www.buildeazy.com/folding_instructions_1.html

upndown Member	# Posted: 21 Feb 2016 21:43 Reply Interesting build rockies! I just love foldable and collapsible projects, especially where space is limited. On that site click free plans, then scroll to very bottom for a pretty cool limited space workbench.