Most car owners use the garage as a place to store the car, preferring to repair cars in special services. However, there is a category of citizens who love to engage in a car on their own, repairing and upgrading it. To do this, you need a workbench in the room, on which it is convenient to repair various mechanisms of the vehicle. How to make a folding table in your own garage so that it does not take up much space, we will understand below.

The folding table has many features that distinguish it favorably from the usual design:

1. A folding table installed in the garage does not take up free space and unfolds only when necessary.
2. It performs various functions that are problematic to implement without it. On a folding table in the garage, you can fix a broken part, have lunch and spread out the drawings or diagrams needed when repairing a car.
3. Fits beautifully into the interior.
4. Can be assembled by yourself.

Note! Next to the folding workbench, you can organize a rack with tools, which will increase the convenience of work.

Material selection

The folding table is made from the following materials:

• metal;
• wood;
• combination of metal and wooden parts of the structure.

The advantage of wooden folding tables made in the garage with your own hands:

• low cost;
• the tree is easily and quickly processed, taking the desired shape. No special tools are required to create simple structures;
• wooden products give the setting a homely atmosphere, diluting the large amount of metal that surrounds you indoors.

A metal folding table mounted on a wall in a garage has the following advantages over wooden structures:

• the durability of the metal is much higher;
• sheet metal is harder to damage.

Metal cons:

• hard to do alone
• special tools are required;
• some tools require some skill to use. For example, it is not enough to have a welding machine, one must know how to handle it;
• more expensive than wooden models.

Many owners prefer to combine materials. This lightens the overall weight of the structure and reduces the final cost.

Design

Designing is the main and most difficult part in creating a folding table in the garage with your own hands. Without a well-prepared drawing, which indicates the main structural elements, you will not be able to properly purchase materials and prepare the necessary set of tools. The drawing is made independently or downloaded from the site and subsequently upgraded to the needs of a particular owner.

Important! Do not neglect the design stage, otherwise after assembly it will turn out that the design came out inconvenient and only gets in the way, instead of being useful.

Required Tools

For wooden structures you will need:

• wood saw;
• hammer;
• nails;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• screws;
• roulette;
• corner;
• marking pencil.

When creating a metal model, you will need:

• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• chalk for marking;
• screwdriver;
• a set of screws;
• corner;
• roulette.

Depending on the complexity of the selected drawing, an additional set of tools may be needed.

How to make a folding table in the garage with your own hands

The folding workbench is made according to the following algorithm:

• collect the countertop;
• we make supports that will support the structure in a disassembled state;
• at the height of the legs, we attach a wooden bar or a metal corner to the wall. Loops will be attached to it, uniting the timber and the countertop into a single structure;
• fix the supports.

Note! Do not forget to equip the work area around the workbench with electricity and proper lighting.

Initially the workbench was used exclusively when processing wood, and its main task was to fix the workpiece for emphasis in the use of tools. To do this, they cut holes of various shapes along the edge of the tabletop, hammered wedges, inserted combs and chocks for emphasis or as guides. Such a workbench was called classical.

The simplest design of a workbench looks like this:

• supporting frame on legs;
• thick tabletop, with a powerful surface;
• additional shelf under the tabletop for storing tools and fixtures;
• shelves or drawers that increase storage space.

Interesting: Now popular computer game Minecraft, which invites players to create virtual wood workbench from A to Z, in any modification.

Improvement of tools, the appearance of electrical equipment affected workbench modifications. And the manual processing of a new material - metal has created a completely new type of desktop for plumbing work. So by appointment today workbenches are distinguished:

• carpentry;
• carpentry;
• locksmith;
• universal.

Do-it-yourself table in the garage - photo options:

The working table in the garage can be designed for a different number of employees, or zoning places.

In this case, workbenches are distinguished:

• single;
• double;
• multi-seat.

The addition of the capabilities of a specialized workplace has given rise to its varieties:

• folding;
• mobile (on wheels);
• folding wall-mounted workbench;
• workbench cabinet (with sections for tool storage).

According to the material from which the work table for processing materials is made, there are:

• wooden (made of durable wood);
• metal (welded structures);
• combined (the wooden base is reinforced with a metal sheet on the tabletop, supplemented with metal combs, screws with threaded threads; the metal case is equipped with wooden shelves and drawers).

Important: The metal parts of the workbench need an anti-corrosion coating, and the wooden parts need an antiseptic impregnation.

What a homemade workbench for a garage looks like, watch the video:

What kind of desktop does a car enthusiast need?

There is not much free space in the garage, so it is important to decide for what goals it will be installed:

• minor repairs and minor plumbing work;
• a permanent range of work related to home maintenance, or your hobby;
• the amount of work in car care for complete release from the dependence of the service station.

In any case, the limited space will require a garage workbench:

• compactness;
• sustainability;
• universality;
• illumination;
• performing a storage function;
• safe connection to the power grid;
• 15 cm above the floor for high-quality cleaning.

Garage workbench dimensions(standard - 6x4) cannot exceed 60 cm in width, and 1.5 m in length. The height of the workbench in the garage is determined based on the height of the owner - to the middle of the hands in a standing position. The best choice would be - a metal structure, since most of the work in car maintenance is locksmith. For the greatest stability, it is recommended to support the supporting frame on 6 legs, or even 8.

Location selection- also the specifics of a garage workbench: after all, it should be convenient to work on it with a car standing in the room. And, at the same time, it is recommended to remove it from the vehicle by at least 1 meter. With a purchased copy, all these subtleties are difficult to take into account.

We make a workbench for the garage with our own hands - drawings:

If you make a workbench with your own hands, then which one is wooden or metal?

Wooden - easier to manufacture, but ...

The choice of species again determines special purpose: faster and for simple operations - a wooden frame made of a powerful board (40x80mm) or timber (50x100), assembled into a rectangular structure according to standard dimensions, using self-tapping screws or nails will also be acceptable. For structural reinforcement use wooden spacers between the legs (top and bottom). The lower ones (at 15 cm from the floor) can become the basis of a storage shelf.

The tabletop is assembled from a planed tongue-and-groove beech (oak) board or two sheets of moisture-resistant plywood 18mm thick, glued together and sheathed along the edge. For special strength the surface of the tabletop is upholstered with a metal sheet 5 mm thick, making a side from the side of the wall.

However, if you make a wooden workbench in the garage with your own hands, then this option has its drawbacks:

• it is not designed for a large force effect;
• it is difficult to place several necessary devices on it at once: for drilling, sharpening, heavy bench vise;
• the wear of the frame made of wood is short-lived;
• the tree deteriorates from spilled oils and paint, fills the pores and cracks with metal dust and shavings;
• the risk of fire remains.

See how to make a workbench in the garage with your own hands - photo:

Metal desktop - the right choice

The advantages of a metal workbench for a motorist:

• compactness of all structural elements with increased reliability;
• the ability to withstand any force;
• additional weight for stability;
• the ability to take into account the features of the room, making the workbench mobile, folding, folding, shortened;
• increased strength of the welded structure;
• tabletops can be completely made of metal with a 3-sided rim;
• the tabletop does not have sharp corners (for safety);
• it is completed with 2 vise and clamping screw;
• holes for clamps and stops are provided;
• allows you to perform sawing and cutting of metal, turning and grinding;
• the ability to fill the space under the countertop with any storage devices (shelves, drawers, organizers, grids);
• secure fastening of drawers and shelves;
• metal shavings do not clog into slots;
• on it it is possible to carry out processing and wooden parts;
• safety in conditions of fire risk;
• saves the effort of the worker;
• This table is easy to maintain.

For your information: A metal garage workbench is a hit in specialized stores, where only price and design improvement are of decisive importance.

But the craving for creativity leads along the path of one's own experience.

A useful video on how to make a do-it-yourself garage locksmith workbench:

How to make a metal workbench for a garage?

Algorithm:

1. Choose a place, taking into account all the requirements for placing a car in a garage.
2. Prepare a solid base for installation.
3. Take measurements of the installation site.
4. Create a sketch of your idea with all the details and improvements.
5. Prepare the necessary material and tools.
6. Prepare structural elements.
7. Consider the technology of assembling and strengthening the frame.
8. Collect product.
9. Cover with a primer and a protective layer.
10. Conduct functionality and security testing.
11. Fix the necessary equipment on the tabletop.

Material required for work:

• metal hollow profile (4mm) for legs;
• metal equilateral corner (50x4mm) for drawers, prolegs, guides for shelves;
• sheet metal with galvanization or stainless steel for countertops (5 or 2mm);
• metal strips for edging;
• grooved board (50x150mm) for a wooden tabletop with metal upholstery (as an option);
• self-tapping screws;
• primer and paint for metal.

Tool required for the job:

• level, tape measure;
• drill;
• Bulgarian;
• welding machine.

Assembly technology:

• to assemble the desktop, an integral welded connection of all metal parts is used (sides as the bases of the table top, legs, jumpers, rectangles for stability on the ends of the legs);
• horizontal and vertical elements for greater strength are equipped with permanent slopes;
• the tabletop is made from a single sheet of metal or a plank shield upholstered with 5mm galvanized iron; in the first case, the tabletop is welded, in the second, it is screwed with screws to the collets and additional metal strips;
• for the installation of shelves and boxes, a corner is welded to the racks as guides (boxes can be made of either metal or wood); the tree is treated with an antiseptic;
• rectangles welded on the ends of the legs increase the stability of the workbench and allow it to be fixed to the floor.

Do-it-yourself metal workbench in the garage - photo drawings:

Last tip: A do-it-yourself (metal) garage work table should only be done if you are familiar with the art of welding and the safety rules for it in practice.

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We create a table for the garage with our own hands - an overview of popular designs and a guide to assembling them

What needs to be done in order to turn the garage into a full-fledged workshop? Of course, install a good workbench there. Let's find out what a workbench is, what it should be and how to assemble it yourself.

What is a workbench

The workbench is a working table with a reinforced structure and a hardened top. Depending on the modification, the tables are designed to work with wooden or metal blanks. When designing and manufacturing workbenches, such requirements as functionality, long service life, ergonomics and workspace safety are taken into account.

Workbench design

In the design of most workbenches, there are elements such as a table top and a supporting base. Depending on the configuration, the design is equipped with stands for open storage of working tools or boxes for their closed storage.

In accordance with the degree of functionality, workbenches are equipped with stop and clamping devices. Professional equipment of the desktop involves the electrification of the workspace and the installation of directional lighting devices.

An important point is the dimensions of the table, because the convenience and productivity of work depend on the size. The preferred height of the countertop is 85-95 cm. The length and width of the structure are determined by the dimensions of the room.

Types of workbenches

Illustrations	Varieties by type of processed materials
	carpentry. This type of workbench is designed for woodworking. Therefore, the upper part of the structure and the clamping parts of the vise are made of lumber. The classic version of the carpentry workbench is made from softwood. This is done so that the dents primarily remain on the working surface of the table, and not on the workpiece.
	Locksmith. Such workbenches are designed to work with metal blanks, and therefore were made mainly from steel sheet and other rolled metal. The design of the supports is designed with maximum stability of the entire table in mind. Vices, sliding clamps and other clamping and thrust devices are metal. Since the topic of the article is a desktop in the garage, we first of all pay attention to metal workbenches.

Illustrations	Varieties according to the degree of functionality
	School workbench. This is an entry-level table with a minimum configuration. The structure is small in size. In some models - transformers, there are adjustments for the position of the table top in height.
	professional equipment. Such desktops are used in workshops and enterprises. Equipment of a professional type is focused on the needs of the enterprise and equipment is already being completed taking this into account. A distinctive characteristic of professional equipment is the presence of lockable tool boxes.

Illustrations	Varieties according to the degree of mobility
	Stationary. These structures are based on a reliable and stable welded frame. The weight of the workbench can exceed a centner, and therefore such designs do not provide for frequent movement.
	Mobile. Such modifications are equipped with swivel rollers fixed at the bottom of the supports. Taking into account the high loads on the design of the workbench during rolling, the frames of mobile modifications are made with an additional margin of safety.

DIY workbench in the garage

Currently, there are many options for acquiring professional and semi-professional workbenches for use in the home workshop and garage. The only drawback of all these options is the high price. However, a simple, reliable and easy-to-use workbench can be made with your own hands from improvised materials.

If there is absolutely no experience in manufacturing industrial furniture, an old unnecessary table can be adapted for arranging a workshop, supplementing it with a vice and other technological equipment. If the hands are golden and there is an appropriate tool, the workbench can be assembled from lumber or from rolled metal.

How to make a table with tool boxes

Illustrations	Assembly step by step
	materials. Since this bench table will be designed to work with wood blanks, we will use lumber for its manufacture: Plywood thickness 20 mm. Plywood thickness 10 mm. OSB or chipboard thickness 10 mm. Beam 100×100 mm. Board 100×25 mm. Furniture accessories: guides for drawers and rollers.
	Tools you will need to make a workbench. To assemble work furniture, you will need the usual set of carpentry tools, including a circular saw for cutting plywood and particle boards, an electric jigsaw for curved cuts, a drill and a screwdriver for drilling holes and screwing in screws.
	Base assembly. Four supports made of timber are connected to the upper and lower trim made of boards. You can fasten the boards to the bars as shown in the photo - cutting a groove. And you can make it easier and use L-shaped metal plates with perforations for self-tapping screws.
	We strengthen the base. In the corners we strengthen the strapping with triangular scarves, which will not allow the base to warp. We attach rollers to the ends of the supports. When choosing rollers and fasteners for them, we take into account the weight of the finished workbench and the load on the structure when performing various work on the finished table.
	Assembling and installing boxes. A divider plate is attached across the base of the table, as shown in the photo. Now the table is divided into two identical parts. By the size of these parts we assemble wooden boxes. On the front side of the drawers, you can fix full-fledged handles, or you can get by with cut-out recesses that will be no less convenient than ordinary fittings. To install the boxes inside the table, guides are attached.
	Countertop installation. At the final stage of assembly, a countertop is attached over the base. Fastening is carried out with self-tapping screws, which are screwed directly through the tabletop into the side supports and top trim boards.

Antiseptic treatment. Since the finished workbench is made of wood and is intended for use in a garage, care must be taken to protect it from decay. The garage, especially if it is unheated, is an unstable temperature and, as a result, an unstable level of air humidity. Therefore, all wooden surfaces are necessarily treated with antiseptics.

If subsequent painting of the workbench is expected, the use of an antiseptic can be abandoned in favor of drying oil or similar impregnations.

How to choose the right antiseptic? The selected impregnation should be bactericidal, so we do not buy penetrating stabilizers, but a concentrated composition with a disinfecting effect.

How much to buy antiseptic? We buy the product based on the application in two layers. We compare the surface area of ​​the workbench, multiplied by two, with the consumption of the product indicated on the package.

How to apply an antiseptic? Apply the liquid product as you like - with a brush, roller or spray. Wait for the first layer to dry before applying the second layer.

What you need to create a metal workbench

Since the work will be performed with metal, appropriate cutting, drilling and welding equipment will be required.

Often, when working with metal, novice assemblers are interested in whether it is possible to do without a welding machine. The use of welded joints provides acceptable strength to finished furniture, but if welding equipment is not available, most connections can be made with bolts and nuts. But you need to understand that a table assembled on bolts and nuts will not look as neat as a welded garage workbench.

List of materials and tools for making a table

materials:

• Profile pipe with a section of 50 × 50 mm.
• Profile pipe 25×25 mm.
• Corner 25 mm.
• Steel sheet thickness 2-3 mm.
• Paints and varnishes, including a primer with a rust converter.

Instruments:

• Welding machine with related equipment.
• Angle grinder (grinder) with a cutting disc.
• Drill with drill bits for metal.
• Clamps.
• Measuring tool.

How to make a metal workbench with your own hands

Illustrations	Assembly step by step
	Base frame assembly. The base frame is assembled to a height of 90 cm. The distance between the vertical posts is 60 cm. When assembling, it is important to maintain a right angle at all joints. This is easy to achieve by using a square to check.
	Frame sheathing. The tabletop and shelves inside the table are sheathed with sheet steel. If possible, the sheet is not only caught with dots, but boiled with a continuous seam, which will extend the life of the finished workbench. At the same stage, we remove burrs and burrs from all welded joints.
	Drawer guides. Guides are welded from the corner along which the boxes will move. Fittings for drawers are attached on top of the guides. The requirement when installing the guides is the same - the right and left strips must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the base supports.
	Production and installation of boxes. The boxes are welded from steel sheet. In the side part of the drawers, the counter part of the fittings is attached, which is joined to the guides on the base frame. Assembly requirement - the fittings installed on the right and left of the drawer must be parallel to each other.
	Painting boxes. The metal is covered with a layer of acid soil. After the primer has completely dried, a coat of paint on metal is applied, preferably Hammerite or similar compositions with good adhesion.
	Painting a workbench. The workbench is also painted the same as the boxes. For painting, it is preferable to use an airbrush - it will be both faster and better.
	Workbench equipment. A vice is installed on the finished workbench, handles are attached to the boxes. Additional equipment of the table is installed in accordance with the features of its operation.

Summing up

Now you know how and from what to make a workbench, which means you can equip a garage or a home workshop. For additional details on the topic, see the video in this article.

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In order for the operation of the garage to be as comfortable as possible, its arrangement should be approached with full responsibility. Most motorists spend a lot of free time in the garage.

To create a convenient and comfortable environment, it is worth building a folding room indoors. This furniture design is especially relevant for a small garage.

In the garage, every motorist should have a well-planned workplace. A table with a folding mechanism will help not only competently organize free space, but will also please you with functionality. It can be used as:

• workplace. Behind such a product, you can engage in minor car repairs;
• table for tea;
• laptop stands. Quite often, car owners resort to this method when repairing a car when they need the Internet.

If you are going to make a compact and convenient table in the garage, decide in advance on its location. Firstly, there must be good lighting in the place of its installation. Secondly, the product should not block the passage.

Advice: when building a folding model, numerous drawers and shelves can be built next to the wall for unfolding accessories and necessary things.

In any case, the folding table will delight you with functionality, ergonomics and ease of use.

What: wood or metal?

As for the choice of materials of manufacture, several options are allowed here. The main thing is that the material you choose has:

• resistance to negative factors. The table should not deteriorate due to sudden changes in temperature and high humidity;
• resistance to mechanical damage;
• long service life;
• strength and reliability. The furniture you build must be able to handle various loads.

You can build a table in the garage from:

• metal;
• combined materials.

TO benefits wooden models include:

• easy processing with hand and electric tools;
• affordable cost;
• aesthetic appearance.

But such a product is not able to cope with heavy loads, and its service life, unlike metal models, will be much less.

Important: a metal table, despite the complexity of its manufacture, will cope with higher loads.

It should be noted right away that there are much more options for making a desktop in the garage. Some car enthusiasts prefer to make completely wooden models, others strengthen them on top with a metal sheet. Someone stops the choice on a wooden frame and a metal one, and someone likes a completely metal product. There are no special requirements for the manufacture of a folding table in the garage. The main thing is that the owners feel comfortable working and caring for it.

But keep in mind:

• it is quite difficult to make completely metal products on your own. If you have a welding machine and you know how to work with it, then you can try to make such a complex structure;
• even a novice in this field can make a completely wooden product on their own. To do this, it is worth arming yourself with a grinder, grinder or an ordinary hand saw.

Drawing

Attention: before proceeding with the manufacture and assembly of the folding table, make a competent drawing. It should indicate the dimensions of the product and its materials of manufacture.

The finished drawing can be found on the Internet and modified to fit your needs.

Instruments

To make a compact and convenient folding table in the garage, you will need to prepare the following consumables materials:

From tools we will need:

• welding machine;
• electric jigsaw;
• drill;
• screwdriver

How to make a folding table?

So, the manufacture of a piece of furniture begins with its detailing. According to a pre-drawn drawing, we cut out the elements we need:

That's the whole simple process of making a folding table in the garage. On such a product, you can perform various types of work: drilling, sawing, cutting, grinding. In other words, a sturdy folding table can completely replace a workbench.

Advice: after making a durable and reliable desktop, the area around it must be equipped with sockets, additional lighting using wall lamps. On the walls, you can make additional shelves for storing tools.

Finishing

After making the table, it should be processed with various materials. If the product is made of metal, it is processed anti-corrosion agents.

If the table is made of wood, it is processed primers and paints. This not only improves the appearance of the product, but also increases its service life.

A photo

Depending on the materials used and the tasks to be solved, the result may surprise:

Useful video

A detailed description of the manufacturing process can be viewed in the following video:

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is worth noting that making a practical and reliable folding table in the garage on your own is quite realistic. The main thing is to correctly select the type of construction you need, make a well-thought-out drawing of the product, prepare consumables and tools. As a result, you will get a high-strength piece of furniture that will fully comply not only with your personal requirements and preferences, but also with the dimensions and features of the room.

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The cost of the car place to work is very small. It is worth putting something and there is no place at all.
It was decided to install a compact table, but the table still interferes. The folding table was ideal. Takes up minimum space.

Once dismantled an old wardrobe. The hand did not rise to take it to the trash, and for good reason.

For the table we need:
- chipboard;
- a pair of loops;
- wood screws;
- corners;
- furniture mortise nuts;
- bar for legs;
- anchor bolts;
- support bar.

First of all, mark the level of the table. Marking is carried out using a level. Whether it's a regular construction or water from a tube of water. I applied the latter. I outlined two points and, having attached a bar, marked out a line along which I will fasten.
We drill through holes in the bar and fasten it to the anchor bolts.

Next, we mark on the bars for the legs, places for installing corners. The corners are also taken from an old cabinet. There are two holes on the corner. One is round, the other is serrated.
Round will be attached to the legs of the table.

The corners will be screwed onto the furniture nuts. Nuts were all unscrewed from the same old cabinet.

We drill holes and screw the nuts into the bars of the legs.

Similarly, we mark the holes in the countertop. We screw the nuts.

We fasten the loops to our bar. First, we fasten it on a bar, and then we attach the countertop and fasten the loops to it.

This is what the twisted legs look like. To remove them, it is enough to twist the screws a couple of times and the legs are removed. The screws are not fully loosened. The screws are taken from the same cabinet and have a countersunk head.

In order for our table to hold when folded and not fall, you need to mount it on the wall. To do this, take a small bar. We mark holes on it and fasten it to the wall.

In the role of the holder, we will have an ordinary latch.

This is how the table is kept when folded and does not take up almost any working space in the garage.

The legs are removed and set aside.

This is what the table looks like when unfolded.

I will note in conclusion. Almost all the main parts of the table were taken from an old cabinet. Which was not thrown out, but carefully stood in the corner and waited in the wings, now his time has come. The table can withstand a weight of about 85 kg, I think it can withstand a hundred)

Detailed assembly instructions, as always, can be viewed on the video: