Folding Desk Helps Bandsaw Outfeed

Like many FWW readers, I’ve a really small store, and I exploit my workbench because the outfeed desk for my desk noticed. I made this easy auxiliary desk so I may use the workbench to assist bandsaw work as properly. After I’m finished utilizing it, it merely folds up and shops in a nook.

Three key options make the desk work. First, the entrance leg extends downward to seize the vanguard of my bench, stopping the desk from sliding backward when a workpiece contacts it. Second, it has cheap friction hinges that be part of the legs to the highest. Known as “adjustable torque hinges” on Amazon, they mean you can open and shut the desk simply, whereas stopping it from unintentionally closing in use. Final are the adjustable ft, which let me set the peak of the desk just a bit bit beneath the bandsaw desk, and to stage the desk as properly. It’s not a foul concept to attach some laminate on prime to cut back sliding friction, however that’s not necessary.

You’ll want to regulate the peak of the legs to swimsuit the distinction between the peak of your benchtop and bandsaw desk (whereas factoring within the adjustable ft). Be at liberty to alter the scale of the highest as properly.

—Anthony Macadino, Studying, Mass.