How To Build a Swing-Out Countertop (DIY)
Introduction
This swing-out countertop is there when you need it, gone when you don’t.Tools Required
Materials Required
- 1-1/2" brad nails
- 1-1/2" wood screws
- 1-1/2" x 24" x 60" oak butcher block
- 1/2" x 2' x 4' MDO plywood
- 3" fixed casters
- 3/4 x 4' x 4' MDO plywood
- 3/8" threaded insert
- 3/8" washers
- 3/8" x 3" hex head bolt
- 5/16" x 1" lag screws
- Cabinet lock
- Door handle
- Paint
- Piano hinge
- Polyurethane
- Wood glue
Most workshops just don’t have enough horizontal work space. Sometimes the fix is as simple as adding another bench or table. But in a garage, cars take up all the floor space.
This swing-out butcher block counter is a great solution. It pivots from under your current countertop, giving you more space when you need it. You’ll have to modify cabinets, which is easy if you’re installing new cabinets. For existing cabinets, you’ll have to remove them first.
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