Craft Table in Garage

A movable workstation is great for do-it-yourself projects. It also can serve as a food and beverage cart for parties.

Photography by Howard Lee Puckett

Craft Table in Garage
General Instructions

Cut and label the parts as needed, using the Cut List and Cutting Diagram as guides and adjusting for fit.

Step-by-Step
  1. Assemble the platform, top, and base cabinets.
    • Attach six casters to the (01) platform at the four corners and centered on each outside long edge as shown in Figure 1.
    • Remove the toe-kick portion of the cabinets using a jigsaw, and sand smooth to remove uneven edges.
    • Turn the cabinets upside down, and attach the (01) platform to them using glue and screws. The three outside sides of each cabinet should be flush with the edges of the (01) platform.
    • Place the assembly upright. Center the (02) top on the cabinets, and attach using glue and screws.
  2. Cut holes in the top, and add the nosing.
    • Scribe a line 3 inches from each side of the corners of the (02) top. This will create a center mark for cutting the 5-inch holes.
    • Cut the holes centered on the marks using a drill/driver and 5-inch hole saw attachment.
    • Scribe and miter cut to length the (03) long nosing and (04) short nosing pieces as shown in Figure 1.
    • Attach the nosing parts to the (02) top using glue and finishing nails.
  3. Craft Table in GarageBuild the paper-holder back/bracket assembly.
    • To create the U-shape form in the (05) brackets, first locate the center of each by drawing diagonal lines from the corners.
    • Using a 1 1/4-inch Forstner bit, drill a 1 1/4-inch hole at the intersection of the diagonal lines for each (05) bracket.
    • Draw vertical lines from the side apexes of the hole to the top edge of the (05) bracket as shown in the side view in Figure 2.
    • Cut out the portion between the lines using a jigsaw.
    • Using glue and screws, attach the left (05) bracket 1 inch from the left side of the (06) back as shown in Figure 3.
    • Using glue and screws, attach the right (05) bracket 3/4 inch from the right side of the (06) back.
  4. Build the doughnut/dowel assembly for the paper holder.
    • Note: The (07) doughnut parts are cut from the remaining 1 x 6 stock.
    • Clamp the piece in place, and drill a 3/8-inch-deep hole using a 1-inch Forstner bit. Remove the bit from the hole, and then cut out the (07) doughnut using a 2 1/2-inch hole saw attachment.
    • Clamp the (07) doughnut in place, and finish drilling the 1-inch hole in the center of the (07) doughnut using the 1-inch Forstner bit.
    • Repeat to create a second (07) doughnut.
    • Starting from one end of the (08) dowel, make a mark at 1 inch and 1 7/8 inches for the placements of the (07) doughnuts.
    • Apply glue to the inside of the (07) doughnuts. Slide them onto the (08) dowel with the inside faces positioned at the marks indicated in Step 3d.
    • Drill a pilot hole perpendicular to the grain in each (07) doughnut. Using finishing nails, attach the (07) doughnuts to the (08) dowel as shown in Figure 4. Wipe off any excess glue on the dowel.
  5. Craft Table in GarageApply finishing touches.
    • Fill all holes, sand, prime, and paint.
    • Insert 4-inch terra-cotta pots into the holes in the (02) top. Place a roll of contractor’s paper on the (08) dowel as shown in Figure 5.
Illustration

Craft table

Cut List

Part

Quantity

Material

Size (in inches)

(01) platform 1 plywood 3/4 x 36 x 66
(02) top 1 MDF 3/4 x 48 x 72
(03) long nosing 2 1 x 4 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 73 1/2*
(04) short nosing 2 1 x 4 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 49 1/2*
(05) brackets 2 1 x 6 3/4 x 4 x 5
(06) back 1 1 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 33
(07) doughnuts 2 1 x 6 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
(08) dowel 1 dowel 3/4 x 3/4 x 32 3/4

*From long point to long point.

Finished Dimensions

Height: 36 inches
Depth: 49 1/2 inches
Width: 73 1/2 inches

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  • Bill Gunville 18 Nov, 08:44 PM

    I have the top from an old managers desk 1 /12 inch thick.
    I am going to utilize this plan adapt to size of desk top. Will photo when I get the time to build. This is going to be ideal for my shop

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Project Details
Skillset: Intermediate
Tools
  • Table Saw (Or Circular Saw With A Straightedge Guide)
  • Jigsaw
  • Miter Saw (Or Handsaw With Miter Box)
  • Drill/Driver With 1- And 1 1/4-Inch Forstner Bits
  • 2 1/2- And 5-Inch Hole Saw Attachments
  • Power Sander And Various Grits Of Sandpaper
  • Clamps
  • Pneumatic Nailer (Or Hammer With Nail Set)
  • Paint Roller And Brushes
  • Framing Square
  • Tape Measure
  • Pencil
Lumber*
  • 1 Board, 1 X 4 X 6
  • 1 Board, 1 X 4 X 8
  • 1 Board, 1 X 6 X 4
  • 1 Sheet Of Plywood, 3/4-Inch X 4- X 8-Foot
  • 1 Sheet Of Mdf, 3/4- X 49- X 97-Inch
  • 1 Round Dowel, 3/4- X 48-Inch
Hardware & Supplies
  • 2 (36-Inch) Base Cabinets
  • 4 (4-Inch) Terra-Cotta Pots
  • 1 Roll Of Contractor’s Paper
  • 6 (2 1/2-Inch) Swivel Casters With Brakes
  • 1 Box (1 5/8-Inch) Screws
  • 1 Box Of 4d Finishing Nails
  • Stainable Wood Filler (Pl)
  • Wood Glue (Titebond Ii)
  • 1 Quart Of Primer (Valspar Interior Latex High-Hiding Primer)
  • 1 Quart Of Paint (Valspar Signature Colors, Seaside Retreat, York Beach Sr1206, Satin)

*Availability varies by market.

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