Now I can work on my models while I’m watching TV with my
family, or sitting in my recliner after work. It’s a perfect size
for working on a TV tray or on a lap, while still having enough
room to work on a freight car kit, decal project, or even some
Portable workbench - 4
6
6. For the first workbench, I mounted the folding
support bracket 5½” forward from the back edge of the
top. Although it works, the top opens just far enough
to make me worry the workbench could tip over
backward. For the second one, I mounted the bracket
1
/
4
” farther forward, and you can see the resulting
change in the angle.
If you look closely at the workbench on the left, you
can see where the hinge screws protrude through the
inside surface of the top. The screws included with the
hardware are a bit too long, so for the second one I
ground the points off and took more care when drilling
the mounting holes.
MRH-Oct 2014
