Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build one of these for the Family Handyman shop, too. Check it out!
Reader Project: Mobile Flip-Top Workbench
![mobile flip-top workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-22.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
So after a long seven months, to the day, my mobile flip-top workbench is finally completed. This bench holds a planer, jointer, oscillating sander, drill press, bandsaw, bench grinder and a belt sander. – Christopher Rings
![workbench sketchup drawing](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cad_001_CR-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
To get started, I created the following plans for my workbench in SketchUp. Â Here are my construction drawings.
![sideview of workbench in sketchup](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cad_003_CR-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
![sideview of workbench in sketchup](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cad_004_CR-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
![construction drawing of workbench in sketchup](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cad_002_CR-scaled.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
![workbench support with casters](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-1.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Here is the first side support with casters.
![workbench base](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-2.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
This is the base of the workbench with casters.
![workbench base with casters](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-2a.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![cam and rod for workbench casters](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-3.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Cam and rod installed to move casters.
![cam and rod move workbench caste](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-4.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Another view.
![workbench cabinet construction](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-5.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Construction of the cabinets.
![workbench cabinet construction](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-6.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![workbench framework](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-7.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![workbench assembly](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-9.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![gluing bars in flip-top workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-8.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Gluing up the bars for the flip-top.
![workbench cabinet](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-10.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![tools attached to workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-11.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![drill press flipped down in storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-12.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Drill press flipped down in storage.
![drill press flipped up to use](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-13.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Drill press flipped up for use.
![flip-top workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-14.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![workbench tool storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-15.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![wooden cam for casters](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-16a.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Once all the tools were added, I discovered it was too much weight for the wooden cams.
![wooden cams encased in steel pipe](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-16c.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
So I decided to reinforce the cams with oak pieces, alternating the grain and encasing each cam in a 4-inch steel pipe.
![lever for workbench casters](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-17.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Close-up of lever for casters.
![kreg clamping system for workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-18.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Most importantly, while the bench is normally stationary, with the pull of the lever the bench is forced up onto six casters so that I can move this extremely heavy bench wherever I want.
Also, I added a dispenser at the end of the bench for a roll of kraft paper. Â It can be easily rolled out on to the bench for staining and glue-ups.
![mounted kraft paper in workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-21.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
A view of kraft paper rolled out on to bench top.
![kreg clamping systerm](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-19.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Next I added a Kreg Clamping system.
![kreg klamping system and vice](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-30.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
![polyurethane workbench](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-20-1.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
First coat of polyurethane on workbench.
![workbench storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-28.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
This workbench has tons of storage.
![workbench storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-29.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
The other side of the workbench, featuring all the storage available.
![sandpaper storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_9121.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
This shallow end cabinet is devoted to sandpaper storage.
![nail gun storage](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-25.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Nail gun storage.
![workbench with table saw](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-31-1.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
The workbench is a half-inch shorter than my tables saw, so it can also be used as an out-feed table for the table saw.
![workbench with tools flipped into storage cabinets](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chris-23.jpg?fit=696%2C696)
Here is the finished workbench with all tools flipped down and in their storage cabinets.