Adjustable height side shelf for my mobile workbench

I added an adjustable-height side shelf to my mobile workshop.  It's held in place with sturdy 14" steel brackets from Lee Valley Tools that fit into 24" heavy-duty double-slotted standards, also from Lee Valley Tools.  I adapted the shelf to fit my miter saw and added brackets to support workpieces.  I can also set the shelf even with the workbench worktop to create a large assembly table.

The shelf is 5' long (the length of the worktop) by 16" wide.  I used 3/4" plywood for the shelf.  To stiffen up the shelf, I screwed and glued a 2x4 between the brackets on the underside of the shelf.

I also adapted the brackets so the shelf hangs from the workbench when not in use. 

 

 

A small addition to my workbench

If you have a small workspace like me, you'll love this fold out shelf for your portable table saw.  When not in use, it folds down neatly tucked away, taking up less than 2 inches.  When needed, I simply pop it open (finger tip release), and place my table saw on the 3/4" plywood shelf.  My workbench now can be used as an outfeed table.  

I purchased a pair of 16" 4-Position folding brackets from Lee Valley Tools.  These are incredibly strong brackets, with a center load capacity of 200 kg/440 lb per pair.  For added support and stability, I added at 2x3 drop-down leg to the bottom of the shelf. 

Heavy Duty Folding Sawhorses

For under $40, I made this great pair of sturdy sawhorses.  When opened, there's a handy shelf for your tools.  When folded up, they take up no more than 6", slim enough to fit anywhere in the garage.   Portability is another great feature of these sawhorses, and they are as heavy duty as they come.