On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:25:32 AM UTC-4, Muggles wrote:
On 5/25/2016 10:34 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10:54:52 AM UTC-4, Muggles wrote:
I'm in the process of making a potting bench out of more scrap wood that
is similar to this one, http://tinyurl.com/h8m9k6h, only the potting
soil bin is on the left of the one I'm making.

We have some scrap 1x6's, 1x4's, & 1x2's, so I've made the frame mostly
from the 1x6's and 1x4's, so far. I plan on using the 1x2's for shelf
backs and decorative edges, but not sure yet, because I'm making it up
as I go along.

I'd like to put an extension of the counter top on the right side and
make it a drop shelf that lays down on the right side of the potting
bench and be able to prop up the drop shelf when I need more space. I'd
like to use the materials I have, now, so I don't really want to go
purchase any sort of bracket that'll do the job. I'd like to use the
1x4's for the shelf prop. I've got some hinges I can use to attach to
the shelf so it'll drop down.

Any suggestions as to how to put it together the best way? I've looked
at various ideas I can find online, but none of them actually show any
close-ups of how the drop down shelf props are attached.

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Maggie

Have ya heard of Google images? ;-)

This support swings sideways and stores under the "overhang".

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/321785...-1/s-l1000.jpg

This support can be attached to the bench and swing up or be attached under
the shelf and swing down.

http://www.harloff.com/healthcareCar...80303_1_TN.jpg

Another option (not shown) is to use 2 long horizontal supports that slide
under the bench on tracks and are pulled out when required to support to
shelf. 2 supports with a cross piece on the "pull out" end would allow you
to pull both supports out at one time and provide extra crossways support
for the shelf. Add a handle for convenience. I'd make the supports at least twice the length of the shelf. They could even be angled so they get snug as
they are pulled out.


Well, I've looked on google already. I saw images like the ones you
posted, but I can't see underneath the shelf to see how it's attached,
or the hardware/bolts/screwed together.

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Maggie