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On my last project, I added a pullout tray to my workbench using an inexpensive celotex-like framed bulletin board from Target and a pair of computer keyboard pullout slides. The slides mount to the sides and underneath of the bulletin board and lock in the outmost position. I have them set so that when it is closed there is about 1-3/4" of space between the surface of the bulletin board surface and the underside of the bench top.
Here you can see it with the templates for my project stapled down and covered with wax paper. Easy to slide work in progress out of harms way...
When closed you can see my rolled up cotton food service apron that is screwed to the bottom edge of the board.
The pullout worked so well I added pullouts on either side! I used the same type of keyboard suspensions but with 3/4 plywood. Real handy for placing open boxes of parts, paint, etc.
The suspensions are about $18 a pair from Lee Valley, depending on size, http://tinyurl.com/ydf2kjyt
Hope this helps!
-eric
Here you can see it with the templates for my project stapled down and covered with wax paper. Easy to slide work in progress out of harms way...
When closed you can see my rolled up cotton food service apron that is screwed to the bottom edge of the board.
The pullout worked so well I added pullouts on either side! I used the same type of keyboard suspensions but with 3/4 plywood. Real handy for placing open boxes of parts, paint, etc.
The suspensions are about $18 a pair from Lee Valley, depending on size, http://tinyurl.com/ydf2kjyt
Hope this helps!
-eric
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