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Build a Portable, Fold-Out Toolkit and Workbench for All Your Gear


If working space is at a premium in your house, or you like carrying everything you need with you at all times, this DIY toolkit-plus-workstation does double duty. It holds your tools in a (mostly) portable box, and folds out into a space and surface you can actually use and reach your tools easily.

To be fair, toolboxes aren't a new invention—you can buy them anywhere. What makes this one unique is that it folds out into a full workstation that you can use anywhere, and that puts your tools within arm's reach while you work. Of course, you'll need more than just the tools in the kit to make the kit, so be warned—this one will require a little time in your garage workshop or over at the hardware store getting the cuts and wood that you'll need to put all of this together.

When you're finished though, the end product is a portable toolkit (it even has a handle!) that can carry a wealth of basic tools just about anywhere, securely, and even a few storage drawers for loose objects. When it's ready to use, just fold down the front and sides of the container to create a wooden work surface, and get to work. Hit the link below to see the full walkthrough.

Make a Portable Workstation | Instructables