The idea for this versatile, adjustable worktable was inspired by Carolyn, a budding journalist who requires extra clearance under her desk for her wheelchair. Carolyn also wanted a table that could be dismantled quickly to make it more convenient to move between home and various offsite work locations. These design requirements resulted in a unique piece of furniture that can be reconfigured to serve a variety of uses in your home or office.
When the tabletop is lowered, this table functions as a conventional desk with plenty of room on top for paperwork and a computer. Raise the tabletop using the hassle-free adjustment mechanism to get a handy standup workstation that’s perfect for crafts, serving food or to ease the strain on a sore back after sitting all day.
The workstation goes together with knockdown hardware, so the entire unit can be dismantled in less than a minute by simply lifting off the tabletop, lowering the extension rails and removing the cross brace. I’ve come up with innovative construction techniques that make this project a snap to build, so let’s get started.
| Part | Material | Size (T x W x L*) | Qty. |
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| Column sides | red oak | 1/2" x 8" x 21" | 4 |
| Column spacers | red oak | 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 21 | 4 |
| Column tenons | red oak | 3/4" x 5' x 4' | 2 |
| Extension arms | red oak | 1" x 5" x 21" | 2 |
| Foot segments | red oak | 1" x 2 1/2" x 22 1/2" | 4 |
| Support arms | red oak | 1" x 2 1/2" x 22 1/2" | 4 |
| Cross brace | red oak | 3/4" x 4" x 43 1/4" | 1 |
| Top | Baltic birch ply | 3/4" x 22 1/2" x 46 1/2" | 1 |
| Plastic laminate | 1/16" x 23" x 47" | 1 | |
| Short edge trim | red oak | 13/16" x 3/4" x 24" | 2 |
| Long edge trim | red oak | 13/16" x 3/4" x 48" | 2 |
| Support rib | red oak | 3/4" x 2" x 38" | 1 |
| Dowel pins | hardwood | 1/2"-diameter x 1 1/4"-long | 4 |
| Round knobs | Lee Valley #00M56.11 | 4 | |
| Winged knobs | Lee Valley #00M51.02 | 4 | |
| Flanged inserts | Lee Valley #00N10.13 | 16 | |
| Washers | 1 1/4"-diameter (outside) | 8 | |
* Length indicates grain direction
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