How To Build a Swing-Out Countertop

Most workshops just don’t have enough horizontal work space. Sometimes the fix is as simple as adding another bench or table. But in a garage, cars take up all the floor space.

This swing-out butcher block counter is a great solution. It pivots from under your current countertop, giving you more space when you need it. You’ll have to modify cabinets, which is easy if you’re installing new cabinets. For existing cabinets, you’ll have to remove them first.

Secret Cabinet

This hidden door hides a small storage space that you access with a magnetic latch.