Retractable Gear - EAA
Retractable Gear - EAA
Retractable Gear - EAA
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<strong>Retractable</strong> <strong>Gear</strong><br />
by Charlie Becker and Mike Hertz<br />
This modification to the <strong>EAA</strong> Workbench will allow you to single-handedly<br />
move your workbench around.<br />
Part List:<br />
2-x-4s needed<br />
Number Size<br />
2 8-1/2 inch<br />
2 6 inch<br />
1 17-3/4 inch<br />
1 24 inch<br />
(2) 3 1/2-inch door hinges<br />
(2) 3-inch butt/mortise hinges<br />
(2) 2-inch full swivel casters
Make the gear:<br />
Attach the 17-¾ -inch piece to the center of the 24-inch 2-x-4 using the two<br />
door hinges. Attach the casters as shown. We used 2-inch full swivel casters.<br />
17 3/4”<br />
24”
Make the<br />
gear legs:<br />
7”<br />
Attach the 8.5-inch<br />
piece of 2x4 to the<br />
6-inch piece with<br />
the 3-inch hinge.<br />
Note that the<br />
ends of the 6-inch<br />
piece have been<br />
chamfered. You<br />
need two of these<br />
assemblies.<br />
8 1/2”<br />
Attach gear to Table:<br />
Attach the 24-inch piece of the<br />
gear leg to the inside of the table’s<br />
main leg.<br />
6”
Attach the gear legs:<br />
Attach the two gear legs as shown. Add a rope to allow you to pull the<br />
gear while lifting up on the table.<br />
17 3/4”