Your Workshop Workbenches Convert spiderweb place to storage space I discovered a simple way to make use of the space underneath my workbench top and behind the skirt without re-engineering the base for drawer boxes. By WOOD Magazine Staff WOOD Magazine Staff Launched in 1984, WOOD® magazine is the world's most trusted woodworking resource — a distinction we've earned by guaranteeing our readers' success in their woodworking shops. It is the mission of our staff to inspire and inform woodworkers at every stage of their journey by providing reliable and accurate project plans, woodworking techniques, and product reviews. WOOD magazine's Editorial Process Published on August 1, 2016 I discovered a simple way to make use of the space underneath my workbench top and behind the skirt without re-engineering the base for drawer boxes. To use the space, I built drop-down storage compartments, as shown at right, to hold small tools and to organize my fasteners. The hinges attached between the back apron and the plywood base allow the compartments to drop down. Chains, secured to the benchtop and the box sides with screw eyes, limit the depth of the drop. A locking hasp firmly secures the storage units out of the way.—Dan Opper, Lawrence, Kan. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit