Thread: Plans for a workbench on wheels?

I dont know where there are actual plans but this workbench section of the forum has loads of benches on wheels. Have a bit of a read and look at the pictures. I would start with the ''Show us your woodworking bench'' thread.
For stability it is better to have the bench sit on its own feet when working so some kind of hinged leaver operated wheel arrangement is the best option. A good bench is solid flat surface on legs that does not wobble while you work so no need for anything too complicated.
Regards
John

The simplest one I have seen was published on Popular Woodworking's blogs - look for 'Megan's bench' or 'LVL bench'. Basically it is just a plate of 20mm or so ply with 2 casters screwed on that is in turn hinged to the bottom rail at each end. Lift the end of the bench and the plate is swung into position by the weight of the 2 casters. One at each end makes the bench into an adult billycart - at least until it hits a major obstruction. You just need to flick the board back out of the way with a foot while lifting the end of the bench to set it back on its own feet again (or use a cleverly positioned piece of rope).

The second observation they have made is that you need to put a screw hook-and-eye on each board to secure it in the 'down position, so when you do hit the obstruction the wheels don't just fold back out of the way bringing you to a sudden stop - OOOFF!