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This plan prints the pivot geometry it was checked against — rotation sweep, clearances and all — because a flip top that clips its own cabinet is a drawing error, not a surprise you should discover mid-build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished size: 30 × 24 × 33 in (W × D × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlan length: 16 pages (US Letter), imperial + metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFlip panel: 26¾ × 24 in on a steel rod through two cheek blocks; holds tools up to 12 in tall on a 26 × 22 in centred footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInterior: one fixed shelf low at 6 in with tall open space above — the back panel stops at 18 in so the flipping panel's corner sweep (≈12 in radius) can never strike it; the sweep math is printed in the plan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSheet goods: 1 × ¾ in plywood sheet + 1 × ¼ in plywood sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEstimated material cost (computed by the plan engine): $174\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate · Build time: 1 day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-page plan (Letter, print or tablet) — imperial \u0026amp; metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFront, side \u0026amp; top elevations + a full exploded view, all dimensioned in inches and millimetres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePivot geometry checked in the model: sweep clearances printed on the steps\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRod and locking-pin drilling positions given from one datum line\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDXF + SVG cutting files, grouped by real material thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExact hardware list — rod, pins and caster specs included, no guesswork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular saw with a straightedge guide (or table saw \/ track saw)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrill\/driver, pocket-hole jig, and a 3\/8 in bit long enough for the rod holes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClamps (2 × 24 in), combination square, tape, level\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrbital sander — no CNC required. CNC files are included if you have one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical product?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's an instant digital download: the plan PDF plus DXF and SVG cutting files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tools fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tools up to 12 in tall on a 26 × 22 in centred footprint. That limit comes from the panel's rotation sweep, and the plan shows the math.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the back panel short?\u003c\/strong\u003e Deliberately: a full-height back would be struck by the flipping panel's corner. The panel stops at 18 in and the fixed shelf sits low — both are sweep clearances, explained in the copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a CNC?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — circular saw and drill work fine. The CNC files are included free, grouped by actual thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the files don't open or arrive damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e Files faulty or corrupted? Free replacement within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northpine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48336458481836,"sku":"NP-FLIP-TOP","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1207\/0572\/files\/01-hero_7993e94a-d457-4d67-a311-68962fed48f2.png?v=1794276080"},{"product_id":"modular-drawer-workbench-woodworking-plan-60-in-48-in","title":"Modular Drawer Workbench — Woodworking Plan (60 in \u0026 48 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-garage bench that works like a big one: a laminated double-thickness top, three real drawers where your right hand expects them, and an open bay with a shelf where the shop vac lives. The drawer math is done for both widths — drawer boxes are sized from the measured opening, with the formula printed in the plan so the drawers fit the bench you actually built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished sizes: 60 × 24 × 36 in · 48 × 24 × 36 in (W × D × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlan length: 19 pages (US Letter), imperial + metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTop: two laminated layers of ¾ in plywood\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStorage: 3-drawer bank on the right half (¾ in overlay fronts at 7-9\/16 in pitch fill the 22¾ in opening exactly; ½ in drawer bottoms) + open shelf on the left half at 12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrame: 2×4 leg and end frames\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSheet goods: 2 × ¾ in plywood sheets + 1 × ½ in plywood sheet (either width)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEstimated material cost (computed by the plan engine): $266.50 — the same for both widths; the 48 in rails nest onto the same board count, and the plan's board layouts show it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Intermediate · Build time: 1 weekend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19-page plan (Letter, print or tablet) — imperial \u0026amp; metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFront, side \u0026amp; top elevations + a full exploded view, all dimensioned in inches and millimetres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo widths in one plan: 60 in and 48 in, drawer math done for both\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrawer boxes sized from the measured opening — the formula is printed in step 5\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDXF + SVG cutting files, grouped by real material thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExact hardware list — slide and screw specs included, no guesswork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular saw with a straightedge guide (or table saw \/ track saw)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrill\/driver and a pocket-hole jig\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClamps — the top lamination wants six if you have them\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCombination square, tape, level; a vice to mount when it is done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical product?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's an instant digital download: the plan PDF plus DXF and SVG cutting files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the 48 in bench cost the same to build as the 60 in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the lumber packer fits the shorter rails onto the same number of boards. 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The router sled is drawn stored on the crosscut sled, which is where it will live in your shop too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosscut sled: 24 × 18 in base in ½ in plywood, tall rear fence (the working fence), low front safety fence, two hardwood miter bars ripped from a 1×4\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRouter sled: 20 × 14 in base with two rails the router bridges across\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlan length: 16 pages (US Letter), imperial + metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCalibration: the five-cut method, with the error formula worked in the plan — square is measured, not hoped for\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSheet goods: 1 × ½ in plywood sheet + 1 × ¾ in plywood sheet, plus a 1×4 for the miter bars\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEstimated material cost (computed by the plan engine): $145 for both sleds, including hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: Beginner · Build time: 1 day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-page plan (Letter, print or tablet) — imperial \u0026amp; metric throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFront, side \u0026amp; top elevations + a full exploded view, all dimensioned in inches and millimetres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo complete sleds: crosscut (24 x 18) and router (20 x 14)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe five-cut calibration method, with the error formula worked for you\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDXF + SVG cutting files, grouped by real material thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExact hardware list — screw specs included, no guesswork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTable saw (the sleds' home) and a drill\/driver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCalipers — the five-cut method is only as honest as its measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCombination square, clamps, a straightedge\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA router for the second sled; any flat offcut becomes its bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a physical product?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's an instant digital download: the plan PDF plus DXF and SVG cutting files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the miter bars fit my saw?\u003c\/strong\u003e The bars are ripped from a 1×4 and then planed or sanded to a sliding fit in YOUR saw's slots — the plan says to measure your slots, because slot widths vary between saws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow square is the crosscut sled, really?\u003c\/strong\u003e As square as your five-cut measurement says it is: the plan prints the method and the error formula, so you adjust the fence by a computed amount, not by tapping and hoping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a CNC?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Both sleds are table-saw-and-drill builds; the CNC files are a free extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the files don't open or arrive damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e Files faulty or corrupted? 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