The Wobbly Carpenter — Handmade Portable Bars
The Portable Bar That
Fully Collapses Flat
Handmade to order. Breaks down into flat pieces with lift-away hinges — no tools needed. Fits in your SUV.
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Built by a local craftsman in our builder network.
Built by 24 local craftsmen across the U.S. Every builder in our network signs our craftsman agreement, builds from the same plans and measurements, and stands behind the work with a 30-day limited warranty.
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Fully Collapsible
Separates into flat pieces — not just folds thinner.
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No Tools Needed
Lift-away hinges. Set up in minutes, break down in minutes.
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Handmade to Order
Built for your order by a local craftsman — never warehoused.
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From $700
Raw MDF from $700 · painted from $800.
Watch It Break Down
Watch a full bar come apart: the countertop lifts off, the shelf slides out, and both side panels lift straight off their hinges — no tools needed. It packs flat for transport and storage, then sets back up at the next event.
Choose Your Bar
Two sizes. Three finishes. One collapsible design.
Not Just a Bar — A Coffee Cart, Too
Coffee and matcha sellers run their whole setup on this bar. The counter takes an espresso machine and grinder, the shelf below hides beans, cups, and supplies, and the whole cart breaks down into five flat pieces — no tools — so it rides in an SUV to weddings, markets, offices, and events, then stores flat between them. Order it as your bar, run it as your coffee cart. Same bar, same collapsible design, handmade to order by a local craftsman.
How It Works
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Pick your size & finish
5ft or 6ft, painted white/black or raw MDF. Order ahead of your event date — every bar is made to order. Most bars are built and ready in 1–2 weeks — order at least two weeks before your event date.
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A local craftsman builds it
Your bar is built by a vetted builder in our network — every builder signs our craftsman agreement.
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Pick up or get it delivered
Free pickup, or home delivery — on the product page, enter your address and we'll match you with your local builder and show your exact delivery price. Many of our builders deliver up to 200 miles. Sets up in minutes — no tools.
Why The Wobbly Carpenter
It actually collapses. Lift-away hinges separate the bar into flat pieces — it doesn't just fold thinner. Transport it in an SUV, store it flat between events.
Built by real local craftsmen. Not a warehouse, not a drop-shipper. A woodworker in our network builds your bar to order and signs our craftsman agreement.
Made for events. Interior shelf for bottles and supplies, sturdy MDF construction, and a painted finish you can touch up for years of parties.
Firm, honest pricing. $700–$950 depending on size and finish. Made to order means no clearance games — the price is the price.
Good to Know
How long does it take? Every bar is handmade to order. Most are ready in 1–2 weeks. If your event is sooner, tell us the date and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.
What does delivery cost? Pickup is always free. Home delivery is priced by distance from your local builder: $75 within 40 miles, $150 to 80 miles, $250 to 130 miles, $395 to 200 miles. Enter your address on the product page and it matches you with your builder and shows your exact delivery price.
Will it fit in my vehicle? Yes — that's the point of the design. The bar separates into flat pieces with lift-away hinges and fits in most SUVs. No tools needed to set it up or break it down.
What is it made of? Sturdy MDF (engineered wood), built from the same plans by every builder in our network. Painted finishes (white or black) can be touched up for years of use; raw MDF is ready for your own finish.
What if something's wrong with it? Every bar carries a 30-day limited warranty on workmanship, administered by us. If there's a defect, we arrange the repair or replacement — that's what the signed delivery form and the warranty window are for.
Your Event Deserves a Real Bar
Order ahead — every bar is handmade to order. Ordering for an event? Give your builder two weeks and it'll be ready before your date.
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