{"product_id":"5-foot-collapsible-bar-build-plans","title":"5-Foot Collapsible Bar Build Plans — DIY PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR RESALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-Foot Collapsible Bar Plans — Digital PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild your own 5-foot collapsible event bar with these step-by-step plans. The finished bar is \u003cstrong\u003e60\" wide x 41\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard bar height — with a removable countertop and lower shelf. It breaks down into 5 flat pieces for storage and transport, then sets back up with no tools using lift-away hinges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5-foot bar is the most popular size: it fits comfortably in most SUVs and hatchbacks without needing a truck or trailer, sets up and breaks down solo in minutes, and stores flat against a garage wall. If you’re building your first bar, renting to individuals, or working solo events, this is the size to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild It as a Coffee Cart, Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people use these plans to build a mobile coffee cart. The flat counter holds an espresso machine, a grinder, and a pour-over setup with room to work; the shelf inside keeps beans, cups, and syrups out of sight and within reach. It folds flat on lift-away hinges — no tools — so it loads into an SUV or truck for markets, weddings, and events, and stores flat between them. Coffee, matcha, or tea — if you’re building a cart business, these plans build the cart. See how it works as a cart: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-coffee-cart-that-folds-flat-a-collapsible-bar-for-mobile-coffee-matcha-tea\"\u003ethe coffee cart that folds flat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate. You should be comfortable ripping lumber, making accurate repeat cuts, pre-drilling, and using a brad nailer. Not ideal as a first-ever woodworking project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you buy — materials you’ll need for one bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sheets of 3\/8\" MDF, 4 ft x 8 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 pieces of 2x4 lumber, 8 ft long (a 6th spare is smart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5\" wood screws — about 300 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" 18-gauge brad nails — about 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/8\" 18-gauge brad nails — about 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitebond III wood glue — 1 bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 3\" lift-away hinges — 2 left-hand + 2 right-hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimer and paint if you want a painted finish; skip if building it raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120-grit and 220-grit sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e table saw or track saw, miter saw, drill\/driver with countersink bit, 18-gauge brad nailer, tape measure, square, clamps, and a sander.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included in the plans:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials \/ buy list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cut lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step build instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality-check checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant PDF download after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth sheet thicknesses included:\u003c\/strong\u003e your download includes two editions of these plans — the standard 3\/8-inch edition and the 1\/2-inch edition — each with its own materials list, cut list, and fastener sizes. Build with whichever sheet your store stocks; just pick one edition and follow it start to finish — don’t mix the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a digital plan only — no finished bar and no materials are included. Plans are sold as-is with no warranty — once you've bought them, they're yours. For personal use only; not for commercial builds or resale, not for building bars to sell, and please don't share or redistribute the files. If you’d rather skip the build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/portable-folding-event-bar-5ft-wide-white\"\u003efinished 5-foot bar\u003c\/a\u003e is available built-to-order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing the plans first?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bar-build-plans\"\u003ebar build plans overview\u003c\/a\u003e — what's inside, both sizes side by side, and how the 3\/8-inch and 1\/2-inch editions work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wobbly Carpenter LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50463721160961,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8645\/6577\/files\/plans_only_image.jpg?v=1791141102","url":"https:\/\/thewobblycarpenter.com\/products\/5-foot-collapsible-bar-build-plans","provider":"The Wobbly Carpenter LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}