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A method and structure to attach a table to a tool box. A table is pivotally attached to a first side of a tool box. An adjustable brace mechanism is used to support the table at a plurality of angular levels with respect to the first side of the tool box.

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1. A tool box attachment structure, comprising:a table,a pivot device attached to a side of the table, wherein the pivot device is adapted to attach the side of the table to a first side of a tool box; andan adjustable brace mechanism coupled to the table, wherein the adjustable brace mechanism is a

1. A tool box attachment structure, comprising:a table,a pivot device attached to a side of the table, wherein the pivot device is adapted to attach the side of the table to a first side of a tool box; andan adjustable brace mechanism coupled to the table, wherein the adjustable brace mechanism is adapted to support the table at a plurality of angular levels with respect to the first side of the tool box, wherein the plurality of angular levels comprises at least one angular level that is greater than 0 degrees wherein the adjustable brace mechanism comprises a first adjustable brace and a second adjustable brace, wherein a first end of the first adjustable brace is adapted to be pivotally attached to the first side of the tool box and a second end of the first adjustable brace is adapted to support the table, and wherein a first end of the second adjustable brace is adapted to be pivotally attached to the first side of the tool box and a second end of the second adjustable brace is adapted to support the tool box from a ground surface and less than 90 degrees. 2. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, further comprising the tool box, wherein the adjustable brace mechanism supports the table at the plurality of angular levels with respect to the first side of the tool box. 3. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, further comprising the tool box, wherein the pivot device attaches the side of the table to the first side of the tool box. 4. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, further comprising the tool box, wherein the pivot device attaches the side of the table to the first side of the tool box, and wherein the adjustable brace mechanism supports the table at the plurality of angular levels with respect to the first side of the tool box. 5. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the table is adapted to be placed in a folded storage position that is parallel to the first side of the tool box. 6. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the table comprises a flat surface mounted on a frame. 7. The tool box attachment structure claim 6, wherein the frame comprises elongated members that are attached to each other to form a shape. 8. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the pivot device is a hinge. 9. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the pivot device is a piano hinge. 10. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the first adjustable brace is adapted to provide support between the tool box and the table, and wherein the second adjustable brace is adapted to provide support between the tool box and a ground surface. 11. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the first adjustable brace is pivotally attached to the second adjustable brace. 12. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the first adjustable brace has a folded storage position that is parallel to the first side of the tool box. 13. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the second adjustable brace has a folded storage position that is parallel to the first side of the tool box. 14. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first adjustable brace and second adjustable brace comprises a first elongated member slidably received within a second elongated member. 15. The tool box attachment structure of claim 14, wherein the at least one of the first adjustable brace and second adjustable brace comprises at least one pin adapted to rigidly attach the first elongated member to the second elongated member. 16. The tool box attachment structure of claim 1, wherein the table comprises a blocking device mechanically attached to the table, and wherein the blocking device is adapted to prevent items from sliding off of the table.