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POWER TOOL STAND sa DRILL PRESS STAND sa LATHE STAND sa MITER SAW TABLE & STAND sa RADIAL ARM SAW TABLE & STAND sa ROUTER TABLE sa TABLE SAW TOP & STAND sa WORKBENCH x TOOL STAND xx POWER TOOL Tool stand is made from 4" PVC pipe and two toilet flanges. Tip: Attach bench-top power tools to a plywood base and a piece of 2x4. Clamp them in a Black & Decker "Workmate" bench for use. Use hockey pucks under machine tool stands to reduce vibration. Move stationary woodworking machines by equipping them with casters mounted on hinges which can be flipped under the base by lifting one end of the machine at a time. Tip on installing threaded inserts into the top of a workbench to facilitate attaching and removing bench-top machines. Tip on supporting your bench top jointer, shaper, planer, etc. with the Black & Decker Workmate while in use. Rolling shop cabinet. Norm Abram's design of a cabinet (27"x32"x29" high) that serves as a stand for bench top tools. It has a drawer and two-door lower compartment. How to combine swivel and rigid casters for shop table and machine base mobility. Make locks for machine tools on casters from toggle clamps, steel rods, and angle iron. A simple roll-around stand houses four table-top tools (belt-disc sander, miter saw, drill press, planer). The machine in use is pivoted upright to occupy the center of the stand. Adjustable leg for tool stand is made from a pipe flange, pipe, pipe cap (with a threaded hole), a lock nut and a bolt. Plywood stand for benchtop power tools is both compact and mobile. Use the extension arms of a radial saw table as the stand for benchtop tools. A U-shaped tunnel or bridge placed on top of the extension arm allows the radial arm saw to continue to be used without removing the benchtop tools. The ultimate tool stand. This large (72"x26"x34" tall) roll-around stand combines a chop saw stand, router table, portable planer stand, workbench with T-slot clamping system, outfeed for table saw, downdraft sanding table, and a glue up table. Low-rider mobile tool base. Built from 2x4s and plywood, these castered based are held in place by foot levers when operating the machine. Est. cost: $40 for the jointer base shown. Mobile stand for a benchtop table saw features a large storage area in the base and a hinged outfeed table. Could be adapted for other uses. Band saw stand and storage unit. Plywood cabinet supports a Rockwell 10" band saw. Building your own machine bases. Some tips. Roll-around stand for a small (portable) drill press features two storage drawers, a storage cabinet and retractable casters. Built from plywood. Tip describes stands for power tools so they are mobile. Improve the usefulness of your Workmate folding workbench. This two-part system of plywood plates (base plate and tool plate) lets you attach a variety of small power tools to the Workmate as needed. A look at special tables for portable power tools that make them more versatile. Build a stand for a grinder from a brake drum, 2" pipe, and 1/4" steel plate. Estimated cost: $6. Tip: Build a grinder stand from an old farm disk and a piece of iron pipe. Tip on bolting stationary machines to your workshop floor using lagbolts and fiberglass resin. Tip shows how to make bench top tools more stable when sitting on a Workmate. How to make wheeled bases for heavy power tools from plywood with hinged casters on the corners. Tip on a base design for bench top tools which allows them to be clamped in a Workmate. Tip on attaching bench-top tools to plywood bases and storing them by hanging on the wall when not in use. Speedy way to build a wobble-free workbench or tool base by screwing together twelve 1"x4" boards. Tip shows how to make bases for bench top tools that allow them to be hung on the wall when not in use. Tip on making a simple plywood box on casters for use as a stand for small power tools. A hinged flip-up/flip-down piece of plywood will raise the stand off the casters when in use. Build a speedy, wobble-free workbench or power tool base by screwing together twelve 1x4 boards in three-way overlaps at each corner. Knock-down stand for bench-top tools or other shop accessories. Made from plywood. Two slot-together base boards (24"x26") are fitted with a 24"x22" top. Tip on using hockey pucks as vibration absorbing feet for machine tools. Steel desk pedestals serve as robust bases for saws, jointers, shapers and other power tools. The drawers provide needed storage. Locking casters make them movable. Making stationary tools portable. A homemade Johnson bar (a small two-wheel trolly) teams up with two permanent casters mounted on each machine to make it easy to move them around. Homebuilt retractable casters are used to move heavy machines around your shop. Combination workbench and lathe stand. The workbench top swings up to reveal the lathe which is then raised up into working position. Lathe tools and accessories are stored on the bottom of the raised workbench top. Simple flip-down axle-and-wheels fits tool stands with bent sheet-metal legs. Tip: Use refrigerator or freezer leveling feet on heavy woodworking machines. Make your tool stands easier to roll around by attaching replacement lawn mower wheels with built-in height adjusters. Tip on using construction adhesive to secure benches and machines to a workshop floor. Tip on using glued-on plywood panels to stop machine stands from vibrating. Machines on wheels. A variety of shop-built hinge, handle and caster arrangements to move heavy machinery around, but provide stability while machine is in use. How to build a good machinery stand from wood. Tip on using discarded brake discs as heavy bases for small tools, lamps, etc. Use a trailer ball "dolly" to move heavy machine tool stands that are mounted on casters. Mobile base for a large stationary tool uses the crank-and-screw assembly from a pipe clamp to raise and lower swivel casters for moving the machine. Let it roll. How to put wheels on larger power tools. Tip on temporarily mounting various machines on the edge of your workbench using a removable 6"x26" board which is attached to the base of the machine and slips into a slot cut in the edge of the bench. Build power tool stands. Make your own retractable casters for heavy shop equipment. Build a compact shop for bench top power tools. Multi-purpose work stations and storage ensembles are mounted on casters. How to make a super-heavy bench grinder stand in one hour from a old truck tire rim, a discarded car brake drum and a length of pipe. Tip: Use the frame and outer case of an old washing machine as a sturdy base for power tools. Unique work stand adapts the "Marlin Wood Carver" tool for carving in the round. Use it to make duplicate spindles and other furniture parts. Tip: Move heavy machine tools around by equipping them with levers that have casters at the end. Simply lift up on the levers (handles) and roll the machine to a new position. Box-leg power-tool stand is strong and sturdy enough for heaviest tools but is built of low-cost lumber. Power-tool stand for jigsaw, drill press, jointer saw, and band saw include storage shelves and cabinets. Roll-away workshop holds both router and drill stands. Router table retracts into cabinet for storage. Drill press attachement for small drill is mounted on top of cabinet. There is room for other small tool storage. Build a mobile, sturdy, vibration-free stand for a 4" or 6" jointer. Features a sawdust drawer, storage drawer, shelf for accessories and retractable casters. Built from wood. 9 ways a professional keeps his shop organized. Includes many ideas for tool storage, hardware storage, tool tables, etc. Tip: How to add leveler feet to your power tools. Made from ordinary hardware. Tip: Make this simple support for a hand grinder. Project for a master craftsman's shop. Stand for a motorized miter box features a built-in dust collector and a storage area for the saw accessories and tools. Sturdy wooden stand for a bench saw features 4x4 legs. Slide-out grinder bench allows you to sit and work. Recommended height of various stationary power tools for the average person (69.3" tall). Roll-around grinder stand, with three storage drawers, is built from wood. Flip-top bench for compact tools. The top of the bench has hinged cutouts with bench-top tools attached (sewing-machine style). You flip each tool up as needed. Overall dimensions: 40"x96"x36" tall. Three compact bench-top tools mount on a triangular rotating platform inside this wheel-to-the-job toolstand. Built from 1.5 sheets of plywood. Winner in PS/APA contest. Sturdy shop tables or machine stands utilize the half-lap dovetail joint to join the stretchers for extra strength and rigidity. Tip on using typewriter tables as stands for bench top power tools. Share bench space by attaching smaller tools to a rotating plywood turntable. Roll-around tool base for moving heavy power tools. A wooden tray equipped with one pair of rigid casters sits under the tool stand. A hook-and-handle mechanism equipped with rigid casters is used to lift the tray and provide the third caster needed to move the tool. Mobile tool stand for a bench top tool. Tip on adding folding handles and two casters to a simple wooden stand. Bench top tool stand (26"x20"x39" high) has two open compartments to hold tools and a top that is a convenient work surface. Wooden turnbuckle quickly secures tool base to Workmate support. A handy leg leveler to make for shop tool stands is capped with a rubber crutch tip. Photos show the conversion of an old washing machine cabinet into a sturdy tool stand. Drill press stand for a bench-mounted drill press features a storage drawer and storage cabinet. Tip: Spray-painted "footprints" indicate the level spot where each of your power tools is to be positioned. Tip: Reduce the vibration noise produced by sheet metal machine bases by assembling with low-shrinkage construction adhesive. Tool storage cart on wheels. Three bench top tools are mounted on interchangeable shelves so the tool to be used is put on the cart top. Lower shelves hold the others when not in use. Cart has casters on one end, handles on the opposite end. Two ideas for leveling tool legs when the workshop floor is uneven. Mounting bench top tools on a cleated base that fastens in a workbench vise makes them storable without sacrificing workspace. How to mount a pair of rigid-plate casters to the rear legs of tools or stands so equipment can be moved wheelbarrow-style. Tips on clamping bench top power tools to a table saw or lathe when in use. Use pine shims to quickly steady a tool stand, especially if you have moved it. Bench top machines won't "walk" if you equip them with a clamping plate and secure it to the bench with a carriage bolt and adjustable fixture handle. Sturdy tool stand for bench top machines is movable using a special two-wheel "lever" to raise and pull the cabinets. Keep caster-equipped tools from moving using these wooden caster chocks fitted with rubber inner tube covers. Four-wheeled tool base for moving heavy woodworking machines easily. Lift-up router table fits inside a cabinet-based workbench. Includes details for constructing cabinet carcase, pull-up assembly and router tabletop with fence. Accompanying article describes an alternative design to support a bench top tool. Swivel-top tool cabinet on casters. A bench top tool can be mounted on each side of the top. Includes plans for constructing the castered cabinet (24"x24"x33" tall) that has a bottom storage drawer. Mobile bases for workshop machines. Shop tests of seven models and advice on how to select one that meets your needs. Leg stand for stationary or benchtop tools is constructed of wood and features tapered and splayed legs. Using ice hockey pucks mounted on machine tool stands to absorb the vibrations from stationary power tools. Tip on extending the locking knobs on some mobile tool bases up to waist height for easier access. Technique for storing a miter saw or benchtop tool on the wall using a bevel and cleat system. Drawing of a combination stand for a tabletop narrow-belt/disc sander and tabletop oscillating spindle sander places the machines at different working heights and has plenty of storage in the base. Platform designed for a benchtop tool will rotate to place the tool in the best working position. Tip: Reinforce the legs on four-legged sheet metal tool stands by attaching thin walled tubing braces between the legs. Caster system for workshop machines. Mount 2" casters on pieces of 2x4 and attach them with hinges to your larger woodworking machines. The casters can be flipped up out of the way after the machine is moved. Cabinet for a bench top drill press. Features a storage drawer, storage cabinet, drill bit storage racks, etc. Overall dimensions: 35" high, 25" wide, 20" deep. Built mostly of plywood. Simple joint for joining stretchers to legs on tool stands and benches made from 2x4's. Uses a long bolt, nut, and half-circle wood plug. Make supplementary, removable tops for the Woodsmith-magazine router table to hold a bench grinder, scroll saw, or other small power tools. Stand for bench top power tools featues a removable (slide-out) insert in the top to which the tool is fastened. This facilitates quick-changes of the tool in use. Extra tools with attached inserts are stored in the base of the stand. Simple mounting plate for a vise or bench top tool attaches easily to a workbench. Flip-top tool stand, mounted on casters, has a pivoting surface so a bench top tool can be mounted on each side. Tip on moving heavy workshop machines by mounting casters onto two pillar-style automotive jacks and using the jacks to raise the heavy machine. A reversible router/planer cart. A roll-around cart has a pivoting top. On one side is fastened a Ryobi 10" planer. On the other side is fastened a router table. Mobility in the workshop. Wooden machine stand incorporates retractable casters. Wooden stand for a band saw features wheels on the back legs for mobility and two storage drawers. Lathe stand. A simple and inexpensive structure to get your lathe to the right height. The frame is made from angle iron found in bed frames. Tip: Use a turnbuckle and wire (or chain) to anchor a workbench or tool stand securely to the floor. Retractable caster system for moving workshop tools. Tip for attaching bench top-sized power tools to a simple base that clamps into a "Workmate" for use. The tools are stored in a vertical rack when not in use. Wooden machine stand with splayed legs, small drawers, and storage compartment is sturdier than open metal stands. Built-in cabinet for your tool stand. Adding wooden drawers to metal power tool stands to create tool storage out of waste space. A jigsaw cabinet on casters also provides hidden storage for other tools. Built of wood and perforated hardboard, it is ideal for an apartment dweller. Power-tool stand is fabricated from plywood and includes a dust-bin partition and storage shelves for accessories. How to construct a turntable to mount in power tool stands for holding accessories. Build a pedestal for mounting your vise for heavy work. Unit is bolted to the floor. Combination dust collector and power tool stand for the home workshop uses furnace filters on 3 sides and a window ventilating fan. Sturdy vise stand is made from a 30-gal or 55-gal steel drum filled with broken concrete, rocks, etc. Tip: How to weld a nut to water pipe when using water pipe to make tool stands, jigs or collars. The welded nut will allow setscrews to be used for adjusting and clamping. Five workshop storage cabinets built from plywood. (1) Bench top tool stand. (2) Wall-hung cabinet with doors and shelves. (3) Chop saw stand which incorporates storage in base cabinets. (4) Router table with 3 storage drawers in base. (5) Roll-around tool chest with 12 drawers and 2 open shelves. Roll-around machine bases are fabricated from angle iron. Large thumbscrews lock the casters in place. Tip on adapting several bench top tools so they can share one set of steel legs (one tool at a time). Rotating circular tool stand (7-ft. diameter) stops at 8 different tool positions. (2) A ferris wheel style tool storage unit (48" diameter). Designed for a woodworker in a wheelchair. Attach bench top tools to a platform that can be pulled out or pushed in on a wooden drawer-slide mechanism. For storage, pull the platform completely out and turn it over, thus storing the tool underneath the workbench top. Super-stable utility stand uses an undersized spare tire and wheel as a base, PVC pipe upright and a plywood platform. | |||||||||
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