mikemalone
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I can't seem to find any information on the small work bench that some builders have used to mount 3 or 4 power tools. It was maybe 24 x 24, on castors.
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4-way Work Bench
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Skybolt Al
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"Sportplane Builder"
by Bingelis, page 40.
by Bingelis, page 40.
24 x 24 is not big enough. I believe mine is 36 x 36--on the road, can't measure or remember. It is full with vise, belt sander, band saw, and grinder. I used Bingelis guidance for overall approach, but you want BIGGER castors with at least two brakes. I also mounted small 1 gal vacuum on the vertical 4 x 4 in the middle--very handy. Power cord runs to the top of that 4 x 4 from auto-return reel in center of shop ceiling. Good piece of gear--great space saver--saves lots of steps.
esjacoby77
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Here's mine...I just used the EAA 1000 workbench plans, modified the dimension, and added wheels. I believe the surface is roughly 30x30. It has worked well for me, but I would like it to be just a little bigger.
Flyguytki
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Mine is built the same way as the eaa tables and is 24x36. I am able to access all sides so I have tools facing out on all sides. I have a band saw drill press, grinder, belt sander and a vice. Here's a link to a few pictures
http://www.n87dx.com/N87DX/Shop.html.
It now has a shelf added as well.
-David
http://www.n87dx.com/N87DX/Shop.html.
It now has a shelf added as well.
-David
mikemalone
Active Member
Thanks to all. My first post and problem solved!
Based on the suggestions here
I know this thread is a little older, but in a search it may come in handy to others to come.
Based on others suggestions here, I constructed my 4 way bench from the EAA concept and added an old Server Rack Power strip to the underside.
Originally I had a 2' X 4' made from the left overs of my 4' X 6' work table. It is now my table for my DRDT-2.
The shelf will hold my chargers for battery operated tools and perhaps a radio.
It is a 4' x 4'
I have younger curious children so I needed something to keep the tools from falling over on them. Each is bolted to the table.
I may add a little shop vac underneath as well for shaving collection from the sander and band saw.
See what happens when you have time waiting for kits to arrive!
I know this thread is a little older, but in a search it may come in handy to others to come.
Based on others suggestions here, I constructed my 4 way bench from the EAA concept and added an old Server Rack Power strip to the underside.
Originally I had a 2' X 4' made from the left overs of my 4' X 6' work table. It is now my table for my DRDT-2.
The shelf will hold my chargers for battery operated tools and perhaps a radio.
It is a 4' x 4'
I have younger curious children so I needed something to keep the tools from falling over on them. Each is bolted to the table.
I may add a little shop vac underneath as well for shaving collection from the sander and band saw.
See what happens when you have time waiting for kits to arrive!
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