| Project by gizmodyne | posted 01-27-2008 06:18 AM | 17921 views | 21 times favorited | 11 comments |  |
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I got tired of lifting my planer or kneeling on the ground. Time to build a cart.
This is based on the Wood plan with a nod to the Woodsmith “small shops” cart.
The case is made of two layers of 3/4” luan plywood, edged with redwood. I used all scraps for this project except for the steel rod, casters, and eye bolts. Total cost around $20
It took me about two weekends to make this.
I let the drawer overhang the shelf, so that I did not need a handle. I am not sure what to store in the drawer or which tool will reside on the flip side.
It was fun to build, and I can reach the planer, roll it, and a bit more storage too.
Repost of the video from my prior blog
Just because you want to see it flip.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke."
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Boon
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#1 posted 01-27-2008 06:23 AM
that is AWESOME
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Chris
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#2 posted 01-27-2008 06:29 AM
Great work!... I bet you could fit a smallish Belt/Disc sander on the other side.
-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein
cajunpen
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#3 posted 01-27-2008 07:26 AM
Got this one on my list of things to build. Maybe my planer on one side and the Ringmaster on the other?
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
rikkor
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#4 posted 01-27-2008 10:57 AM
Great job. I’m with Caj…, A machine on both sides—a “tewfer”.
Scott Bryan
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#5 posted 01-27-2008 12:22 PM
Nice project. You could put one of your less used smaller tools on it- bench grinder maybe. Or simply use it as a small work space.
Anyway it is a very useful project.
Now let’s put it to use and make something else.
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mrtrim
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#6 posted 01-27-2008 02:26 PM
great job and great blog , thanks again for spending your time on it
Ad Marketing Guy - Bill
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#7 posted 01-27-2008 04:23 PM
Great Job, with nice design- smaller version would be perfect for bench grinder -
Did you find the height a little high for your planner – would suggest a little short for more stock control?
But it is truly a fit form and functional piece- nice job
-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ
gizmodyne
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#8 posted 01-27-2008 05:03 PM
I will probably get an OSS at some point and it will find a home there.
Bill. I am not sure what you mean about the height.
-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke."
Karson
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#9 posted 01-27-2008 05:12 PM
John: A great cart. Nice job with the construction.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †
Jeff
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#10 posted 01-27-2008 09:55 PM
A great utility piece Jon. I liked the blog too.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Jiri Parkman
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#11 posted 02-06-2008 11:06 AM
Good design and execution.
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