| Project by gizmodyne | posted 650 days ago | 1231 views | 8 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." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
11 comments so far
Boon
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posted 650 days ago
that is AWESOME
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Chris
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posted 650 days ago
Great work!... I bet you could fit a smallish Belt/Disc sander on the other side.
-- Chris
cajunpen
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posted 650 days ago
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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posted 650 days ago
Great job. I’m with Caj…, A machine on both sides—a “tewfer”.
Scott Bryan
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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.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
mrtrim
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posted 650 days ago
great job and great blog , thanks again for spending your time on it
Ad Marketing Guy - Bill
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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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posted 650 days ago
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." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne
Karson
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posted 650 days ago
John: A great cart. Nice job with the construction.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Jeff
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posted 650 days ago
A great utility piece Jon. I liked the blog too.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Jiri Parkman
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Good design and execution.
-- Jiri