Flip Top Stand for Planer and Sander

Haha… 18ft by 20 inches… I love it !!
I really need to make a cart like this, is there any way you can send me a message with more detail on how you did it?
I have that same sander, doesn’t the washers and spacers fall out of their pockets when you flip it over? Even with the table down?
Again, you did a great job with it.
Very handy.

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Looks like you were pretty confident, sizing it to fit so close. I chickened out, and mine ended up a couple of inches oversized in both directions.

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Great design. I like to see pictures of your shop.

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That cart design is in a Wood magazine shop edition that I’ve been holding on to for at least 4 years always saying I’m going to make that flip top cart some day. Some day still ain’t here yet, but some day. Nice job.

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Paul, look for “The complete small shop” supplement published by the same folks behind “Shop Notes” and “Woodsmith” magazines. It has a set of plans for something similar.

Thanks for the comments. Paul, I didn’t try putting the washers, spacers and sanding drums in their slots. I just store them in the lower bin. Here’s the link I based my stand on . http://www.wordsnwood.com/2007/p.fliptop/ I’ve since seen several features I liked by typing in flip top in the search window of the LJ site. JJohnston, I mounted the planer first then had to do a little “carving” on the base of the sander to make room for the planer bolts. Wood Miester, I’m going to post my “mini shop” but I’m waiting to get my dust collection. I’ve been considering the wall mount system from Rockler. Any thoughts on that?

I hear ya there 18×20inches! I need to build one of these myself! how much does your planer weigh? mine is a Grizzly and its a tank!

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Lucky Dawg, It weighs 85 pounds. When you release the latches and give it a spin, the sander always ends up on top :-)

Hi Dusty,

Nice and cute flip table.

Sides are 3/4” Ply?
I´m about to make one. But all I´ve seen call for a 1 1/2” sides ( 2 x 0,75” Ply)

I am planning to put only the planner, and use it as outfeed.

Regards

-- Back home. Fernando

Oh, I have just read the editorial of your link

One thing that puzzled me with most of the other fliptop stands that I’ve come across is that people would double-up the plywood for the sides. Why? Plywood standing on edge is really, really strong. I’m sticking with just one thickness of plywood. However, I did add a narrow 1-5/8” strip on each edge.

I think I´ll also go in the 3/4” ply side direction. If this guy made the table 4 yrs ago and is still alive, is enough time for me.

-- Back home. Fernando

Nice work, I made one a while ago and posted on here as well. I love it! Well done.

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These are very handy for small shops like ours. I started making one a while back and put it on my blog. It’s not finished yet, but it works great right now.

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I have the same sander and a portable planer, this is going to be a must have for me i think. looks good.

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