| Project by Lad | posted 707 days ago | 2251 views | 12 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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Converted an old desk into a drill press stand. Needed away to attach some casters. Here’s the bracket I came up with. Made out of 3/4 and 1/2 oak. Casters, 3”, are from Woodcraft. Fixed in the back and swivel w/locks up front. Attached caster to bracket with 5/16 lags and bolts. To ensure I drilled holes true, I built a jig the would hold the bracket while holes were drilled. The last picture shows a mock up version, all dados are 1/4 deep by wood thickness.
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Gerry
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#1 posted 707 days ago
Looks like they work! Made out of oak? I have a small application for something like these. Would you share the dimensions, please? Thanks!
-- -Gerry, Hereford, AZ ” A really good woodworker knows how the hide his / her mistakes.”
PurpLev
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#2 posted 707 days ago
looks great, and It adds some nice character to the cabinet while at it.
-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
lou
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#3 posted 707 days ago
thats neat ,i’ll have to remember that one.
bvdon
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#4 posted 707 days ago
good one.
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SteveW
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#5 posted 707 days ago
That’s a great idea, and they look super.
I assume there are 4 bolts holding the casters on? hard to tell in the photos…
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! SteveW
Ken90712
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#6 posted 707 days ago
Great idea looks good! Nice and solid and some nice casters to boot!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
SgtSnafu
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#7 posted 706 days ago
I like when anyone is able to repurpose something. Great looking brackets, and kudo’s on the re-using the desk as a workstation…
Thanks for sharing
-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC
Beginningwoodworker
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#8 posted 706 days ago
Thats a neat idea.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
ratchet
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#9 posted 706 days ago
Super job and great idea.
Thanks for sharing them with us.
Lad
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#10 posted 694 days ago
Thanks all, updated original project posting. Hope I answered all questions.
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