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I used to have a bench top drill press sitting on top of a set of drawers I built. I replaced the drill press with a floor model. Oh, what to do to replace the storage space I lost. Easy, this baby is high enough to roll over the drill press platform. If I have to lower the drill press table, the chest of drawers just rolls out from under for that task. It’s about 33” high, 24” wide, and 18” deep.
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25 comments so far
Karson
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posted 309 days ago
Very nice Odie. I’m guessing that this is a new set of drawers and not the old one that had a drill press on top of it.
Great job.
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odie
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posted 309 days ago
That’s correct Karson.
-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)
brianinpa
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posted 309 days ago
Odie that is a great idea. Storage and mobility is just what I need
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3fingerpat
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posted 309 days ago
Odie, what a great idea and cabinet, nicely done. I also switched over to a floor drill press this past year and I think this would be an excellent addition, thanks again for the post and idea.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 309 days ago
Really nice, & a great idea.
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trifern
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posted 309 days ago
Great storage solution Odie. Thanks for sharing.
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Grumpy
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posted 309 days ago
Odie when you are cramped for space like me thats a great idea.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
sIKE
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posted 309 days ago
This project look to be a great space saver and an even better organizer. If and when I upgrade to a floor model I will have to keep this project in mind.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"
Dusty56
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posted 309 days ago
nice , very nice : ) just the item I need to build for myself , just as soon as I finish doing everything else…LOL
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tooldad
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posted 309 days ago
So I would assume you have to roll the cabinet out of the way each time you want to adjust the table height? probably not a huge deal, and the amount of storage gained is worth that little bit of effort.
Bigbuck
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posted 309 days ago
Very nice
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thetimberkid
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posted 309 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
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snowdog
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posted 309 days ago
Who does not need one of these :) Nice.
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SteveKorz
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posted 309 days ago
Very nice Odie… I’ve got one of those cheap little metal tool cabinets under mine… so cheap that you open the lid and you can bend it with your fingers. I need to junk it and build one of these… nicely done Sir!
—Steve
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Mark Shymanski
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posted 309 days ago
Hey this is one of those “that makes so much sense, why didn’t I think of it myself” type ideas. The space under my drill press table is mostly unused…a great place for a wheeled storage cabinet. Thanks Odie.
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mrtrim
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posted 309 days ago
no odie , no that really looks bad under there my friend however i will come to your rescue here i happen to have a spot where it would look quite …........ this isnt working is it ?? lol nice stuff as always odie !
jcees
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posted 309 days ago
Great idea, I have a floor model in need of one of those too. Sweet!
always,
J.C.
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odie
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posted 309 days ago
Tooldad, The height adjustment is in the back. The Incra table top you see is off to the side, putting the handle in the back. The only time I have to move the table is when the drill press has to be lower than the cabinet height. It’s only happened twice since May.
-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)
PurpLev
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posted 309 days ago
Odie- that is a great idea, I’m going to have that on the list of things to do – it most certainly is a wasted space (most of the time) that can be used better.
Thanks for sharing.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 309 days ago
I almost forgot you do some pretty good woodworking when you’re not too busy cutting up and causing trouble. :-)
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Bureaucrat
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posted 309 days ago
Good idea and great storage. I guess you earned that halo.
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Grumpy
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posted 308 days ago
Not too much praise jocks, his halo will swell. LOL
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DAN
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posted 307 days ago
I like it !
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Budgie
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posted 307 days ago
Great job and use of storage space.
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Blake
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posted 300 days ago
Keeps your shop lookin’ good, Odie.
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