DIY tool stands?

[betacrash]

I have searched the web and this forum for some plans to make a good tool stand. I know I could just build a 2x4 frame one but I thought that there would be some more creative ideas out there. I currently have a spindle sander, robi bench table saw, benchtop drill press, belt/disc sanding station, and a scroll saw. More is to come and I need some stands. Can anyone point me in the right direction or am I better to go and buy the harbor freight tool stand of doom?

[Rob R]

the "best ever workshops 2005" from Wood mag had several different tool stand plans in it. it would be worth checking out. the plans i believe are all available at woodmagazine.com/plans also.

have fun.

rob

[Bulkley]

betacrash, at the top of this page, push the ARTICLES button. This web site has a great stock of them. They make a good place to start.

[Thom2]

here's my solution for the OSS and SS ....





found this for free to use with the DP ....

[Wood_workur]

I just rip 2x4's into 2x2's, and use those to make a stand. with 1/2" ply on top, the can easily support about 200 lbs.

[Pappy]

Drill press...



Just about everything else...

[Jim-Iowa]

Hard to argue with Thom & Pappys pictures, Great Stuff.
As has been said, there are plans in magazines and on the web for about anything you want.
Just last night I was at the Woodsmith Store and ordered a 6" Avenger dado set, since they are currently out of stock.
Can never get past the Library while there and brought home a book.
" Building Workstations" by Danny Priloux, there are plans instructions and measured drawings and parts lists for 12 shop cabinet projects. I would reccomend it to anyone who wanted to know how to start. It is not cheap at $24.95 retail, but 12 projects at just over $2.00 per. is really pretty cheap plans?
This is the second book by Danny I have bought(I would buy more when I find them), and he makes what seems complicated, very easy and simple enough any one could follow.

[gad5264]

Jim-Iowa, I second you suggestion for the book by Dayy Priloux. I was luky enough to find a copy for less than $5.00 in a discount book store. There are some awesome ideas in the book.