[Taking inspiration & also some good advice from dbhost (Flip top tool stand Forum finished. - The SawdustZone)]
Getting started (or at least starting to collect material) to build the flip top tool cart.
I am planning to mount my Ryobi router table on one side and the 4X36 belt sander on the other side. The Ryobi router table is rather big, So I am planning a 24" X 33" flip top to accommodate the Router table.
The Sander is rather smaller in footprint so I am thinking of sharing that side of the table with my Kreg 720 Pro pocket hole jig.
Also, thinking of using mostly material I have lying around in the workshop. So instead of using a long threaded rod a couple of choices for the pivot pins for the top are 34 mm wooden dowel or 15 mm thick aluminum bolts/rods. Which do you think is stronger? Guess it comes down to the shear strength.
Additionally neither of them is long enough to be used through the entire top. But I believe a thorough rod may not be necessary. What say?
I am seeking any advice, suggestions, ideas. As usual, thanks in advance for all you folks willing to share your wisdom.
Nicer G.
Getting started (or at least starting to collect material) to build the flip top tool cart.
I am planning to mount my Ryobi router table on one side and the 4X36 belt sander on the other side. The Ryobi router table is rather big, So I am planning a 24" X 33" flip top to accommodate the Router table.
The Sander is rather smaller in footprint so I am thinking of sharing that side of the table with my Kreg 720 Pro pocket hole jig.
Also, thinking of using mostly material I have lying around in the workshop. So instead of using a long threaded rod a couple of choices for the pivot pins for the top are 34 mm wooden dowel or 15 mm thick aluminum bolts/rods. Which do you think is stronger? Guess it comes down to the shear strength.
Additionally neither of them is long enough to be used through the entire top. But I believe a thorough rod may not be necessary. What say?
I am seeking any advice, suggestions, ideas. As usual, thanks in advance for all you folks willing to share your wisdom.
Nicer G.
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