Tool Storage -- My version of the SPT mounting bases

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bffulgham
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Tool Storage -- My version of the SPT mounting bases

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I finally got around to building a couple of my own versions of the SPT Mounting Base. I repurposed some 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 angle iron I reclaimed from some storage shelves that I build several years ago, that I no longer have room for, and found some square steel tubing that was the perfect ID to slip over the mounting tubes. So I set up the DW chop saw and my Miller squirt (wire) welder and did some chopping and hot-gluing today. A little clean-up, some mounting holes drilled, and some spray paint, and I should be good to go.

The second one will be used to safely store my second SS bandsaw.

Base:
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Test fit of the jointer:
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The ultimate goal for the jointer stand is to further repurpose some metal and build a power stand for the jointer.
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Finished the storage bases

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Here is what I was using to store the BS....It was not really tall enough, and, I was not comfortable with the long term durability.....especially for the side torque/twist of the jointer.
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A couple of shots of the BS stand.
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And one of the jointer stand.
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Much more sturdy and stable.
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Bud F.
1998 Mark V 510 bought used 2006, Jointer, 2 Bandsaws, ca 1960 Yuba SawSmith RAS
Projects and "stuff": http://www.bfulgham.com/JAlbum/Woodworking_Index/
shopdust
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Excellent DIY

Post by shopdust »

Great idea. I've got a couple that I'd like to mount on stands and this will work great. Once I figure how to reuse the old SS motor I'll have one done and running.
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Post by wiredone »

me likey, thanks for the idea.
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Post by backhertz »

Space seems to always dictate what we can do. Some people have those Shopsmith storage bases. Years ago, I took a 2 x 8 or a 2 x 10 and simply drilled holes to match the SPT tubes and that lasted. I could of used the SPT 505655 aluminum mounting base- but they are expensive! So I just used a few supports and hung the 2 x on the wall and that's where the SPTs lived when they weren't being used. I had to get them off the floor and used the extra space in the board for the lathe chisels and things that wee eating the peg boarbfggvvbvbd I mounted above & behind the SPT storage board.

That's one way, I'm sure there are many others. I know from experience that nothing beats the feeling creating your own solution and saving a few buck to boot.
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Post by maggeorge »

Problem solved. Good one!
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