Shopsmith powered tool stand

[Beave2012]

I have been wanting to build a motorized stand for my bandsaw for a while and recently got a spare bandsaw, motor, and SPT bracket for a stand. However, price of materials is always a barrier so I decided to go super cheap and use three 2x4s, a 24" square sheet of 1/4" mdf, and a spare piece of plywood. This is what I have so far. Still need to get longer mounting bolts, place the motor inside the lower box, and install the safety switch. However I am pleased with it not looking like a total 2x4 glob.

One neat aspect is the door to the motor is actually just a sliding panel. One rabbet on the side goes all the way through so the panel slides out through the side of the cabinet. I may still mount it to casters and add a deep drawer to the bottom for weight and added storage. We shall see what tomorrow brings... Maybe even paint. Lol

[algale]

Functional and looks good!

[dusty]

There is nothing wrong with 2x4 construction. It looks real good. I would have made it a bit bigger but then I would just be perpetuating my existing problem (not enough room).

[Beave2012]

There is nothing wrong with 2x4 construction. It looks real good. I would have made it a bit bigger but then I would just be perpetuating my existing problem (not enough room).

It's small for a comfortable height of the bandsaw table, and I actually originally planned it bigger (18x18 instead of 16x16) but I made it without writing anything down really, just a mental picture... So piss poor planning. Lol.

As for 2x4 construction, I had joined, planed and ripped a lot to avoid it looking like 2x4s, and will still do some routing to help that a bit. I just wanted to go cheap while avoiding it looking cheap (thus panels instead of plywood doors. Just really a personal preference. I also might add a laminate to the top, but didn't have any big enough scraps of counter top laying around. The only big one in saving for a 3' x 3' outfeed take if I can justify that use of space.

It's funny how I spend more time making shop furniture than house furniture. Guess I like just beefing up the shop.

[JPG]

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It's funny how I spend more time making shop furniture than house furniture. Guess I like just beefing up the shop.

Maybe momma does not want 2x4 furniture regardless of disguises.

[robinson46176]

It's funny how I spend more time making shop furniture than house furniture. Guess I like just beefing up the shop.

It took me a long time to accept that I don't really care all that much about finding projects... The shops are my projects.
I finally made my peace with myself that as long as I was enjoying what I am doing, that it is fully OK.
Also I have more interest in large (ish) projects rather than "fine furniture". I hope to get at least 2 hay wagon beds built this spring / summer. Sooner than that I want to build a quick mobile "Pod" for storing Christmas decorations (about 8'W x 12'L x 8'H) . These things are more carpentry than furniture making but I enjoy that kind of work too.
Between 4 AM and 6AM this morning I freed up and cleaned up about 150 sq. ft. of area in the shop (one advantage of a basement shop ) and I was almost giddy...


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