Table Storage System questions

iclark · Post by **iclark** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:20 pm

I am trying to assemble a Table Storage System (555941) as a Christmas present. it will be used for 520 tables. the 520 is a couple of states away so I cannot readily do any test fits.

my questions:
1) one of the pictures in the instructions looks like the brackets are just screwed to a wall. has anyone tried this?

2) using the mounting-board instructions, are any of the dimensions for the mounting board critical?
for example, the bottom mounting hole is shown 3/8" up from the bottom of the board. when you hang a 520 table from the brackets, does it swing under the mounting board or does it just hang down from the tube?

3) the instructions call for a 3/4" hardwood board that is 4"x28". When I checked the math for the hole pattern, I was surprised to find that the 4" was a finished board at 3-15/16". does anyone remember when you only lost 1/16" on a store-bought s4s?

my intent is to attach the mounting board to a piece of plywood that will hang on those adjustable chrome shelves like Costco and Sam's Club sell.

thanks,
Ivan

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:11 pm

I have wooden brackets screwed to vertical wall studs using 1 1/2" wood screws. These four brackets hold the weight of 2 main tables and 2 extension tables along with extension tubes.

I don't think you will have any trouble doing what you propose.

The main table is 17 1/2" x 21 5/8" and the extension tables are each 7 1/2" x 21 5/8".

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charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:30 pm

iclark wrote:I am trying to assemble a Table Storage System (555941) as a Christmas present. it will be used for 520 tables. the 520 is a couple of states away so I cannot readily do any test fits.

my questions:
1) one of the pictures in the instructions looks like the brackets are just screwed to a wall. has anyone tried this?

2) using the mounting-board instructions, are any of the dimensions for the mounting board critical?
for example, the bottom mounting hole is shown 3/8" up from the bottom of the board. when you hang a 520 table from the brackets, does it swing under the mounting board or does it just hang down from the tube?

3) the instructions call for a 3/4" hardwood board that is 4"x28". When I checked the math for the hole pattern, I was surprised to find that the 4" was a finished board at 3-15/16". does anyone remember when you only lost 1/16" on a store-bought s4s?

my intent is to attach the mounting board to a piece of plywood that will hang on those adjustable chrome shelves like Costco and Sam's Club sell.

thanks,
Ivan

Here's the way I did my system. I think there a numerous ways to use this system. The table will just hang down from the tube. You'll see I don't hang up my main table. That way I don't have the weight to heft and could mount my hanger assembly higher.
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Concerning width of hardwood boards - The standard is hardwoods are sold on a random width basis. At Lowe's , where the boards are planed on all four sides, the widths are in 1/2" measurements - like 2" = 1.5" , 4" =3.5" , 6" = 5.5" , etc.

The boards I buy often vary in width within a single board. It would be a small miracle to find a hardwood board that is exactly 4" wide.

tdubnik · Post by **tdubnik** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:26 pm

I have almost completed the "ultimate Shopsmith storage solution" and will soon post pictures of my project. I expect to complete around the first of the year.

My solution will store the SPTs as well as the tables, connecting tubes, various small parts and safety equipment. My solution only takes about 6 square feet of floor space.

I think that many of you will find something like this useful.

iclark · Post by **iclark** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:37 am

thanks, guys.

this place is always helpful.

Dusty: that's a very helpful drawing. is that one of your sketchup exercises?

Chuck: the pictures of your shop are always amazing. I keep seeing new ideas and great concepts. the info was good, too. since the kids are in their 20's and active, I'm not worried about the lifting of weight issue for them, but I will keep that in mind when my storage system gets off of backorder. that is a great set of storage arrangements, but I just have to ask: how do you get the longer clamps out of that clamp rack?

again, thanks,
Ivan

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:16 am

iclark wrote:........

Dusty: that's a very helpful drawing. is that one of your sketchup exercises?

Chuck: the pictures of your shop are always amazing. ...........

Ivan

Yes, Ivan, that is a Sketchup drawing. It is the only thing that I have managed to day. Tom and Ed have had more to do with this than you can imagine. I read and study everything they post.

You right about Chucks' shop and photos too.

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:22 am

tdubnik wrote:I have almost completed the "ultimate Shopsmith storage solution" and will soon post pictures of my project. I expect to complete around the first of the year.

My solution will store the SPTs as well as the tables, connecting tubes, various small parts and safety equipment. My solution only takes about 6 square feet of floor space.

I think that many of you will find something like this useful.

This is something I'm very interested in seeing!

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:14 pm

iclark wrote:...Chuck: ....that is a great set of storage arrangements, but I just have to ask: how do you get the longer clamps out of that clamp rack?

Ivan

You're certainly welcome for the shop pictures - It's easy to get the clamps off of their rack. The 2X4 of the rack has slots for the clamps rather than holes. Just lift the clamp about 1/4" and let it come forward. I glued a small strip of wood to the front edge to keep the clamps in place when opening and closing the doors. Here's another pix that might help.
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iclark · Post by **iclark** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:21 am

charlese wrote:It's easy to get the clamps off of their rack. The 2X4 of the rack has slots for the clamps rather than holes.

so obvious once you show me <g>

thanks again

Ivan