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[woodburner]

At first, I thought someone "photoshopped" a picture and was making an 'April Fools' joke. I guess I'm wrong about that after reading the other posts.

If I wanted to go that route, I myself would have looked for an extra cheap set of the SS leg assemblies on CL or ebay and made two of them, making it possible to cut the length of each storage assembly in half. This will make each one much easier to move around and much lighter also.

Unfortunately, over time I can see that "flex" (that is already showing in the middle) becoming worse. As an example, even a router mounted in a router plate that is left suspended on a router table will cause the plate to warp over time. That is why it is best to remove the router/plate from the table opening while not in use. With all that weight, I'm sure this will happen before you know it. Gravity is a kiiler on something like this unless it has the additional bracing needed, and I don't see that on what you built.

I see this as a very extra long version of the storage center that SS sells at a price that is much to high for what it is. I wish I could a see a video of you rolling this thing about by yourself. Pushing something around that is almost twice the length of your height and around 4-5 times your weight probably isn't the easiest thing to do, and no doubt something to watch.

But I do commend you on having a very imaginative imagination:D and putting it work. I like seeing that in a woodworker.

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At first, I thought someone "photoshopped" a picture and was making an 'April Fools' joke. I guess I'm wrong about that after reading the other posts.

If I wanted to go that route, I myself would have looked for an extra cheap set of the SS leg assemblies on CL or ebay and made two of them, making it possible to cut the length of each storage assembly in half. This will make each one much easier to move around and much lighter also.

Unfortunately, over time I can see that "flex" (that is already showing in the middle) becoming worse. As an example, even a router mounted in a router plate that is left suspended on a router table will cause the plate to warp over time. That is why it is best to remove the router/plate from the table opening while not in use. With all that weight, I'm sure this will happen before you know it. Gravity is a kiiler on something like this unless it has the additional bracing needed, and I don't see that on what you built.

I see this as a very extra long version of the storage center that SS sells at a price that is much to high for what it is. I wish I could a see a video of you rolling this thing about by yourself. Pushing something around that is almost twice the length of your height and around 4-5 times your weight probably isn't the easiest thing to do, and no doubt something to watch.

But I do commend you on having a very imaginative imagination:D and putting it work. I like seeing that in a woodworker.

The post one pix does not show that the white members between the 2x6's and the 'bench' tubes will be clamped to the tubes(the pix shows them just sitting on the tubes). When 'complete' they will be clamped to the tubes. I think that will add 'anti sagging' strength to it. I may even 'pre stress' it all by letting the legs sag before clamping. All the ss parts were e-bay sourced. Diagonal bracing can be added from the end castings to the center spacers if needed.

BTW I decided to put the 3" casters on it.

It will not weigh in at 4-5 x MY weight. 2x maybe!]not[/B] be used in a garage so momma's wheels will be safe.

[billmayo]

When I started adding a 1000 sq ft addition to our home, it would rain every day. When needed, it forced a long walk to the shop to use my Shopsmith and various SPTs. I was offered a 500 that fell off the back of a pickup truck for $100 which I brought. Most of the leg, base and headrest bolt holes were broken or torn open. The headstock only lost a little paint. I quickly (one day) made a wooden platform with 8" wheels and added a bar so I could tow this Shopsmith platform with my Kobota tractor to and from to its storage shed whenever the rain would start or stop. The base and headrest was bolted to the platform using longer bench tube studs. I quickly added a 2KW generator (on an extension table) to power the headstock (no power problem starting at FAST) and my portable power tools. All my tools were stored on each side of the platform when moving. I was able to add whatever SPT I needed each day before leaving the shed. Even with the bandsaw attached, there was never a problem with stability when towing or using the Shopsmith. Also, the drill press position was very stable which surprised me. Once the addition was dryed in, I parked the platform inside and moved it with the hand dolly shown in the picture.

Both way tubes had been bent but I had no problem moving the headstock. The way tubes were replaced later. This unit was loaned to a few friends as it was easy to load on my tilt trailer. I still have the platform available if anyone is interested.

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[mrhart]

Dry fit!

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I find it easier to mount. carry. dismount . . by grasping most spt's from the back.

Need to add a few 'nesting' parts, (to make things stand up straight) then:

Sanding, glueing, sealing, painting remain.

What ever happened to this? Is it done and where do you keep it? I need a new picture. Is it gold? I need a new picture.

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What ever happened to this? Is it done and where do you keep it? I need a new picture. Is it gold? I need a new picture.

Hammered gold and hammered coppertone of course.

Lower tubes hammered silver.

Upper 2x6 gold.

Legs gold.

Casters copper.

Nests copper.

End castings still to be stripped and painted copper.

The nests are done.

The parts await a reunion.

A place to put 10'+ also awaits.

When I get it all together, a pix will appear.



Too many things 'in process' for a while. Space has become an 'issue'. Other endeavors are constantly interfering as well.


Maybe I need to back off SS mysteries for a while!;)

[billmayo]

When I started adding a 1000 sq ft addition to our home, it would rain every day. When needed, it forced a long walk to the shop to use my Shopsmith and various SPTs. I was offered a 500 that fell off the back of a pickup truck for $100 which I brought. Most of the leg, base and headrest bolt holes were broken or torn open. The headstock only lost a little paint. I quickly (one day) made a wooden platform with 8" wheels and added a bar so I could tow this Shopsmith platform with my Kobota tractor to and from to its storage shed whenever the rain would start or stop. The base and headrest was bolted to the platform using longer bench tube studs. I quickly added a 2KW generator (on an extension table) to power the headstock (no power problem starting at FAST) and my portable power tools. All my tools were stored on each side of the platform when moving. I was able to add whatever SPT I needed each day before leaving the shed. Even with the bandsaw attached, there was never a problem with stability when towing or using the Shopsmith. Also, the drill press position was very stable which surprised me. Once the addition was dryed in, I parked the platform inside and moved it with the hand dolly shown in the picture.

Both way tubes had been bent but I had no problem moving the headstock. The way tubes were replaced later. This unit was loaned to a few friends as it was easy to load on my tilt trailer. I still have the platform available if anyone is interested.

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I am going to disassemble the construction Shopsmith very soon as I need the room. If anyone is interested, I can make a really good deal on it. No headstock mounted at this time.