Want to build a mobile base

[jarhead]

As my very first project in woodworking, I would like to build 2 mobile base cabinets for my drill press and a planer. I really like the base pictures in this thread. It looks as though a rabbet joint was cut into the sides of the carcas. My question is will these joints be able to support the weight of the DP or a planer? Does anyone have a basic plan for a similar base? TIA

[gmack5]

Here's a mobile work stand that's pretty simple to build and looks like it would do the job.

http://www.uniqueprojects.com/projects/workstand/workstand.htm

If that is not to your liking, try one of these other ones.

http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/index.php?&cat=126&offset=60

[tribalwind]

hey there jarhead
sorry i wasnt able to return your call this weekend.
i have a Great book for making shop cabinets/benches etc, i will scan the mobile tool cabinet project for you( i made 3 already,almost complete) theyre a good size and strong enough for the planer, the drill press wouldnt need much but nice to ahve them all the same size.

matt

[jarhead]

gmack5,
Thanks for the links.

Matthew,
Don't worry about the call. I would really appreciate if you can scan the plans for me.

Alex

[Kristofor]

quote:Originally posted by tribalwind

[snip]
i have a Great book for making shop cabinets/benches etc, [snip]

matt

Matt, could you please tell me the name of the book so I can check it out. Now that the hanging shelves have been completed on the half of the gargage devoted to parking a car, it's time to start making some more functional equipment stands/etc for the other half. Not that the wire spool work table isn't a world better than cutting 2x4s, plywood, etc on the floor and whatnot but it's hardly flat and is sized for someone about 4'8" tall.

Thanks, Kristofor.

[tribalwind]

http://www.cabinetmaking.com/workstations.htm

its a nice one, i got this and 2 or 3 others for $10 by joining woodworkers book club, i think it was well worth it

[uncue75]

quote:Originally posted by tribalwind

http://www.cabinetmaking.com/workstations.htm

its a nice one, i got this and 2 or 3 others for $10 by joining woodworkers book club, i think it was well worth it

I was thinking the same thing... so what book was it. now I'm curious as to what book club it was?


thanks

[crokett]

Jarhead, in answer to your rabbet question, I built something similar for my DP a couple years ago. It is all MDF and the top is rabbetted into the sides. It has not failed yet.

[tribalwind]

quote:
I was thinking the same thing... so what book was it. now I'm curious as to what book club it was?
thanks

http://www.WOODWORKERSBOOKCLUB.com

just make sure to opt-out each month for the new book they send,or return it within a week if you dont want to be charged for it