I had an improvement idea for this project. If there was incremental marks added to the adjustable portion. It would make it quicker to height level for each of its task. Great project BTW👍👍
looks nice! i like it! one thing to make it more efficent would be to do a mark on the alternating hight, one mark for the band saw hight and one for the drill press hight etc. so you dont have to dial that in every time :)
This is the exact reason I have made ALL of the working surfaces for all of my machines in my shop the same height including my workbench so I never need to keep adjusting my infeed and putfeed supports which I use constantly because I make entry doors and am always working with large pieces of lumber.
Just like many others, i would have gone with "Ball Rollers" instead of castors, it would give you a more stable surface while still giving you multidirectional travel. My other suggestion would be to make some visible makings for the most common heights you would use. It would make it quicker and easier to setup e.g. table-saw, miter-saw, drill-press, work surface, saw-horse etc..
Instead of marks, you could cut out a spacer you can put underneath the lifting section. Lift up, set on spacer, tighten down. Keep a spacer for each tool/setting you need. I think it'd make it easier to set up than trying to match the marks.
@@MikiaoD with the exception of the bench grinder, every "work" platform in my shop sits at the same height. No need for multiple settings. I'll build this, as is, because it will work as an adjustable work table in the field.
It would be amazing if you could walk us through the concept and design phases of one of these projects. You create very cool and useful projects and the creativity behind them is mind-blowing. I'd love to see this part of the process.
Hardest part there is that would be a 10 hour video to really explain even at surface level. For something like this for example, your looking at all the possible ways to build EACH function, then need to pro con each of them, see what is possible with fabrication, what isn't.. what possibly may interfere with the other features, what is economical, what is obtainable for supplies in a timely manner, etc. The hardest part becomes not giving yourself analysis paralysis at literally every step of the design process.
Very good video Jean as always. Just a suggestion for the top, instead of casters you could use nylon roller bearings that go in any direction and are very inexpensive ☺️
@@oldguy1030 agreed. You’ll need to frequently blow the dust out of any kind of roller bearings (which might turn out to be a major downside compared with the wheels), but the nylon bearings will attract sawdust like a magnet (whereas the steel bearings will only attract metal shavings like a magnet).
Love your design and multi purpose table. I also have a one car garage shop and like you, must take care when adding to the space. Your table checks all the boxes!
I think the really cool part about this is that I can build it from leftover scraps from other projects and some hardware... most of which I have from other projects.
This is going to be my next build. But I’m making 2 changes and one addition. Change 1: Instead of caster wheels at the top, which have to swivel to line up with the material rolling across its surface, I’m going to use 1-inch roller ball bearings which are universal in whatever rolls across it in any direction. Change 2: Instead of putting the casters on the bottom in a fixed extended position, I’m going to design some kind of extendable - “latchable"- roller system, again with the roller ball bearings, so that it can roll around (like your casters do), but actually latched down, but when retracted the frame sits solidly on the ground for better stability. I’m still working out the design details but it’s based on what you did with the drill press. I need to make this change to accommodate the next item; the addition. The addition: I’m going to make a table top that will fit snugly over the 2 ends so that when extended and latched, I can put the table top on it and then I will then have a fully functional assembly table. When not in use the table-top can be stored up against the wall behind the mobile workstations you’re building; like your drill press and table saw. The narrow side is short enough that it won’t interfere with the French Cleat system you’ve built; it will lean against the wall just below the lowest cleat. Here’s an Amazon link (US) to show you the Roller Ball Bearings. tinyurl.com/mvjk3xbm. Let me know what you think of these 3 ideas. Cheers Chuck
Hi, Chuck. Two thoughts. 1) Roller balls as casters "may" not be a good idea. I'm thinking, they may not handle dust and debris, on the floor very well and tend to jamb. Just a thought. 2) To attach your table top, use pegs at the corners, which fit into holes in the hinged roller caps. I would use 1" pegs. 2-A) If you make your top out of 1-1/2" material, you can include dog holes and it will be better for clamping around the edge. Hoping you find these helpful. 😁✌🖖
@@zapa1pntI would suggest ¾" pegs instead (19.05mm, though the 1/500" is within tolerance 😅). That's the most common size for dog holes. Nice to keep a common size.
Very cool. After setting the proper height for each tool, I would mark the height on the support mechansim. That way setting it for each project would be made easier.
Hello, my name is Earl. I am from Connecticut, USA. I have been watching your videos for a few years. I too have a small shop, which I make jewelry boxes. I like the way that you setup your shop. Be safe and stay healthy. Your friend, Earl👍
I think that this is a very useful addition to any shop. being as simple as it is to make I think that it has a lot of functionality. The only thing I would say to add instead of the nobs to lock it in the right height. I would put in some set pins into some pre drilled slots on the risers. then you can lock them from not slipping down with more weight. leaving the pin at set heights that match your tables you need them for.
Nice design. There are a lot of clearances that must be considered to pull this off. The 'Saw Horse and Outfeed Support System' by itself is a work of art. Very attractive & practical finished product. I'm fascinated by your wall storage arrangement. Attaching items to the inside of the cabinet doors leaves them very accessible.
Great design, simple and not expensive materials, perhaps only the wheels because several are required, the design is apparently elaborate but easy to build, for this we dedicate ourselves to carpentry.
Over a decade ago Lee Valley made a steel tripod stand with a very similar top end. As well as the casters they put a strip of stainless steel bent into an upside down 'V' with a couple of slots that could be raised up over the level of the casters (held with screw knobs) for all those jobs where you are cutting thin strips of wood that would fall down between the casters (or roller bearings) and possibly try to pull the job away from the fence. I've seen other stands with roller bearings that have a flip up full width roller (I may have one rusting away somewhere) - they have all the disadvantages of a roller stand (pulling the job to the side) plus the roller bearings fill up with fine dust until they jam (and if they are really cheap they may rust solid before they fill with dust -DAMHIK). The Lee Valley stand also had an independent cross levelling screw jack for workshops and job sites that had really irregular floors so you weren't looking for wedges or packers to level the stand.
I like the simplicity. The only thing I would add is a rubber mat or a grip surface on the top when used for stationary projects. The less movement when using the drill, the better. Also, maybe some locking base wheels. Again, with minimal movement when needed.
Great video! Only thing I would add is removable handles that connect to both sides so you can raise both sides to the desired height at the same time. Less fiddling with each side separately to get the perfect height.
I bought your plans to build this piece of shop furniture. Great design and fills a gap in my shop as I have machines at different heights. I made mine completely out of pallet wood. I also substituted 1 inch roller bearings vice the casters. Sorry to hear of your illness, I hope you make a full recovery. Thanks for the great videos!
The book provides clear illustrations ruclips.net/user/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO diagrams that cover many of the essential topics. The projects at the end of the book are valuable for enhancing your skills and creating your own furniture. A digital platform linked to the book that could offer the plans for other woodworking projects with the cut sheets would have been a nice addition, but overall, the book is excellent.
Super inspiring for my tiny workshop space. Two details I thought could make it easier to deploy: - put the side latches higher so you can reach and unlock them while standing straight and without going around the support. - maybe some sliding latches on the folding sides for an easier lock/unlock action. They stay in place for locking unlike these ones maybe?
Do a second one and install rail clamps as a vise. You will have pretty much a large bench for working on site or at the shop whenever you need to do something big. Great build.
I think that is a fantastic shop help. The only thing I would change is the addition of a wedge ramp inside the top casters as the plywood may catch and not be able to roll on top.
Instead of caster wheels, something like a roller ball bearing or “omnicaster” would give you that 360° rotation, but even shorter as well as removing the pivoting that you get from the wheels themselves. I love this idea and will be building one for my table saw and planer out feed! Of course my “height requirements” differ greatly since I’m in a wheelchair, but it’ll be a great addition for my workshop!
Great project Jean. A couple add-ons that I thought of to piggy back on your design would be to add bench dog holes in the caster covers for a way to secure a tabletop or sacrificial strips, add handles to the sides so it can carry a pair of them like suitcases, using transfer bearing instead of the casters, and lastly a shelf underneath to help with it not folding up but also place to store stuff.
Brilliant idea. I agree with the guys about height markers or pegs and ball bearings. I love the way you thought through the process and shared. I plan to build one of these for my own shop. Thank you.
Another stunning solution! I love the approach you take to the engineering to make it simple yet flexible. I think the swivel casters were a great choice over roller balls as they provide more surface to catch the end of boards as they sag under weight. (I have to wonder if there isn't a center support hiding somewhere in the design to further mitigate the issue? ) I plan to not only build this, but also make one with an alteration. Rather than make it an adjustable height, I'll design it so that the ends and the upper hinged supports are at the same level. Then take a sheet of plywood or mdf and make a top, cut it in half, and attach at each end with hinges. That way, I can have a supplemental work station that folds down when not in use. The table top will only increase the collapsed form by a negligible amount. I'll admit, I have a fairly good-sized shop, but I find tremendous value in using designs like yours to maximize flexibility. Thanks for a great channel.
@@pilotdog68 The design won't incorporate the roller supports or the hinged cover for them. I was figuring on either using short steel rods through the ends as pivots, or possibly two sets of hinges. One set would attach a narrow block to the side as a pivot board. The second set would attach that pivot board to the table top. The assembly allows the top to swing 270 degrees.
I really like it and can see something like that working for me. I guess once you've got it in the workshop you could mark off certain heights for your table saw and planer. Though I might look at a way to use large ballbearings instead of casters. But I still think this is a great idea, thanks for sharing
Small suggestion. How about using magnets to keep some of the foldable, or collapsible components of your builds closed or secured? Depending on the placement and utility of the construction it could double as a basic automatic alignment assistant. It's just a matter of deciding the system you like best among those available. Maybe leave the possibility for adaptation or easy part replacement though, in case you decide to modify it after acquiring any previously unavailable part.😅
Great addition to small workshop which I have and has given me a lot of ideas of how to reorganise the layout of my workshop to optimise the efficiency and space. Just returned from 5 weeks hol in SA🇿🇦 so once the weather improves here in the UK will start on the ship and outside work.👍
Ingenious. Thinking if I ever build this for myself I would make it the same height of one it's purposes and fixed single heights for the others, plus the adjustability of the friction knobs. Thank you for the idea!
Tidy!! Certainly a lot easier to use than it's metal counterparts. You could even add height lines for each apparatus too! I think this would be super handy.. nice work!!
Fantastic design. I would suggest locking casters at the bottom so it doesn't roll away with your material and a solid locking pin for table saw and miter saw heights
Hi, friend, I like all your projects. The truth is that I see each one as better than the other and well, basically your way of thinking and your way of saving space really seems very effective to me. In this case, I'm discussing the usefulness of the wheels for making the support cart when the material comes out of the Sierra but the other functions that it has, elevating in height and collapsible in space, are great. I congratulate you
Some of my favourite projects are the ones born out of necessity. This one is brilliant and I’ll be building one very soon! Keep the great content coming Jean!!
Love it. FYI, the gas struts on your cupboard/fold-down workbench are upside down. There is oil inside them, and with the rod pointing up like you have it, the seals can degrade and leak over time because the oil keeps them in good condition, but upside down it is flowing away from the seals. The wide part should be at the top in the resting position.
Very clever idea. You could have added surface conveyor bearings that would give you frictionless feed in any direction. Mount them to your hinged flange and off you go. 😃
A great project, well thought out. Keep up the good work and videos. One option: Nylon Roller Ball Transfer Bearing Casters Units, 360°. These were listed on Amazon and might work better then the casters on the top. I don't know if you have them or know of them. Thank again.
Maybe I might have done things differently, but then this is pretty fantastic as it is... I just got one of those roller stands to assist in the table saw, it has guides that you can lift up to make them stay on track... the unit collapses and can be hung on the wall... but like you said in your video, that's really not what you wanted, and I can see that now, your design is a multitasker, and my roller thing is a single tasker... And I might need more than one if I have plywood that I'm cutting to control the cut and the offcut. I have to hand it to you, that design of yours is pretty dang clever.
This project is inspiring. Great concept and execution. The only reservation I have is about the locking hooks. I thought they would restrict the arms from folding flat when closed. May have to router out the timber they close against. An alternative would be sliding bolts on top of the arms to achieve the same thing. I thought of a few other ways but they would just make the built more complicated so best to stick with what you have done. Thoroughly enjoy your straightforward aproach to problem solving. This looks solid and well engineered.
This is a MUST have for my shop. This is a blessing for sure as it serves the exact purposes you created it for. I just purchased the plans. Thank you so much😄👍
Nice idea, definitely gonna make my own version. You are a great inspiration. I think I would add small neodymium magnets to make fixed height settings possible. Thank you for all the great content!
Another amazing idea & build video. I will be making this soon as it will solve my current issues with my small space. Thanks, I’m pretty sure I’ll be buying the plans to make life easier & as a thank you for this great idea, cheers!
Great little device! As I watched, I also thought about ball rollers instead of casters and having some sort of marked heights on the risers. But...definitely will be trying something like this in the future. Thanks for all your great ideas!
Get the plans! thewoodworkersplans.com/product/universal-outfeed-support-practical-diy-woodworking-plans/
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I had an improvement idea for this project. If there was incremental marks added to the adjustable portion. It would make it quicker to height level for each of its task. Great project BTW👍👍
The plans don’t include a comprehensive cut list. Money wasted.
I bought the plans but i have not got a link for them yet.
@golfer571231 same here too!!
looks nice! i like it! one thing to make it more efficent would be to do a mark on the alternating hight, one mark for the band saw hight and one for the drill press hight etc. so you dont have to dial that in every time :)
I was thinking the same thing.
I was thinking about drilling some holes on the slides at common heights. That way you could just put some pins in the holes and not measure.
smart! @@Ethan_Swain
This is the exact reason I have made ALL of the working surfaces for all of my machines in my shop the same height including my workbench so I never need to keep adjusting my infeed and putfeed supports which I use constantly because I make entry doors and am always working with large pieces of lumber.
Pegs would also help with accidental drops if knobs come loose.
Just like many others, i would have gone with "Ball Rollers" instead of castors, it would give you a more stable surface while still giving you multidirectional travel. My other suggestion would be to make some visible makings for the most common heights you would use. It would make it quicker and easier to setup e.g. table-saw, miter-saw, drill-press, work surface, saw-horse etc..
Instead of marks, you could cut out a spacer you can put underneath the lifting section. Lift up, set on spacer, tighten down. Keep a spacer for each tool/setting you need. I think it'd make it easier to set up than trying to match the marks.
@@MikiaoD with the exception of the bench grinder, every "work" platform in my shop sits at the same height. No need for multiple settings. I'll build this, as is, because it will work as an adjustable work table in the field.
This might be the BEST workshop project I’ve ever come across
It would be amazing if you could walk us through the concept and design phases of one of these projects. You create very cool and useful projects and the creativity behind them is mind-blowing. I'd love to see this part of the process.
I agree, very creative indeed
Hardest part there is that would be a 10 hour video to really explain even at surface level. For something like this for example, your looking at all the possible ways to build EACH function, then need to pro con each of them, see what is possible with fabrication, what isn't.. what possibly may interfere with the other features, what is economical, what is obtainable for supplies in a timely manner, etc. The hardest part becomes not giving yourself analysis paralysis at literally every step of the design process.
Um, do I want plans? Yes, yes I do! (I am SO damned glad there are smart people out there that can create plans that I can then follow :)
Very good video Jean as always. Just a suggestion for the top, instead of casters you could use nylon roller bearings that go in any direction and are very inexpensive ☺️
Your idea is right. But I prefer to get the steel roller bearings because I find the nylon ones tend to collect sawdust and such more than the steel.
@@oldguy1030 you are right of course, just meant more on the cost side of things
@@oldguy1030 agreed. You’ll need to frequently blow the dust out of any kind of roller bearings (which might turn out to be a major downside compared with the wheels), but the nylon bearings will attract sawdust like a magnet (whereas the steel bearings will only attract metal shavings like a magnet).
When are you guys shipping 😊
You are one of my favorite makers. You are a very creative and effective engineer. I really appreciate your approach to problem solving.
Now THAT is a great build. Excellent use of space, multi-functional, and simple in its design. Well done!
Love your design and multi purpose table. I also have a one car garage shop and like you, must take care when adding to the space. Your table checks all the boxes!
This is fantastic! I have to build me one of these! Thanks. I've been looking for something that would be better than sawhorses.
I think the really cool part about this is that I can build it from leftover scraps from other projects and some hardware... most of which I have from other projects.
This is going to be my next build. But I’m making 2 changes and one addition.
Change 1: Instead of caster wheels at the top, which have to swivel to line up with the material rolling across its surface, I’m going to use 1-inch roller ball bearings which are universal in whatever rolls across it in any direction.
Change 2: Instead of putting the casters on the bottom in a fixed extended position, I’m going to design some kind of extendable - “latchable"- roller system, again with the roller ball bearings, so that it can roll around (like your casters do), but actually latched down, but when retracted the frame sits solidly on the ground for better stability. I’m still working out the design details but it’s based on what you did with the drill press. I need to make this change to accommodate the next item; the addition.
The addition: I’m going to make a table top that will fit snugly over the 2 ends so that when extended and latched, I can put the table top on it and then I will then have a fully functional assembly table. When not in use the table-top can be stored up against the wall behind the mobile workstations you’re building; like your drill press and table saw. The narrow side is short enough that it won’t interfere with the French Cleat system you’ve built; it will lean against the wall just below the lowest cleat.
Here’s an Amazon link (US) to show you the Roller Ball Bearings.
tinyurl.com/mvjk3xbm. Let me know what you think of these 3 ideas.
Cheers
Chuck
Hi, Chuck. Two thoughts. 1) Roller balls as casters "may" not be a good idea.
I'm thinking, they may not handle dust and debris, on the floor very well and
tend to jamb. Just a thought.
2) To attach your table top, use pegs at the corners, which fit into holes in the
hinged roller caps. I would use 1" pegs.
2-A) If you make your top out of 1-1/2" material, you can include dog holes and
it will be better for clamping around the edge.
Hoping you find these helpful. 😁✌🖖
excellent suggestions attaboy!
@@zapa1pntI would suggest ¾" pegs instead (19.05mm, though the 1/500" is within tolerance 😅). That's the most common size for dog holes. Nice to keep a common size.
The term “over engineering” goes well with expensive modern German vehicles; This I call Ingenuity.
Well done!!!!
You really do all the heavy lifting in the thinking department for shop projects! This is amazing!
Over-engineered? Never! That's where the real enjoyment is. Well done!
Very cool.
After setting the proper height for each tool, I would mark the height on the support mechansim.
That way setting it for each project would be made easier.
Yeah ,What @shawnr771 said
I'd use this as a bike repair workbench; no heavy duty requirements. Brilliant, totally going to make one.
Hello, my name is Earl. I am from Connecticut, USA. I have been watching your videos for a few years. I too have a small shop, which I make jewelry boxes. I like the way that you setup your shop. Be safe and stay healthy.
Your friend, Earl👍
I didn't think I would like this, but I really do. I would like one for my shop!
I think that this is a very useful addition to any shop. being as simple as it is to make I think that it has a lot of functionality. The only thing I would say to add instead of the nobs to lock it in the right height. I would put in some set pins into some pre drilled slots on the risers. then you can lock them from not slipping down with more weight. leaving the pin at set heights that match your tables you need them for.
Nice design. There are a lot of clearances that must be considered to pull this off.
The 'Saw Horse and Outfeed Support System' by itself is a work of art. Very attractive & practical finished product.
I'm fascinated by your wall storage arrangement. Attaching items to the inside of the cabinet doors leaves them very accessible.
What a great system I àm going to attempt it thank you very much-needed for my shop.
Great project, presented clearly and succintly. I could really use one of these.
Clever design! Quite smart. Compliments from the USA!
I love it and i wish I had seen it years ago THX
Great design, simple and not expensive materials, perhaps only the wheels because several are required, the design is apparently elaborate but easy to build, for this we dedicate ourselves to carpentry.
Over a decade ago Lee Valley made a steel tripod stand with a very similar top end. As well as the casters they put a strip of stainless steel bent into an upside down 'V' with a couple of slots that could be raised up over the level of the casters (held with screw knobs) for all those jobs where you are cutting thin strips of wood that would fall down between the casters (or roller bearings) and possibly try to pull the job away from the fence. I've seen other stands with roller bearings that have a flip up full width roller (I may have one rusting away somewhere) - they have all the disadvantages of a roller stand (pulling the job to the side) plus the roller bearings fill up with fine dust until they jam (and if they are really cheap they may rust solid before they fill with dust -DAMHIK). The Lee Valley stand also had an independent cross levelling screw jack for workshops and job sites that had really irregular floors so you weren't looking for wedges or packers to level the stand.
I like the simplicity. The only thing I would add is a rubber mat or a grip surface on the top when used for stationary projects. The less movement when using the drill, the better. Also, maybe some locking base wheels. Again, with minimal movement when needed.
Great video! Only thing I would add is removable handles that connect to both sides so you can raise both sides to the desired height at the same time. Less fiddling with each side separately to get the perfect height.
The support is design with a lot of thought. I appreciate that. There are always things that you can improve later.
I bought your plans to build this piece of shop furniture. Great design and fills a gap in my shop as I have machines at different heights. I made mine completely out of pallet wood. I also substituted 1 inch roller bearings vice the casters. Sorry to hear of your illness, I hope you make a full recovery. Thanks for the great videos!
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I would definitely put marks for your specific tools, that way, you aren't going crazy trying to level both sides blind each time.
Great design! One thing I would add are markings on the adjustable arms for each tool you use it for.
The finest idea I have encountered all across utube, Well Done my friend!(...Or should I say...Extremely "Well Done"..! )
Super inspiring for my tiny workshop space. Two details I thought could make it easier to deploy:
- put the side latches higher so you can reach and unlock them while standing straight and without going around the support.
- maybe some sliding latches on the folding sides for an easier lock/unlock action. They stay in place for locking unlike these ones maybe?
Do a second one and install rail clamps as a vise. You will have pretty much a large bench for working on site or at the shop whenever you need to do something big. Great build.
I think that is a fantastic shop help. The only thing I would change is the addition of a wedge ramp inside the top casters as the plywood may catch and not be able to roll on top.
Instead of caster wheels, something like a roller ball bearing or “omnicaster” would give you that 360° rotation, but even shorter as well as removing the pivoting that you get from the wheels themselves. I love this idea and will be building one for my table saw and planer out feed! Of course my “height requirements” differ greatly since I’m in a wheelchair, but it’ll be a great addition for my workshop!
Great project Jean. A couple add-ons that I thought of to piggy back on your design would be to add bench dog holes in the caster covers for a way to secure a tabletop or sacrificial strips, add handles to the sides so it can carry a pair of them like suitcases, using transfer bearing instead of the casters, and lastly a shelf underneath to help with it not folding up but also place to store stuff.
Brilliant idea. I agree with the guys about height markers or pegs and ball bearings. I love the way you thought through the process and shared. I plan to build one of these for my own shop. Thank you.
How about a little pin index system for your most commonly used heights. Drill a hole and jam in a pin, tighten down the star knobs.
Crazy cool! You’re as awesome of an inventor as you are a woodworker.
Another stunning solution! I love the approach you take to the engineering to make it simple yet flexible. I think the swivel casters were a great choice over roller balls as they provide more surface to catch the end of boards as they sag under weight. (I have to wonder if there isn't a center support hiding somewhere in the design to further mitigate the issue? )
I plan to not only build this, but also make one with an alteration. Rather than make it an adjustable height, I'll design it so that the ends and the upper hinged supports are at the same level. Then take a sheet of plywood or mdf and make a top, cut it in half, and attach at each end with hinges. That way, I can have a supplemental work station that folds down when not in use. The table top will only increase the collapsed form by a negligible amount.
I'll admit, I have a fairly good-sized shop, but I find tremendous value in using designs like yours to maximize flexibility.
Thanks for a great channel.
Curious how you plan to solve for having the upper hinged arms at the top, instead of staggered in height so they can collapse
@@pilotdog68 The design won't incorporate the roller supports or the hinged cover for them. I was figuring on either using short steel rods through the ends as pivots, or possibly two sets of hinges. One set would attach a narrow block to the side as a pivot board. The second set would attach that pivot board to the table top. The assembly allows the top to swing 270 degrees.
That is an epic workshop addition. I believe the only change I will make is to use uniball rollers instead of casters on the top for feeds.
I really like it and can see something like that working for me. I guess once you've got it in the workshop you could mark off certain heights for your table saw and planer. Though I might look at a way to use large ballbearings instead of casters. But I still think this is a great idea, thanks for sharing
Small suggestion. How about using magnets to keep some of the foldable, or collapsible components of your builds closed or secured? Depending on the placement and utility of the construction it could double as a basic automatic alignment assistant. It's just a matter of deciding the system you like best among those available. Maybe leave the possibility for adaptation or easy part replacement though, in case you decide to modify it after acquiring any previously unavailable part.😅
Great addition to small workshop which I have and has given me a lot of ideas of how to reorganise the layout of my workshop to optimise the efficiency and space. Just returned from 5 weeks hol in SA🇿🇦 so once the weather improves here in the UK will start on the ship and outside work.👍
This guy amazes me with everything he does.
Is the plan selling for $5.00 US dollars?
This rather ingenious solution to a pain staking issue in most woodworking shops. Thank you for sharing.
Ingenious. Thinking if I ever build this for myself I would make it the same height of one it's purposes and fixed single heights for the others, plus the adjustability of the friction knobs. Thank you for the idea!
I love it! The sheer inventiveness on this channel is outstanding 👏
Extremally simplistic (in the best way) and yet extremally functional. I would defiantly love plans.
I love this. What is on the back side of the lock screws?
Tidy!! Certainly a lot easier to use than it's metal counterparts. You could even add height lines for each apparatus too! I think this would be super handy.. nice work!!
Fantastic design. I would suggest locking casters at the bottom so it doesn't roll away with your material and a solid locking pin for table saw and miter saw heights
I would like a set of plans for this
Hi, friend, I like all your projects. The truth is that I see each one as better than the other and well, basically your way of thinking and your way of saving space really seems very effective to me. In this case, I'm discussing the usefulness of the wheels for making the support cart when the material comes out of the Sierra but the other functions that it has, elevating in height and collapsible in space, are great. I congratulate you
Very nice project. Keep cutting!
So clever. It is well thought out and so useful.
Excellent thinking and execution. Would never need one, but always interested in watching VTs for transferable ideas.
Some of my favourite projects are the ones born out of necessity. This one is brilliant and I’ll be building one very soon! Keep the great content coming Jean!!
Love it. FYI, the gas struts on your cupboard/fold-down workbench are upside down. There is oil inside them, and with the rod pointing up like you have it, the seals can degrade and leak over time because the oil keeps them in good condition, but upside down it is flowing away from the seals. The wide part should be at the top in the resting position.
Very clever idea. You could have added surface conveyor bearings that would give you frictionless feed in any direction. Mount them to your hinged flange and off you go. 😃
A great project, well thought out. Keep up the good work and videos. One option: Nylon Roller Ball Transfer Bearing Casters Units, 360°. These were listed on Amazon and might work better then the casters on the top. I don't know if you have them or know of them. Thank again.
Great idea Jean, and I really like that you can move around in your workshop now.
A very functional unit.As I am presently setting up a small workshop, I think this is a 'must have'.Thanks.
You can get a pair of inexpensive rollers instead of the top casters to cut down on places to get snagged or that will gather dust!
Maybe I might have done things differently, but then this is pretty fantastic as it is... I just got one of those roller stands to assist in the table saw, it has guides that you can lift up to make them stay on track... the unit collapses and can be hung on the wall... but like you said in your video, that's really not what you wanted, and I can see that now, your design is a multitasker, and my roller thing is a single tasker... And I might need more than one if I have plywood that I'm cutting to control the cut and the offcut. I have to hand it to you, that design of yours is pretty dang clever.
This project is inspiring. Great concept and execution.
The only reservation I have is about the locking hooks. I thought they would restrict the arms from folding flat when closed. May have to router out the timber they close against. An alternative would be sliding bolts on top of the arms to achieve the same thing. I thought of a few other ways but they would just make the built more complicated so best to stick with what you have done.
Thoroughly enjoy your straightforward aproach to problem solving. This looks solid and well engineered.
Looks like a functional piece of shop equipment 👍
Nice, you could throw a few french cleats on the side to hold screw cups too.
Brilliant! Those saw horses will also help me the make most of my small workshop too!
I love your channel. You are proof that even with limited space, you can make a great place to work. Thanks for showing us that we can do it.
This is a MUST have for my shop. This is a blessing for sure as it serves the exact purposes you created it for. I just purchased the plans. Thank you so much😄👍
Engineering marvel again. Well done. On the top though I would use sunken ball bearings for the support in any direction.
A great idea and subsequent design. I would definitely appreciate the plans.
An ideal project for pallet timber!
Okay so I'm like you, I normally make my own plans...... but I may do this one or make my own version. Good Job brother.
Very clever. Simple but fantastically useful.
Very nice design. I like how quickly it opens and ready to use.
Very nice these woodproyect..!!! CONGRATULATIONS.!!
This one will be build, such a great addition for only a little bit of space. Great Work!
Nice idea, definitely gonna make my own version. You are a great inspiration. I think I would add small neodymium magnets to make fixed height settings possible. Thank you for all the great content!
The casters on top are a nice touch!🙂
Really cool! I am a big fan of efficient multi tools
Nicely done. Something that I've been thinking about in my workshop.
I love simple ideas that just work. Great Job
Great project, I work out of a railroad container, always looking for space . Thank you!
Oh, and yes, plans would be nice.
I would love the plans for this amazing workshop accessory. Thank you.
Holy shit!! Talk about your Cal tech physicists n NASA engineers!! Brilliant!! As usual.
That's sweet. I need one of these. So I'm going to build one thank you
Great video Jean. Exactly what I need for my small shop
Efficient, effective, and attractive. Well done.
Another amazing idea & build video. I will be making this soon as it will solve my current issues with my small space. Thanks, I’m pretty sure I’ll be buying the plans to make life easier & as a thank you for this great idea, cheers!
Yes, plans would be fantastic! This is a slick addition to any shop, and should serve you well for a long time to come. Thanks for sharing!
Great little device! As I watched, I also thought about ball rollers instead of casters and having some sort of marked heights on the risers. But...definitely will be trying something like this in the future. Thanks for all your great ideas!
looks very nice - in my opinion form follows function always wins...