How to Make a Self Leveling Torsion Box Table
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- I got a new CNC from STEPCRAFT and made this table / cart to put it on.
Interesting ideas in the build:
using the crate for a lot of the project and recycled and scrap plywood for the rest
torsion box top that's flat, strong and lightweight
drawers with slide out panels to expand the work surface
an independent rear suspension to keep all four wheels on the floor when the floor isn't flat
Basically got this table for no cost since everything used was either scrap or recycled, including the casters.
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I got a new CNC from STEPCRAFT and made this table / cart to put it on.
Interesting ideas in the build:
- using the crate for a lot of the project and recycled and scrap plywood for the rest
- torsion box top that's flat, strong and lightweight
- drawers with slide out panels to expand the work surface
- an independent rear suspension to keep all four wheels on the floor when the floor isn't flat
Basically got this table for no cost since everything used was either scrap or recycled, including the casters.
Too cool. I can't believe you came up with the independent rear suspension on the fly. Very clever. I can't abide a wobbly table.
Its a solid axle suspension :)
Agreed, it’s solid. 👍🏼
It is called 3-point suspension and equalization. It was prominent on steam locomotives.
That it is.
@@royreynolds108 That's pretty cool. So John is using technology from the transportation industry in his shop now : ) There is no end to what he'll adapt to build a better shop.
Painting the legs added a high level of sophistication to your table. Nice work and thanks for saving the planet.
That's not a table, that's a vehicle🤣🤣. Great work.
Clever self levelling casters. With the price of lumber the crate was worth almost the same as what was in it!
Thanks Jim :)
Well, we all know that John’s a millionaire, just by looking at that plywood “n” all. Heck the majority of his jigs are out of wood, a wooden table vise, wood clamps, various wood table saw sleds, right angle wood tools, wood protractors, even a wooden gizmo to remove the nut from his table saw! :-) All seriousness now, excellent work and imagination. Thanks again for sharing Norm!
Really like that 3 point of contact caster idea giving it a pivot point. I really like it
"Independent rear suspension" lol!!! Being serious, that was an incredible build. Watching you push the suspension, I could see how it had just enough tension to perform as you thought it should. One word, incredible!!!! Love watching you build. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge....😊
Reduce then reuse then recycle. Always nice to see someone getting it right.
Nice to see you’re adopting a nice, muted Wandel green paint.
"Wandel Green" should totally be a Pantone color
You’re like a kid who has more fun with the box the new toy came in. Instead of building a fort you built a great assembly/bench/ tool stand. Such a great idea with the suspension for the wheels!
John, I think your one of very few woodworkers that still come up with new ideas these days! Thanks from Tim watching you from Adelaide..
4:10 "You're not supposed to be able to do that!" - Pocket Hole Jig Company CEO
You made a CNC table out of a container box it came with lol what a genius man
That solid axle suspension table legs blew my mind too
If memory serves, Henry Ford demanded that all his suppliers used specific sized crates and materials that the crates were constructed from because he would use the wood in the vehicle production. If the supplier would not comply he would go to a company that would.
Holy Smoke! I never was that little geared reachy-wrench in use before. It's really clever!
All this is a small shop...WOW.
Well done as usual John. Well done.
The self levelling wheels was very clever but it was the sliding panel on top of the drawers that blew me away.
The slide out panel above the drawer. That is a brilliant idea.
Watching the build video evoked memories of the NYW episode where Norm built the assembly table as they both have a few common features, your version turned out great.
I love that geared handle for changing your blade!
The independent rear suspension was genius, nice work as usual John 👍🏻
That suspension is just a genius idea
Thanks :)
Independent rear suspension ... That phrase triggered a flood of automotive memories for me, starting with the much-maligned Corvair, the the Triumph I had in the late 1960's, and a lot of other sports cars. So this must be the Sporty version of a machine table!
The suspension impressed me the most, I've never seen that!
I'm glad to see you're still using your table saw blade nut remover!
Very cool independent suspension built on the fly!! Yes, please let us know how it goes!! Great looking table... for "free"! Recycling (scrounging too..) wood for projects works wonders with your personal budget!
You really are one clever S.O.B. John. I salute you
repurposing is my FAVORITE part of wood working. GREAT video!
I'm obviously not alone in getting the most out-of-the-box ideas from your channels, John. I am absolutely borrowing your suspension design when I build my next mobile base. It is hard to see from the video, but it looks like different size casters were used on that end to compensate for the suspension height.
Again, elegant, practical engineering.
Great video John. I really like the slide out work surface for the drawers and the suspension for the casters. Excellent ideas, I really want to try these now.
Your videos are always interesting because you keep playing with new ideas and innovating (which might be the same thing).
Thank you!
I always admire his design on the fly skills. When I get an idea, I make a sketch, then 3-D model it. Then think about it some more. John's already done.
The ingenuity and inventiveness of this Man is something else. 👏🏻👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
Excellent choice for a CNC. Got the same.
Cool suspension system for benches on uneven floors. Great bit of thinking.
Ingenious on the suspension. Haven’t seen that trick before!
This is awesome! My basement floor is awful and my cnc hobbles around non stop I absolutely love that suspension caster setup
Love it! I don’t let wood go to waste either. I keep all but the tiniest of scraps and usually find something to use them for. Thank you for another useful and educational video.
Loved that you cuted the video exactly at the same position when you made the transition at the tablesaw cuts... :)
This is seriously cool. The wheel suspension system is fantastic.
Yup, I like torsion boxes, I’d been using flush door blanks for temporary work stations for years before I knew what they were called.
I like the drawer tops, I use my filing cabinet drawers as an infeed to my bandsaw.
You are just an awesomely talented fella. Just saying. Thx for sharing.
Very simple and robust design.
Thank you for sharing.
Starting as a good work in torsion box and recicling materials. BUT! this selfleveling structure in the end is absoluteky amazing! tnx
What a Great Idea,and using plywood that you already have!Thanks John!!!
Nice use of recycled plywood. Things are scarce and prices high so it was nice to see how you used what you had.
Brilliant work John. Reuse, repurpose, recycle!
I watch a lot of you videos and this is the first time I've seen usage of that wrench DOPE!
Man I love watching skilled people do awesome stuff! TY John :)
Awesome, so clever and a good use of using the ply from the original crate.
Thank you, John, for yet another thoughtfully designed project - and all the better for using thin, recycled wood!
The solution to uneven floor was genius. I may do same with a thumb screw to release and re-set as needed.
Genius planning & execution
Amazing, John. As you say, it can be a very versatile table. And it’s a tripod with four legs, including damping and articulation!
And that nut removal and insertion tool for your table saw.. who would have thought!?
That independent rear suspension is brilliant!
Always something technically innovative and unique about shop accessories and products built under the IBI banner
This CNC machine will run to full accuracy n efficiency atop this perfect feature packed base
Workbench with independent rear suspension. Nice.
Great video. A lot of fantastic ingenuity in this build. I missed the outro music though. Thank you for making this!
Great suspension idea and having as many things mobile in the workshop the better! Amazing for sure! Keep up the great work as the goal is to inspire others to build something awesome!
Two thumbs up again John. one for the draws and 'Extra' work surface and two for the fancy wheel / floor level device. In fact I think you should patent it. It's a great idea
Looking forward to you cnc-ing. My guess is that we will see something done by cnc that has never been seen on YT before. Love the suspension on the rear wheel set of the table John.
Thanks Roy, I have some fairly interesting things planned :)
@@JohnHeisz we can't wait!
Now with a CNC you can carve that picture of Norm into your sled.
The pivot mechanism for the wheels is genius. Well played. I'm going to have to remember that the next time I build a table since, invariably, my floors are always jacked up.
Excellent video John!
Thanks :)
Man your videos are the best! Your creativity and imagination is inspirational.
a well thought out solution and best use of recycled material.
Wheel system 10/10 !
Great idea for the independent rear wheels!
OMG your bolt jig @ 2:17!! Amazing!!
Great idea on the drawer and cover panels John. And of course the suspension is very slick.
That suspension is awesome!
Very dope build.....simple yet super functional
Mystery sounds at the end... 🤔 That suspension thing for the wheels is a very interesting idea. Let us know how you like it!
Working perfectly so far.
The sound is me moving the table off of my workbench and it replaces the music I usually have at the end. Got a couple of complaints about the music, so it's history!
@@JohnHeisz I liked the music!
@@JohnHeisz i like the ambient noise at the end
Brilliant. While scrapping even.
Very nice John, this design is very functional and versatile. Really like your solution to keeping it level with the suspension system as well as capturing some additional work space with the sliding drawer panels. Some of the best projects come together on the “fly” if you let your mind be creative rather than focused on a set design. Bravo!
What a great idea, to solve the problem with uneven floors 🙂
Thank you very much for an interesting project. Большое спасибо за интересные проекты.
Lol, gets a CNC, does a video about cutting the crate up
Its like those cat videos in which the cats play only with the cardboard box and not the actual toy
No much to say but, the man is a genius.
Nicely done John & that rear suspension idea is totally genius! 👍👍😉😉
Thanks :)
Eventually you just gotta get rid of some of the scrap lying around! love it.
I am close to building an out feed table for my new table saw and this was the video I needed to see because I was going to build a torsionbox and was wonderinghow to overcome my floor issue and wheels.... independent suspension brilliant...garage floor leans in 2 directions..problem solved
Thanks John Heisz 👍
That suspension is great!
I'm excited to see what you'll create with the CNC. I have a 24"×36" CNC and when I built the table/stand for it I left the center of the top open. I like the option of working on end grain or things longer than the gantry height will allow by letting the work piece extend below the table top.
Very very nice!! Well played!
love the suspension. so many uses
Nice vid John. Pretty cool idea for an uneven floor!
Nice piece of recycling John,well done.👍👍
Agreed. I think many of us builders are recycling as much as possible with the cost of lumber. I know I just did on my past few builds. 👍🏼
Where was this video 2 years ago when I built my assembly table? Nice design, I see another assembly table in my future.
Another good video. Your ingenuity is so impressive.
Excellent on the leveling. I'm designing ascending table with scissor legs and I'm like how do I get it level, my shop is gravel for now... and your design is perfect. Box from ceiling, scissor legs from old bed frames. Plus your make shift springs. Should suffice quite nice
Wow! You never fail to amaze.
Pretty nifty. Great work as always John.
Very cool idea for the wheels... 😎
Those wheels! Great thinking.
Genius! Nice work
I rarely comment on videos, but this is awesome, and I had to commend you on the suspension idea. I need an excuse to build one of these now.
Nice table design John.
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
Some great ideas in this. Thanks!
Using packing materials a supplies for the next project is always a good idea
never thought I would hear the term "independent rear suspension" applied to a cnc/assembly table. brilliant idea though.
Nice job John.