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• 1 Welcome
• 2 Phone/Intercom, First-Aid, and Fire Extinguisher
• 3 Reference Center
• 4 Lathe Stand
• 5 Portable Planer Center
• 6 Jointer
• 7 Mobile Tablesaw Base
• 8 Drop Leaf Mobile Workbench
• 9 Drill Press Table
• 10 Sander
• 11 Accommodating & Sanding Cabinets
• 12 Radial Arm Saw
• 13 Shop Vacuum
• 14 Band Saw
• 15 Scrollsaw & Stand
• 16 Mobile Tool Chest
• 17 Roll-Around Plywood Cart
• 18 Shop Clock
• 19 Additional Views

5 Portable Planer Center

5 Portable Planer Center

When a project requires thin stock, our portable planer saves us the time and trouble of having to special-order material. But, having to lift it onto the workbench every time we need it can be a backbreaker. To solve this problem, we designed the thicknessing center shown here. For continuous support when planing long boards, we've included infeed and outfeed tables that adjust up or down. To maximize shop storage space, the tables fold down when not in use. Finally, we designed the planer platform so it raises or lowers to suit most portables. Aligning the tables with the planer guarantees a smooth, even flow of stock through the machining process. For information on downloading this plan and the tool mover shown,click below.

Portable Planer Center Woodworking Plan

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Tool Mover When the design for this tool mover came in, it was like a dream come true. At the time, we had just started work on IDEA SHOP 2 and needed a method for moving heavy tools around that was as easy on the back as it was on the pocketbook too. This two wheeled mover is a winner on both counts. The metal pin at the end of the tool mover fits into the hole in the angle iron tow bracket mounted to your wheel tool base. By lowering the handle, the mover's wheels act as a fulcrum, lifting the tool base with a minimum of effort.

Check out more plans for tool mobility

Continued on page 6: 6 Jointer

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Comments (11)

pdolan827 wrote:

where is the TV. how will you make it thru football season Pat columbus ohio

5/13/2013 10:36:25 AM Report Abuse

thomasclark2 wrote:

All the baby tools are so cute in the extra clean, never used workshop. I like the cabinets though!

1/19/2012 11:55:16 AM Report Abuse

woodsynut wrote:

have you thought overhead wood storage they sell cheap lifts to put wood on maybe you could design you own?

1/19/2012 11:17:41 AM Report Abuse

Catfish wrote:

A few feet off to the side of my garage is a small storage shed where I am able to keep my lawn equipment, storage boxes and such. I do wish I had aseparate shop for welding and such. But that will come with time. Luckily my garage has a carport on it so I can keep the truck there<);o}

1/19/2012 10:50:06 AM Report Abuse

sawdustpile17 wrote:

For JREST3: To save space install a tankless water heater on the wall and stackable washer and dryer. while you are building install radiant heat in the floor

10/20/2011 09:24:49 PM Report Abuse

pogybait wrote:

Got 1/2 of a two car garage without the dust collector problem--I thought ahead and put it outside in a shed and use a remote switch to turn it on and have only 4" holes in ceiling space. As a master electrician(retired) I built the power then vaccuum, then stationary tool locations--the rest of you guys must luv noise--why else you put the vaccuum inside?

10/20/2011 07:21:57 PM Report Abuse

sawdustpile17 wrote:

To: JREST3 Have you thought about a tankless water heater. Just mount it on the wall above the washer and dryer

10/20/2011 05:50:49 PM Report Abuse

bill3713321 wrote:

If only I didn't have all this bothersome wood that I have to be able to get to!

10/20/2011 04:44:15 PM Report Abuse

JREAST3 wrote:

THIS IS A NICE GARAGE SHOP. I'M BUILDING A 2-CAR GARAGE WOOD SHOP FOR RETIREMENT & FUN. MY SHOP WILL HAVE A SEPERATE WASHER AND DRYER AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER AREA BUT I STILL AM WORKING AROUND THESE PROBLEMS AND LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO SAVE SPACE.

10/20/2011 12:34:46 PM Report Abuse

dwarner08 wrote:

Also note that this is a 2-1/2 car garage, not a 2-car garage. The extra width make a big difference

10/20/2011 11:51:10 AM Report Abuse

zacker01 wrote:

these plans are all well and good but in the real world, we also have to contend with other, space robbing elements of the smaller garage / shop. Lawn equipment, storage boxes, seasonal stuff like lawn chairs... and we also need lumber storage.. with all my tools against the wall, i have no place to put plywood and such plus no place to hang anymore pegboard.

10/20/2011 10:36:29 AM Report Abuse