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A mobile bench/tool rack for a small shop

hughie

hughie

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I have gone for a round mobile donut style bench/tool holder etc Its all due to the amount of space I currently have. I'm using the ends of old cable drums and the wheels are from a 44gal oil drum dolly. It's still a work in progress and probably will be that way as I adapt, change my mind etc as I go along. The next step will be to lift the toolrests off the bottom shelf onto their own shelf. Then leaving the bottom for the heavier gear ie my carving jig, sphere cutter, small hollowing rig etc
 

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Its pretty well finished other than mods or refinements as it being used. Centre hole to hold tools in use, chucks under with spare keys, third shelf for tool rests and at present just sitting there as I may whittle the number down some. Bottom shelf heavy gear carving jig, steady, and other paraphernalia this will give it extra stability. Round and mobile to help get around space issues of a small 200sqft shop that includes bandsaw, forge, 200lb anvil, two benches, metal turning lathe, two grinders, pedestal drill, welder and the best part of a couple tons of turning blanks.
 

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These things are quite cheap. The shelves have mesh at the bottom so wood dust at least should just fall through?

Edit: Link to US store.
www.ikea.com

RÅSKOG Utility cart, white, 13 3/4x17 3/4x30 3/4" - IKEA

RÅSKOG Utility cart, white, 13 3/4x17 3/4x30 3/4". This utility cart fits in the smallest of spaces and can be moved to wherever you need it. Use it as extra storage for all your kitchen utensils, desk accessories or for gloves, keys and mobile phones.
www.ikea.com www.ikea.com


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Bill Alston said:
Have a look at the review at the bottom of this page.

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That would be the first review I have seen on this product. Nice, it's a shame as it's a three-hour journey there and back to the nearest Ikea store
But now its a bit now academic as mine is built and operational.
 
Bill Alston said:
Out store is not too near either, so I placed an online order and got it in a couple of days with free shipping.
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We suffer here with the tyranny of distance, imagine if you will the USA with only 25million and the biggest city 5 million and $20 the minimum hourly rate
 
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