I’ll have to look it up, because I think it’s on my computer at home, but I”ve seen a system that put’s the tools on a plywood base that fits into rack shelves in your shop, and as you need them you slide them out of the rack and insert them into a slot on the workbench or onto your B&D workmate to use.?
I also have seen a variety of mobile workbench plans with similar systems to hold a table saw and planer on either side, stuff like that. Mostly woodworkeing but might be good for some machine tools as well. ? On Jan 30, 2025, at 11:01?AM, Charles Kinzer via groups.io <ckinzer@...> wrote:
I don't think that Craftsman flipping table was made for very long.? It might be one of those things that looks better in the than how it works in real life.
I was thinking about other schemes an if there is enough depth, perhaps a turntable scheme could hold a back-to-back lathe and mill.? (Or more items, I suppose, but just the two items would be the most compact.)
And perhaps another with a grinder, one of the smaller belt strip disk sanders (like 6 inch disk and 1 inch belt) and a small bench top cut-off style band saw.
I think there is value in not having to turn things upside down.? Or having difficulty accessing a machine you might need just briefly when you want to also keep your current one at the ready.
Recently at the optometrist I was being shuttled from room to room for different tests with different equipment.? I suggested it might be nice if the patient could just stay seated and brought to the equipment like in some Disney ride. I was told some offices have everything on essentially a big turntable and rotate each piece of equipment to you.
Carles E. "Chuck" Kinzer
On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 09:42:56 AM PST, Tony Smith via ??< ajsmith1968@...> wrote:
Thanks for that video, I’ve seen photos of that Craftsman table but never seen it in action.? I don’t think I’ve even seen how the wings come on & off, but that makes sense.? The scroll saw looks like it would be a bit awkward to use orientated like that. ? That’s about the size I’d make mine, dictated by the width of the lathe.? Not sure if I use wood or metal, I’ve got a couple of solid doors I was planning on using.? They might be fire rated, need to check for metal.? Or asbestos. ? Appropriate castors might slow me a bit, I like the ones that can be flipped out of the way so the things rest on the legs rather than rubber wheels.? I have seen wheels get squished be the weight of things. ? Flip top table are pretty popular amongst the woodworking crowd, probably inspired by that Craftsman. ? That video recommended this one:?, which is what I had in mind.? The table has stops to prevent the table “spinning” and would also make things a bit secure which I thought was an obvious thing to do (especially with 100kg of stuff bolted to it). ? He didn’t do it but it also means the “back” to that table can have a panel added for more rigidity since nothing would be passing thru there. ? Need to make a couple for the other tools, I’ve run out of space. ? Another project to add to the list.? I’ll get there eventually. ? Tony ? ? ? ? ??? here's a tube on the Craftsman I mentioned? theres several tubes with other folks ideas? animal On 1/29/25 10:13 PM, mike allen wrote: Craftsman used to sell a bench that held 3 separate bench top power tools? with one always on the bench top . maybe finding that could give ya ideas what/whatnot to do . I think the height of the mill is gonna be the issue .? good luck , keep us posted? animal On 1/29/25 8:48 PM, Tony Smith via??wrote: Dave’s real hobby is beating dead horses.?? ? Glad to see you added “OT”, I guess Dave couldn’t figure out how to do that (despite telling us how).? Lol. ? I’m pondering making a flip-top bench with my 7x12 on one side and the mini-mill on the other.? Wish me luck, I think I might need it.? (Probably should measure the mini-mill before going too far.) ? Tony ? ? ? Hi guys. Sorry to come to this a bit late, I have 2 points though. ? * I’m not sure what the problem is, as anyone can add OT to the title, as I have done. So why the continuing debate ??? ? * I am amazed at some of the replies, not only to this but others as well. Where part of the reply is in understandable English and the rest is gobbledygook !!!? I can understand and forgive ?differences where clearly English is a second or third language. But where part of the message shows the writer understands English, I despair. Doesn’t anyone read through and correct any more ? ? ??????????????? Ellis ? ? If rotary table goes a mill it is OT. But if goes Mini lathe it is $&#^$ I guess it depends on if you interested read a about putting on a mini lathe if on topic or off. If do not like what they wrote then? write moderators and say?OFF TOPIC?and ask to have it delete post so no has anything thing to read.?? The bottom for group to be interesting is have something to read about and better to comment on too. In November of 2023 I finally purchased a mini after reading about mini lathes since 2005. The resoan thinking a mini lathe in 2005 changed by time purchased.? I chose to write about here and gave everyone here some read and write about.? No one goes out buys a lathe every month. My first was a garulatoin present it only down payment on a $10,000 today same lathe cost $80,000 had for over 30 years. My next had for 20 years. The point is most do not go out and buy new lathe very often. So hard for very here to say a lot? .? So we all here need more than jest the mini lathes to talk about or this would a very slow group On Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 01:10 AM, Tony Smith wrote: Rotary table is fine.? Way better than whatever this (or your lack of understanding of how motor temperature ratings work). ? Tony ? ? ? What is next thd chuck on the mini lathe is ot On Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 03:22 PM, Tony Smith wrote: All that blah blah blah, and you still didn’t flag this thread as being off topic. ? Two keystrokes is still two too many for you, I guess. ? Tony ? (Seriously, no-one cares, not even you.) ? ? The first that only want to see mini lathes only. I seen on some? groups it has to what title is only. Second group?arsed or not wanting to make the effort to add OT to help the first group.? Now the owner and moderators are trying to keep group fun and interesting for all. Then dealing with the first group and second group not helping.? A owner and moderators?have hard job at times. How mush? can you talk the subject. Some think you only talk about a mini lathes and the drill chuck is off subject.?? So soon or later you will have to go little or more off for slow times? Last year this had a long topic on bikes. It was a interesting topic to read I had nothing to say. The important part it made group interesting for slow time. If look at a few OFF topic I have post here in Tilte I put?OFF SUBJECT .? I Like OT Simple hit two keys at beginning? On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 04:55 PM, Tony Smith wrote: Nobody cares so long as it’s not too stupid. ?The moderators will be tired of seeing this stupid crap shortly and tell us to knock it off. ? Lists die because of no traffic or too much stupid crap.? And this thread has definitely hit the latter. ? And you still can’t be arsed to add OT to the subject. ? Tony ? ? ? [Edited Message Follows]
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Sorry forgot No html codes On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 02:47 AM, Tony Smith wrote: When people can’t be arsed to even use OT, they sure ain’t gunna use those either. ? This thread is off topic, look at all the people who could be bothered to mark it OT. ? Tony ? ? ? ? May have few for one for not like OFF TOPIC.? AH? ?for AROUND THE?HOME? For I am OK with or without tags. I enjoy read like good old fashione Magazines?
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