Great book for a beginner . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
I really like the forethought you gave to keeping the cord from continually twisting. Your design it can only rotate back and forth putting only a half twist in the cord, then untwist each time. Great job!
Nice idea, good cart plan. A few points. I notice a distressing lack of glue on permanent structural joints, it's cheap and effective strengthening. You may want to add some corner blocks in the base with some glue since they are well out of the way of the swing if wracking becomes a problem. I would have filed/sanded the edge of the pipe where the cord comes out smooth on the inside to increase cord life, the same with the threads in the T fitting. Some soft foam weatherstripping would seal up your cord entrance even more to help keep dust out. I might be making something similar for myself.
Nice, tidy stand. You could put small drawers in the sides for accessories. For bolting down the planer, you could use locking t-nuts underneath. I'd also run bolts thru the tops and 2x2 to clamp it solidly, that way you're not relying on the tensile strength of the screws.
Some good tips. I'm not a fan of t-nuts though. I've had a few strip out in the past and I wouldn't feel comfortable using them to hold something this heavy. Especially because of the flipping motion
Excellent video and process. Thanks for sharing. I am working out the details of my cart and you have the most efficient design that I have seen so far. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm using the 4" gear lock wheels from Home Depot. The gear lock wheels are solid and smooth under the weight.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not familiar with those but I recommend getting casters that lock the rotation on the wheel and the swivel of the caster. That way the cart is a bit more stable
As requested, to add bolts on the back of the sander you could place it on top of stool that is upside down. Any stool has 3 legs and any plane can be placed on 3 points as we know. I guess stool should be little sturdy to hold that weight but that was my only idea. Your approach looked just fine too, if only for extra safety you could temporarily support it from floor with a stick, so it would not fall. And i want to mention this, sure that tube looks sturdy enough, but i mean, for extra extra safety precautions, i would worry about if pipe broke for some reason it would basically cut cable and short it, sooo, that was not my favorite part for sure. Thanks for sharing this idea, might use for other projects :)
Dude this design addresses all my issues with what I've seen to date. Proper cord management and wear bushings for the pivot. Only changes I'll make is fixing the black pipe to the top to ensure it spins and doesn't stick, causing potential wear on the cords where they enter the T. And I'll add a simple drawer to the base instead of dead space. Other than those minor changes this is kind of perfect. Good fuckin work dude edit: no need to secure the pipe to the table imo after building it. i just put several wraps of electrical tape where it goes into the T to be sure. Definitely gonna add drawers at a later date though. plenty of room for some shallow ones on each side i think
Glad you like it! Those are good points. You can also simply glue the pipe to the T. It'll probably be easier than securing it to the plywood. Although, after over 2 years of use, I haven't had any issues
@@JTWoodworks two years? Nice. I was a bit worried about long term durability, but not any more. And I plan to use machine screws though the top into the pipe to fix it in place. Just gotta be sure they don't protrude into the pipe is all. Prolly overkill, but that's how I roll. Thanks for the work an reply
Very nice! That's just what I need to build myself for my little Shop, you made it look so easy and an excellent choice for me as well. So keep up the great work you are doing as well as the videos. Be safe out there.
Nicely designed and executed. One question though. Why not use a 12/3 x 15' (or longer) extension cord (with 3 outlets on the end) instead of the short 3' cord?
The only ones available in the store were too long. I'm okay with running an extension cord to this and I can always use that card for something else too
Hi Johnny. Enjoyed watching this. Question for you: want to have 2 tools on one side, and the other side clear for extra workbench space. Would you change anything in the build? Thank you. Harry
Hi buddy :) cool stuff, thanks for sharing! What stops the kickback with how you cut the wood, small piece to the fence? I've seen this a few times lately on UA-cam :o
A riving knife on the table saw helps prevent kickback a ton. If you're concerned about kickback with small pieces, the bandsaw might be a safer option for you
@@JTWoodworks thanks for getting back to me and the suggestions, actually I didn't notice your knife bro, my bad :') yeah I didn't put mine back because I CBA with the constant changes so I'm a bad boy, I'm gonna get out the lazy habbit and sort that before my next use. I took it off because I think I was making a cross cut sled :/ it was good but I cut too high so it broke in two :') ya live and ya learn :p I have been looking out for a band saw or how to make one actually, it's definitely on my list :o thanks pal
Do you run into any awkwardness when switching from the jointer to the planer since they're oriented perpendicular to each other? Looks like you'll have to rotate the cart 90 degrees to use both tools when running a long board through. Does the planer fit better that way than if it were rotated 90 degrees as well?
I haven't had any issues with it. Those are tools that I don't use to often and that's why I put them on the cart. You can definitely rotate the planner if that works better for your workflow
Very nice Johnny! Glad I watched this. Thinking if there’s a little more room to spare, I’d mount the planer and jointer on the same side, as I use them as a pair. 4 tool flip stand?
The top is 32.5"x36" and the total height with the casters is 28.5". The 36" depth is because I have two tools on the top. It can easily be less if you have one tool on each side
I have a tri-stand. Don't care for it. What I did was construct a work bench with flip- up sections for 4 machines and a mount on the end for a table saw. This allows for complete staging of work operation. T- tracks and dog holes strategically placed in the top allow for glue-up and assembly when the machines are all rotated in the down position. So work flow goes like this - bench acts like an out feed for the table saw and support for circular saw breakdown and router operation. Machines up allow for drill press, bandsaw, jigsaw, and most sanding operation. Machines down again again for glue-up and assembly.
@@JTWoodworks Currently I'm recuperating from a severe accident (involving a saw no less). I'll see what I can do after I get a handle on this ( surgery, therapy etc). Might even post about the accident as a warning to others about my stupidity. 35 years working with various woodworking machines and this is the first injury other than a thumb nick 25 years ago.
@@myname4598 putt some rubber hose that fits tight inside the T-pipe thing, or something like that. or just fill it with hot glue/whatever you have, to prevent the cord from grinding against the sharp threads
@@Samisven i wondered about using a piece of threaded pvc the same size as the metal tee, but i think the hose would be the simpler solution. Who doesn't have an old water hose laying around?
Hey, why not assume I know what I'm doing and ask me why I it was raised so high? Well, I'll tell you anyway. It has nothing to do with my $1,899 table saw. It's so that I can as straight as possible for the majority of the cut and have very little to cut by hand afterwards. Safety is always first in my shop. Don't be a jerk and assume I don't care about my safety
Just Flip the sander over and measure the holes center to center. Use a straight edge and draw it out on the panel. ..or at least put a clamp on the back side if you're going to hang it half off the table lol.
Idea for a safer way to install the sander onto the top is to use a pair of sawhorses, or a couple 2x4s (or better yet, 2x6s or 2x8s, anything that gives you enough space) on top of your workbench for you to reach under and screw the sander to the top. Great design and exactly what I'm looking for. I just upgraded my planer and need to build a new flip cart for it, and I'm also putting my jointer and sander on the other side!
Thoughtful and well-executed design. Love that the top only rotates half-way and then has a solid stop. The tee in the pipe for cord passage is really smart planning and the lack of repeated cord twisting will pay benefits long into the future. I think the footprint of the cart is a little big for the size of the work area in my shop; it seems easier for me to have small mobile carts just large enough to mount the tool, and move each small cart into the small workspace in my shop, but I love the idea behind your cart and will look for some way in which I might incorporate this design for use in my shop. Thanks!
in my opinion, side walls are too weak to support 3 heavy machines. and upper rolling plates need some additional supports. anyways clever and smart idea.
I've watched a lot of these types of videos and you're the first I've seen use the "t" for the power cord and the offset to so you can only flip the top one way and then the other, not continuously the same direction thus twisting the cord, so simple and yet so brilliant!!
I got your plans and I’m having issues with your 1” pipe and your black pipe fitting in the 1 1/2” whole as you has instructed in the video and in your instructions.
What type of pipe did you use for the maine body? I am assuming 3/4" black iron pipe from the local box store. What I can't figure out is the the type of pipe did you used for the bushing / bearing for the black pipe to spin in. Is it a tight fit? Great design btw
Yup that's exactly what I used. The bushing was from a pipe I had laying around. I'm not sure what it was from. Sorry I can't be much help with that one
There might be other configuration that justify the flip, but to me, the planer could have sit at the bottom and you can just send planks lower to the ground, why even flip up.
As others have commented, routing the power is such a great idea and one that my electrician will appreciate! I also like how you reinforce the pipe hole to reduce wear on the wood - very well thought out! I've been planning my bench out and was just about to drown my paralysis by going SUPER basic, but I think your build is simple enough while including some industrious features. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it and got something out of it! Good luck with your bench build. I also have plans for this build if you're interested. They're linked in the description
Nice job. You should give credit to Fisher's shop though, because this was obviously inspired by his version by the looks of it. Nonetheless, you thought of everything and ended up with a very functional tool cart.
so i was thinking if i use 2 pieces of 1.5in pipe, i could rout the shopvac through one side, and the power through the other. i also wanted to put outlets on each side, and was thinking of micro switches for the locking peg so power only goes to the top side, and only with the locking peg in place for safety.
I thought the same thing at first until I realized he was cutting the notches and minimizing the angle of the cut. By raising the blade that high you can get a nearly 90 degree angle on the cut.
True but it wouldn't be much work. You'll just need to remove the screws holding the panel the tool is attached too to get underneath. You'd need to that to remove the planer and sander anyway
One of the better and simpler designs. Like me, I see you don't have a dedicated building for your woodworking. It's great to have lots of space but on the other hand, after I got rid of a lot of clutter, I have the space to do my work and since it is part of my garage (detached), I don't have to make mortgage payments on it.
Nice job on the cart. Yours is the first Ive seen that has the tools sitting at the right height. Ive seen other that were very nice also but just too high. They had tools that once mounted it would be difficult to use because they were well above the waist. Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
That's something that was very important to me. It makes sense to have them at a decent working height even if that means you lose the space to put a drawer or other accessories
Next time you need to mount something like the sander from the bottom use clamps on the board not just hanging over the edge, or a steel weight on the back edge of the board, much safer :) Great Job tho!!!!
That JT Woodworks Planer looks surprisingly similar to another popular planer I’ve seen. Something fishy’s going on over there at your place. Lol Love a few of the features you incorporated here, great ideas. Will keep them in mind if I decide to go this route, thanks!
That's totally up to you. Either should work fine. I suggest the larger size if you want to raise the tools a bit higher or if you'll be rolling the cart on rough or uneven floors
Hey nice work, especially with small space and no outfeed table for your table saw. I wanted to leave a comment on your shop/ tent. You need to create an exterior tarp tent to protect your shop tent from radiant heat. You would be shading your existing tent. You would be similar to air-conditioned by comparison. With free air movement there would be nothing to trap heat like an attic. Heat physically moves towards cold.....you have to finish insulating the entire walls and ceiling....also, take up your floor and at the very least and place 6 mil visqueen plastic on the ground. If you have the money, insulate the floor as well..... All the best! just jim
It might have been a bit more work or just a thicker board but for your plug in you could try one of these or maybe on another build. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074T57WS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The table side battens drilled for the pivot tube will be strong with both facing boards in place. But with one board & tool attached, there is very little strength in the drilled battens. I would have reinforced with another pair of battens screwed to the top side. They could come off later or be left permanently in place.
I probably would have just added a mounted plug in on each side to plug the tools into, still utilizing the through the pipe idea. Just take make servicing the tools easier in the future. Good build and I’m sure it’s been very handy.
With this much weight, it takes a bit of effort to move the cart. I haven't had an issue with these over the last three years. So, no, they wouldn't be better
Great job. Love the power cord solution. Just an idea, when mounting the second tool and balancing it on your bench, I was thinking, putting the plywood top on two saw horses would give you the room to attach the bolts from underneath and would take the weight of your tool. Without having to balance it on the edge of your bench.
Looks amazing, I will be building one in the near future. I also have the same bench sander and if I come up with a different method when attaching it I will let you know.
Use a couple of cinder blocks or scrap 4x4s as a base. Put the plywood over the top of them and the sander over your pre-drilled holes, then use a ratchet or wrench to tighten the bolts.
Nice job and a very well produced video. Was the width of the stand determined by the space required for the jointer? I would like to make a narrower version of this cart as the Dewalt planer would be the widest tool mounted (Dewalt DW735 13 inch planer, Delta 12 inch disc sander and Rigid spindle/belt sander).
This is great. Do you have any information on how you mounted your router on your Sawstop CNS? I have the same saw and want to do something similar due to limited shop space but have been struggling to find anyone who has done that. Most have added it to the far right extension which sits in a poor space for me. Thanks!
I have a video and plans on that router table. I'll link them here Video ua-cam.com/video/Syxy19wdBBw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JohnnyTromboukisWoodworks Plans jtwood.works/collections/plans/products/router-table-plans
I like this build, and will probably make it this spring. However those 2x2 with the pipe through them seem way to have removed most of the wood as the penetrate. I think I'd go with hardwood scraps or 2x3.
I love the idea of flip carts, but I am always puzzled why people do it with their planers. The planer can just be put upright on the bottom of a standard cart, with a shelf and other tools above. Unless your planar needs access from above, it seems like nothing is gained by flipping it. Now, other tools on the other hand make more sense. Tools that are more likely to need the vertical and/or side clearance(drill press, scroll saw, spindle sander, etc.)
Are you talking about having to bend down or squat to use the planer on a bottom shelf? If that's what you mean, putting it on the flip top just brings it up to a comfortable working height.
I would have used the full 2x4 instead of ripping them for the top, like Jeff Fisher did. That would let you get your hand in a lot easier to plug things in. You had some nice improvements like the bushing for the pivot. I using Jeff's design because it is the one I saw first but I think I will be adding some of your ideas as well. Keep up the good work.
You can find plans for this build here!
jtwood.works/collections/plans/products/3-tool-flip-cart-plans
Great book for a beginner . ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ this book really starts from the beginning, as in it explains what basic tools are and how to use them. But when it gets to the art of creating joints and how and when to use them this book really starts to teach you something. At least that was my experience.
Depends what the goal is 🤷
I really like the forethought you gave to keeping the cord from continually twisting. Your design it can only rotate back and forth putting only a half twist in the cord, then untwist each time. Great job!
Something very "zen" about this video. Nice job.
I'm glad you enjoyed it
Nice idea, good cart plan. A few points. I notice a distressing lack of glue on permanent structural joints, it's cheap and effective strengthening. You may want to add some corner blocks in the base with some glue since they are well out of the way of the swing if wracking becomes a problem. I would have filed/sanded the edge of the pipe where the cord comes out smooth on the inside to increase cord life, the same with the threads in the T fitting. Some soft foam weatherstripping would seal up your cord entrance even more to help keep dust out. I might be making something similar for myself.
Seen several of these videos and by far your lock system is on of the best. Very much like the self lock system for the tool tops. Smart
Thanks! I like to keep things simple
That's genius using the clamps as extra hands!
Thank you!!
Nice, tidy stand.
You could put small drawers in the sides for accessories.
For bolting down the planer, you could use locking t-nuts underneath. I'd also run bolts thru the tops and 2x2 to clamp it solidly, that way you're not relying on the tensile strength of the screws.
Some good tips. I'm not a fan of t-nuts though. I've had a few strip out in the past and I wouldn't feel comfortable using them to hold something this heavy. Especially because of the flipping motion
Excellent video and process. Thanks for sharing. I am working out the details of my cart and you have the most efficient design that I have seen so far. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm using the 4" gear lock wheels from Home Depot. The gear lock wheels are solid and smooth under the weight.
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not familiar with those but I recommend getting casters that lock the rotation on the wheel and the swivel of the caster. That way the cart is a bit more stable
Nice job on the cart. You could have used some blocks of wood to raise up the top on your bench top when you mounted the sander.
Get you a Port-a-Band, man. It will make pipe cuts SOOO much easier. Great project!
If you had saw horses, you could attach the sander to the plywood using them
Great idea!
As requested, to add bolts on the back of the sander you could place it on top of stool that is upside down. Any stool has 3 legs and any plane can be placed on 3 points as we know. I guess stool should be little sturdy to hold that weight but that was my only idea. Your approach looked just fine too, if only for extra safety you could temporarily support it from floor with a stick, so it would not fall. And i want to mention this, sure that tube looks sturdy enough, but i mean, for extra extra safety precautions, i would worry about if pipe broke for some reason it would basically cut cable and short it, sooo, that was not my favorite part for sure. Thanks for sharing this idea, might use for other projects :)
All great suggestions! Thanks for watching
Dude this design addresses all my issues with what I've seen to date. Proper cord management and wear bushings for the pivot. Only changes I'll make is fixing the black pipe to the top to ensure it spins and doesn't stick, causing potential wear on the cords where they enter the T. And I'll add a simple drawer to the base instead of dead space. Other than those minor changes this is kind of perfect. Good fuckin work dude
edit: no need to secure the pipe to the table imo after building it. i just put several wraps of electrical tape where it goes into the T to be sure. Definitely gonna add drawers at a later date though. plenty of room for some shallow ones on each side i think
Glad you like it! Those are good points. You can also simply glue the pipe to the T. It'll probably be easier than securing it to the plywood. Although, after over 2 years of use, I haven't had any issues
@@JTWoodworks two years? Nice. I was a bit worried about long term durability, but not any more. And I plan to use machine screws though the top into the pipe to fix it in place. Just gotta be sure they don't protrude into the pipe is all. Prolly overkill, but that's how I roll. Thanks for the work an reply
Cool, the only suggestion I have is perhaps to add some lock nuts or spring washers to stop your nuts vibrating loose.
Nyloc nuts are your friend here
That wouldn't hurt
Very nice and space saving!
It helps a ton
Very nice! That's just what I need to build myself for my little Shop, you made it look so easy and an excellent choice for me as well. So keep up the great work you are doing as well as the videos. Be safe out there.
Thanks bud! It's definitely a great space saving option
Very nice! and its outside the box excellent!!
Thanks!!
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Pretty good. I dig it.
Thanks! Glad you like it
Very nice. Do you have any plans for this ?
Instead of a jointer can I use a router table instead? Would it work as well? I am planning on buying your plans soon. Thanks!
A router table requires a lot of space underneath it. So the opposite side of the flip cart wouldn't fit another tool.
I like your design a lot. Thanks for sharing it
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it
Very nice build my friend. Looks very solid and I like the design.
Thanks for sharing. Felix!
Thanks Felix! I appreciate it
Simplest version I’ve seen!
Nice job!!!!
Thanks! Glad you like it
Nicely designed and executed. One question though. Why not use a 12/3 x 15' (or longer) extension cord (with 3 outlets on the end) instead of the short 3' cord?
The only ones available in the store were too long. I'm okay with running an extension cord to this and I can always use that card for something else too
Since you posted the video, would you have plans you’re willing to post to help out us poor newbies?
Great work!!!
This build was modeled after one made by Fisher's Shop. He has plans available on his website
Great Idea and very nice job .. Thank you for another cool video .. I can use this in my shop
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Hi Johnny. Enjoyed watching this. Question for you: want to have 2 tools on one side, and the other side clear for extra workbench space. Would you change anything in the build? Thank you. Harry
Thanks Harry! I'd probably add a more secure locking method if you're using is as a workbench. Other than that, I can't think of anything else
@@JTWoodworks Thanks so much.
Hi buddy :) cool stuff, thanks for sharing! What stops the kickback with how you cut the wood, small piece to the fence? I've seen this a few times lately on UA-cam :o
A riving knife on the table saw helps prevent kickback a ton. If you're concerned about kickback with small pieces, the bandsaw might be a safer option for you
@@JTWoodworks thanks for getting back to me and the suggestions, actually I didn't notice your knife bro, my bad :') yeah I didn't put mine back because I CBA with the constant changes so I'm a bad boy, I'm gonna get out the lazy habbit and sort that before my next use. I took it off because I think I was making a cross cut sled :/ it was good but I cut too high so it broke in two :') ya live and ya learn :p I have been looking out for a band saw or how to make one actually, it's definitely on my list :o thanks pal
Do you run into any awkwardness when switching from the jointer to the planer since they're oriented perpendicular to each other? Looks like you'll have to rotate the cart 90 degrees to use both tools when running a long board through. Does the planer fit better that way than if it were rotated 90 degrees as well?
I haven't had any issues with it. Those are tools that I don't use to often and that's why I put them on the cart. You can definitely rotate the planner if that works better for your workflow
Very nice Johnny! Glad I watched this. Thinking if there’s a little more room to spare, I’d mount the planer and jointer on the same side, as I use them as a pair. 4 tool flip stand?
Hmm your have to make bigger in order to do that but that makes sense
Can you reload your plans? They will not open. Thank you! Pat
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Great video man. Subed...... not to check out some of your other ones.
Thank you! I appreciate it
Cut list anywhere ?
This design was heavily inspired by Fisher's Shop. He has plans available on his website
What dimensions did you go with for the flip top surfaces and the height?
The top is 32.5"x36" and the total height with the casters is 28.5". The 36" depth is because I have two tools on the top. It can easily be less if you have one tool on each side
@@JTWoodworks I'm going with the exact same three tools on both sides, so I'll be matching your setup basically exactly.
@@JTWoodworks what size casters did you use?
They were either 2" or 2.5". I can't remember
I have a tri-stand. Don't care for it. What I did was construct a work bench with flip- up sections for 4 machines and a mount on the end for a table saw. This allows for complete staging of work operation. T- tracks and dog holes strategically placed in the top allow for glue-up and assembly when the machines are all rotated in the down position. So work flow goes like this - bench acts like an out feed for the table saw and support for circular saw breakdown and router operation. Machines up allow for drill press, bandsaw, jigsaw, and most sanding operation. Machines down again again for glue-up and assembly.
Seems like a useful setup. Got a video on it?
@@JTWoodworks Currently I'm recuperating from a severe accident (involving a saw no less). I'll see what I can do after I get a handle on this ( surgery, therapy etc). Might even post about the accident as a warning to others about my stupidity. 35 years working with various woodworking machines and this is the first injury other than a thumb nick 25 years ago.
Ouch! Speedy recovery
nice idéa. But the power cord vs the threads...
What about it?
@@JTWoodworks Its illegal, and you can die. well... that about it :)
@@Samisven your solution?
@@myname4598 putt some rubber hose that fits tight inside the T-pipe thing, or something like that. or just fill it with hot glue/whatever you have, to prevent the cord from grinding against the sharp threads
@@Samisven i wondered about using a piece of threaded pvc the same size as the metal tee, but i think the hose would be the simpler solution. Who doesn't have an old water hose laying around?
Lets get 5 tools in that thing.
Haha definitely doable
Please will people learn how to set your saw blade height, just bc your own a $5000 saw stop doesn’t mean you can’t get hurt from it...
Hey, why not assume I know what I'm doing and ask me why I it was raised so high? Well, I'll tell you anyway. It has nothing to do with my $1,899 table saw. It's so that I can as straight as possible for the majority of the cut and have very little to cut by hand afterwards. Safety is always first in my shop. Don't be a jerk and assume I don't care about my safety
Thicknesser not a planer....
You mean the thing that's oftentimes called a thickness planer? Yea, we're both right
A Planer is a different tool....
You're leaving a lot of dots which aren't helping to prove your point. Would you care to explain the difference?
Normally I would have given this a thumbs up, but when you mentioned " foot print " I shut you off! Am sick and tired of hearing that phrase, period!
What's wrong with it?
Really nice Johnny! Definitely wish I'd watched this before building mine. The t-section in the pipe is super smart.
Thanks Michael! Gotta keep it all tidy
It’s a great idea. Power cables can be a nightmare.
One could also use a power strip with a built-in circuit breaker mounted to the 2x2.
As long as the switch is acceptable, it would a nice safety feature
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How to put in bolts from the bottoms safely, set it across saw horses.
Just Flip the sander over and measure the holes center to center. Use a straight edge and draw it out on the panel. ..or at least put a clamp on the back side if you're going to hang it half off the table lol.
Idea for a safer way to install the sander onto the top is to use a pair of sawhorses, or a couple 2x4s (or better yet, 2x6s or 2x8s, anything that gives you enough space) on top of your workbench for you to reach under and screw the sander to the top.
Great design and exactly what I'm looking for. I just upgraded my planer and need to build a new flip cart for it, and I'm also putting my jointer and sander on the other side!
Thoughtful and well-executed design. Love that the top only rotates half-way and then has a solid stop. The tee in the pipe for cord passage is really smart planning and the lack of repeated cord twisting will pay benefits long into the future. I think the footprint of the cart is a little big for the size of the work area in my shop; it seems easier for me to have small mobile carts just large enough to mount the tool, and move each small cart into the small workspace in my shop, but I love the idea behind your cart and will look for some way in which I might incorporate this design for use in my shop. Thanks!
Bolting the sander to the plywood would be easier if saw horses are used instead of the bench top.
in my opinion, side walls are too weak to support 3 heavy machines. and upper rolling plates need some additional supports. anyways clever and smart idea.
I've seen similar builds but I love the t-section of pipe for the power cord and the way the top and sides work together as a flip-stop. Nice job!
Thanks! I appreciate that 👍
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I've watched a lot of these types of videos and you're the first I've seen use the "t" for the power cord and the offset to so you can only flip the top one way and then the other, not continuously the same direction thus twisting the cord, so simple and yet so brilliant!!
Thanks Kelly! Glad you like it and got something out of it
I got your plans and I’m having issues with your 1” pipe and your black pipe fitting in the 1 1/2” whole as you has instructed in the video and in your instructions.
Thanks for buying the plans! You may need to use a thinner walled pipe or a larger diameter in order for them to fit
Suggestion: Use T Nuts inserted to backside of plywood and bolt tool down through the plywood to T Nutfor quick and easy removal of tool(s).
I've had t-nuts strip out pretty easily before. I wouldn't trust them to hold the 90lb planer upsidedown
You could have put the board on a pair of sawe horses and accessed from the bottom.
What type of pipe did you use for the maine body? I am assuming 3/4" black iron pipe from the local box store. What I can't figure out is the the type of pipe did you used for the bushing / bearing for the black pipe to spin in. Is it a tight fit? Great design btw
Yup that's exactly what I used. The bushing was from a pipe I had laying around. I'm not sure what it was from. Sorry I can't be much help with that one
There might be other configuration that justify the flip, but to me, the planer could have sit at the bottom and you can just send planks lower to the ground, why even flip up.
That absolutely would work but I prefer to work at a more comfortable height
As others have commented, routing the power is such a great idea and one that my electrician will appreciate! I also like how you reinforce the pipe hole to reduce wear on the wood - very well thought out! I've been planning my bench out and was just about to drown my paralysis by going SUPER basic, but I think your build is simple enough while including some industrious features. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it and got something out of it! Good luck with your bench build. I also have plans for this build if you're interested. They're linked in the description
Nice job. You should give credit to Fisher's shop though, because this was obviously inspired by his version by the looks of it. Nonetheless, you thought of everything and ended up with a very functional tool cart.
Thanks Bobby. I forgot to mention it while recording the voice over but I did put it in in the top of the description
so i was thinking if i use 2 pieces of 1.5in pipe, i could rout the shopvac through one side, and the power through the other. i also wanted to put outlets on each side, and was thinking of micro switches for the locking peg so power only goes to the top side, and only with the locking peg in place for safety.
Some good ideas. Go for it!!
Awesome job Jonny, I like your power routing. I don't know if other carts had that.
Cheers!
Thanks so much! It makes sense to keep it all tidy
Wow I totally love this idea.. “off to the shed!! Thanks”
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching
First thing, are you trying to remove your entire hand? Why is the blade so high? Not good. This is a good idea for the small shop.
The blade was high so it can remove more material in that corner so there's less to cut by hand. This was intentional and I felt totally safe
I would not trust that plywood with that 90lb planer. The whole cart seems flimsy made with plywood. Better would be pine at least or hard wood.
It's been working great for the past 6 months
Craftsman had the Rotary 3-in-1 Tool Bench Workstation about 30 years ago.
Oh cool! I didn't know that. I'll look into it
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Are plans available? I'm a newbie in woodworking. Plans and cut lists are always appreciated.
Here you go Bart
jtwood.works/collections/plans/products/3-tool-flip-cart-plans
Looks good. Just one thing though. You shouldn’t have the blade up so high when cutting. Should be just above the height of the wood you are cutting.
I thought the same thing at first until I realized he was cutting the notches and minimizing the angle of the cut. By raising the blade that high you can get a nearly 90 degree angle on the cut.
I would have put some lock-tite on the sander bolts so they don't vibrate loose
Good call. Though 9 months later they're still tight
Really well done, in a very simple approach. This is attainable for most of us who have solid but basic woodworking skills. Thank you.
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it
Great table
Only point I see is that because of the position of the electric socket you need to disassemble the table to remove one of the tools
True but it wouldn't be much work. You'll just need to remove the screws holding the panel the tool is attached too to get underneath. You'd need to that to remove the planer and sander anyway
One of the better and simpler designs. Like me, I see you don't have a dedicated building for your woodworking. It's great to have lots of space but on the other hand, after I got rid of a lot of clutter, I have the space to do my work and since it is part of my garage (detached), I don't have to make mortgage payments on it.
Nice job on the cart. Yours is the first Ive seen that has the tools sitting at the right height. Ive seen other that were very nice also but just too high. They had tools that once mounted it would be difficult to use because they were well above the waist. Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
That's something that was very important to me. It makes sense to have them at a decent working height even if that means you lose the space to put a drawer or other accessories
Do you have plans one can buy to build this. I have 2 of these three machines.
This design is based of of the one Fisher's Shop made. He has plans available on his website
Next time you need to mount something like the sander from the bottom use clamps on the board not just hanging over the edge, or a steel weight on the back edge of the board, much safer :) Great Job tho!!!!
Great job. Wish you had plans. Fish doesn’t used 3 n1
You can find plans for it here!
jtwood.works/collections/plans/products/3-tool-flip-cart-plans
That JT Woodworks Planer looks surprisingly similar to another popular planer I’ve seen. Something fishy’s going on over there at your place. Lol
Love a few of the features you incorporated here, great ideas. Will keep them in mind if I decide to go this route, thanks!
3” or 4” casters? Plans don’t say. I went to the link you provided in your plans and it takes me to the general caster site.
That's totally up to you. Either should work fine. I suggest the larger size if you want to raise the tools a bit higher or if you'll be rolling the cart on rough or uneven floors
@@JTWoodworks Thanks! The larger (4”) casters are really nice!
Very nice. Do you have cut sheets available, or plans?
Check out Fisher's Shop. I modeled this after the one he made
Hey nice work, especially with small space and no outfeed table for your table saw.
I wanted to leave a comment on your shop/ tent. You need to create an exterior tarp tent to protect your shop tent from radiant heat. You would be shading your existing tent. You would be similar to air-conditioned by comparison. With free air movement there would be nothing to trap heat like an attic.
Heat physically moves towards cold.....you have to finish insulating the entire walls and ceiling....also, take up your floor and at the very least and place 6 mil visqueen plastic on the ground. If you have the money, insulate the floor as well.....
All the best!
just jim
very very nice job! but I think maybe the CO2 cutting machine will good than that old wooden cut machine.
It might have been a bit more work or just a thicker board but for your plug in you could try one of these or maybe on another build. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074T57WS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What's the interior width of the cart, per your plans?
It measures at 31"
The table side battens drilled for the pivot tube will be strong with both facing boards in place. But with one board & tool attached, there is very little strength in the drilled battens.
I would have reinforced with another pair of battens screwed to the top side. They could come off later or be left permanently in place.
I probably would have just added a mounted plug in on each side to plug the tools into, still utilizing the through the pipe idea. Just take make servicing the tools easier in the future. Good build and I’m sure it’s been very handy.
Nice job young man looks good and just think of all the real estate your saving !!!
Locking casters would be better...
With this much weight, it takes a bit of effort to move the cart. I haven't had an issue with these over the last three years. So, no, they wouldn't be better
Great job. Love the power cord solution. Just an idea, when mounting the second tool and balancing it on your bench, I was thinking, putting the plywood top on two saw horses would give you the room to attach the bolts from underneath and would take the weight of your tool. Without having to balance it on the edge of your bench.
Looks amazing, I will be building one in the near future. I also have the same bench sander and if I come up with a different method when attaching it I will let you know.
Use a couple of cinder blocks or scrap 4x4s as a base. Put the plywood over the top of them and the sander over your pre-drilled holes, then use a ratchet or wrench to tighten the bolts.
Nice job and a very well produced video. Was the width of the stand determined by the space required for the jointer? I would like to make a narrower version of this cart as the Dewalt planer would be the widest tool mounted (Dewalt DW735 13 inch planer, Delta 12 inch disc sander and Rigid spindle/belt sander).
Thank you! The width was determined by the jointer. You can make it a bit narrower and still fit the planer
Do you have some plans for sale for this cart?
This design is based off of Fisher's shop's design and he sells plans. His video is linked in the description
Will you be publishing plans?
This is great. Do you have any information on how you mounted your router on your Sawstop CNS? I have the same saw and want to do something similar due to limited shop space but have been struggling to find anyone who has done that. Most have added it to the far right extension which sits in a poor space for me. Thanks!
I have a video and plans on that router table. I'll link them here
Video
ua-cam.com/video/Syxy19wdBBw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=JohnnyTromboukisWoodworks
Plans
jtwood.works/collections/plans/products/router-table-plans
I think I would have done the sander first since it would have made mounting easier
I like this build, and will probably make it this spring. However those 2x2 with the pipe through them seem way to have removed most of the wood as the penetrate. I think I'd go with hardwood scraps or 2x3.
A lot of the material is removed when drilling the hole for the pipe but the plywood on either face reinforces the 2x2
I love the idea of flip carts, but I am always puzzled why people do it with their planers. The planer can just be put upright on the bottom of a standard cart, with a shelf and other tools above. Unless your planar needs access from above, it seems like nothing is gained by flipping it. Now, other tools on the other hand make more sense. Tools that are more likely to need the vertical and/or side clearance(drill press, scroll saw, spindle sander, etc.)
Are you talking about having to bend down or squat to use the planer on a bottom shelf? If that's what you mean, putting it on the flip top just brings it up to a comfortable working height.
@Bradsworkbench and @The maintenance Man I thought this was a very cool space saver
Great build, good idea. I was wondering how you’ll do 3 tools. Nice touch adding your mistake.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Do you have plans for this available? I did nit see them on your website.
Check out Fisher's Shop plans. Very similar design.
I would have used the full 2x4 instead of ripping them for the top, like Jeff Fisher did. That would let you get your hand in a lot easier to plug things in. You had some nice improvements like the bushing for the pivot. I using Jeff's design because it is the one I saw first but I think I will be adding some of your ideas as well. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it and found it useful. The full 2x4 would be a nice touch but I never had to access that area after building it