This, all in one workbench, worktable and toolbox is born out of necessity, to drive environment friendly to the local Repair Café. As repairer of small electro/electronic devices I went by car, because of the toolbox, workmate, etc. The idea came by combining bike and workshop. The all in one concept was growing gradualy. After the first sketches I couldn't wait to see this 'workshop' on the luggage carrier of my bike. The 5 minutes video gives an impression of 'the making off' this prototype. With this step by step guide I hope many of you will be inspired to make one for yourself.
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With most of the size's of the cabinet and also from the drawer and tilt tray, it is more easy to calculate the plywood boards. I was using one quarter 8x4 foot multiplex 1.5 cm - 0.6inch thick board. Also two 4x2 foot 0.5cm - 0.2inch triplex board. For the frame you need also two laths of 210cm - 82.6inch lenght. The workbench top is pinewood of 1.8cm - 0.7inch thick. The size is 40cm x 100cm or 15.7inch x 40inch. You have to cut this through the middle. The piano hinge comes on the 50 cm side. The new (open)size is 50cm x80cm.
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Thank You for showing the rest of us your ingenuity. I also like the Repairer Cafe idea, it's nice you contribute to your community and the environment.
Congratulations on your deserved prize win.
really a gret project which is tailor made to suit your needs.
In watching the video the little black & decker workmate was in every step. I'm wondering if you could add some of it's functionality into your top by adding some holes in your top so that you could use some of the clamp pieces? there are lots of accessories & bench dog's that are small & light weight and may be useful.
Another thought is to add some hooks so that you could remove the drawers and hang them off the end and then rig a hold open to lock the tilt out box's in the tilt position. this way you can keep your tools within easy reach without taking up precious surface space.
NICE JOB!!!!!!
Easy explanation, nice design, a practical item and very well visualized,.
Compliments.
Does that 10 kg include the stool and the legs? What about a load of tools inside?
Does it affect peddling at all?
For more storage space you could fit something similar on the front wheel?
And - I wonder if a bike repair setup would be especially suitable.
you could use something like pipe clamps as drawer pull handles. and if you also put one on the benchtop you could use the legs to prevent the drawers from vibrating open while biking :-)
keep up the good work :)pand
You don't have any problem with the drawers vibrating out during your ride? I might put a small latch on the side of the drawers to prevent that.
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seriously - great project, great instructable!