Introduction: Multi-Use Work Shop StorageTable
For those of you who work in small areas or a single car garage (you know who you are), this is for you. I guess like many, I have a tool fetish (you think so?)and I'm always looking for ways to maximize the work space I have. I stumbled on this idea from browsing the Internet plans for shop storage. It's actually a hybrid of several ideas. Like many of you, I have way too many clamps or maybe not enough, I'm not sure but I needed a way to store my bar clamps out of the way. After much cranial exercising, I drew up this idea so here it is.
It's a basic 2"x3" stud frame with interior storage for plastic tubs, surrounded by 1/4" pegboard to hang stuff. Every surface is used, especially the back for bar clamps (I kept falling over them leaned up against the wall! EVIL CLAMPS!)
Anyway here we go. I have the measured plans in PDF form here to download.
Step 1: Lockable Wheels
Make sure you add some lockable wheels.
Step 2: Those Nasty Bar Clamps
Here you go my prettys. Right where you belong. I cut large slots in sections of 2" pvc pipe to hold the bar clamps. Out of sight but there when you need them.
Step 3: Right Side
Here's the right side standing in front of the table. Lots of different types of clamps. I used peg board hooks but you can use what you like.
Step 4: Left Side
More clamps. We'll that's it. Tell me what you think at emailthetoolman@gmail.com
Step 5: PDF of Measured Drawing
In hopes that some of you guys would benefit from my work, here's a PDF file of the measured drawing I did in Visio (I love this app). The measurements are pretty close and it gave me an idea of the construction as I built it. Enjoy!
10 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
Nice! I think you need a few more clamps, though! :D
12 years ago on Introduction
One can never have too many clamps! It looks like you have gained control of yours. Useful 'ible'!
14 years ago on Step 5
Thanks for a great cart. I also love Visio. I wonder if you would be willing to post the Visio file. That would let others use the file and mod it for their purposes.
14 years ago on Step 2
Ingenious use of pvc pipe.
14 years ago on Introduction
This is great! I have a small basement, and I've been wondering what I can do about workspace and storage. This could very will do the trick!
14 years ago on Introduction
Great job! . . .And yes, indeed, "I know who I am." My last 'shop' was that portion of the garage which my girlfriend would let me use. I had a roughly similar set-up, only my bench didn't move and consisted mainly of slotted pieces of plywood fitted together, 'coke crate' style, to form 'legs.' I had four free corners in which I stored tool cabinets. (They rolled around, of course. :-) )
14 years ago on Introduction
great idea!
14 years ago on Introduction
This is very nice! Pity you didn't get it published before the two Craftsman contest deadlines; but great that you've put it up!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Teah, I was trying to make the deadline but missed it.
14 years ago on Introduction
Awesome ! You should put buggy wheels on that and ride it around :P