Under Bench Storage For a Husky Adjustable Height Work Bench.
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- I used my Shopsmith tool to build a plywood storage cabinet for my work bench, which also stabilizes the otherwise wobbly adjustable height work surface.
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Isn’t it great when all your jigs and modifications on your equipment come together working on a project. The Husky table is perfect for a Shopsmith out feed accessory and combined with your large crosscut sled with the support extensions made short work breaking down those large panels and you didn’t have to struggle to control the sheets. Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, that panel sled has and outfeed makes getting accurate cuts on large sheets much easier.
I realize you are no longer posting here, but wanted to say how grateful I am for all the posts regarding the husky lift table conversions. I too, have one of the tables, but mine included two drawers. I would like to know how well the locking casters have held up, as I just built a cabinet under my unit. The vise looks like a solid play too!
I like it. I'm about to do something similar and came to the same conclusion that the key is to build a cabinet with it's own casters on top of which the adjustable table legs sit. Nicely done.
Thanks Greg. I had several attempts on this bench for settling g on this approach. So far it's been solid.
Just came here after the vise video. Huge improvement! Excellent stability for a bench on casters. Also your storage layout is really good.
Thanks Dave. I appreciate the compliments!
Smart upgrades, Tom, and the clamps are a brilliant addition!
Thanks, Scott.
Nice work on the stabilization. Hand-planing looks so much more stable/comfortable!
Thanks Patrick, it is far more comfortable.
Nicely done. I enjoyed watching.
Glad you enjoyed it, Pete!
I really like the clamp solution at 1:13, that is incredibly clever!
Thanks Wayne!
Nice build. I really like your ideas.
Thanks James!
Nice video! I like the upgrades to the bench. I’ve been tempted to buy one myself but didn’t think it would be sturdy enough without a ton of modifications but it looks like you found some simple and quick fixes. I already have a bench but im looking at getting two of these with a way to connect them both for large glue ups. Who can afford a hydraulic lift table or cart? 5k is way too much. I really like you set up for for pocket holes too. I have the K5 on an adjustable height rolling cart so its super handy ut I’m like you with how much I use it. Its super rare and usually just for shop projects. Keep up the good work!
Thanks you! Yes, this is the final stage of several attempts to modify the bench. The dual locking casters have been a big difference maker. The top is fairly stiff when all the way down, but develops a lot of play when all the way up.
Another great video. Thank you.
As for a oil finish, Antique Oil has been my choice for years. I think you'll like it too.
I'm certainly want to try it. Maybe I should start small. My main worry is the drying time between coats tying up the garage for a long time. I've been spoiled by Shellac by being able to do a seal coat, dye, and 3 top coats all in one day.
Nice work!
Thanks, Ray!
Good video Sir, as always 👍.You inspired me to do something similar using the Husky adjustable table. I replaced the top with one I made using Dave Stanton's ( Australian Woodworker) portable workbench plan as the top . I am hooked on using my tracksaw with TSO accessories on this bench.
Thanks you, keep me posted on how it turns out!
Tom, my workbench is a 7’ X 40” piece of bowling alley. It is 2 3/4” thick. With six 3 1/2” X 5 1/2” white oak uprights and a lower frame made of mixed hard wood 2” X 4” lumber… it weighs several hundred pounds.
There is no flex in the frame whatsoever. However, the casters are terrible. They are rubber so it never rolls when you want it to. But, about the time you lean into a project, the casters swivel or they decide to slip their locks. I’ve been looking for a good set of double locking phenolic casters that can handle the weight.. while rolling and locking reasonably well. Are you pleased with the all around performance of these?
For my benchtop, I chose pure Tung oil as a finish. Every time I spill glue, It wipes right off. (Or, easily scrapes off when dry.) If I happen to gouge, drill or sand into the top I can easily repair it and dab a little Tung Oil on the damage. About once a year, I fine sand it and put on another coat if oil. I’ve been pleased with the results and the easy maintenance for over 25 years. I’m not saying mine is better… just different.
I need to add storage under the bench and might steal a few ideas… with your permission?
Thanks Tom.
Dave, I am sure the person I stole my ideas from will not mind if you steal them from me! 😉😉😉
I am happy with the casters so far. Locking just two of these nail the bench to the floor. The bench rolls well too. I did not want to change the min/max range from the old system so I determined that 3 inch was the max I could go with and these are rated at 1500lbs. That is the strongest 3inch I could find. www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMTMHHT
I have seen your videos making use of Tung oil, very nice. I'm really in a bind with drying time and the many uses my garage serves. Oils are a hard sell for me. Previously it was coated with shellac and paste wax, and yes needed touch up once a year. This time, I topped it with wipe on poly because I had a rag already charged with product. We'll see how it turns out. From the factory it probably was lacquer.
How are you liking using the SS planer with the PowerPro headstock, Tom? Any noticeable difference in performance?
I did not notice any performance difference. But, then again I did not really push it. The maple was clean and straight grain, so again not much of a challenge. Also, I never really minded running the planner on the back side of the Mark V. But, I do like the convenience of the internal chart in the menu system and I feel it is easier and faster to start the machine. I don't miss turning the dial every time.
I like everything about your setup except the Irwin clamps in the upright position. It looks like a useful hack but I'd like to come up with a more robust solution before going with the husky bench. Do you think a thicker top would help? Or may some additional cross supports attached to the center support under the table?
Brent, I'm with you on the clamps. It was a last minute decision. I had planned on making a through slot in two long hardwood board that would be locked in place to the lower cabinet with star knobs. But then I looked at those two clamps that I never used and decided to try it out.
Well, it's working so. It's a few squeezes to lock in place and one action to release.
All the left-right play has been eliminated by the rigidity of the base cabinet. The real issue is front to back play which is allowed by the up/down mechanism. The bench is pretty solid when lowered. But up high, I really need those clamps.
@@woodshopnerdery so it sounds like there might not be anyway to completely prevent movement because of the lift mechanism. I was hoping to use it as an affordable base for hand tool work.
@@BrentDaughertyMe you nailed it, it will never make an awesome hand tool bench. I’m about a 60/30 power/hand hybrid guy, or at least that’s my target. If I didn’t need the adjustable height and I had a dedicated space I would choose a traditional bench, but trade offs are necessary.
Clever design. Looking to add a Husky to my shop. For reference, is your bench 46 or 52 inch?
Thanks Bill! My bench is 52 inches.
I use the 52 inch bench for my sewing machine, my machine has changed, there is an embroidery arm that is 28 inches deep. Would it be possible to change the top with a 60 by 30 top? I can really appreciate the idea of the storage added
I too have considered ways to replace the top with a larger surface. One challenge is that the bottom of the top has quite a few threaded inserts to accept screws that hold the legs and cross bar to the top. I think fabricating a new larger top with those inserts in the right spots would be a chore. Maybe the best method would be to cap the existing top with a piece of plywood.
@@woodshopnerdery Thanks, would I have the plywood glued down or screwd into the existing top. My sewing/embrodiery machine is large and heavy, I went with this table for the sewing only machine because 1) sewing cabinents are so expensive 2) it vibrated like crazy when I used an adjustable height Ikea table. This a good quality table for the large Janome machines. My thought is to see if I can come up with storage and a drop leaf on the back for quilting.
Please tell me you are going to post this on instagram as part of the CLAMP podcast #clampchallenge! Using clamps in this way is very interesting!
Thanks Grant, I'm not familiar with the clamp challenge, I will look into it.
Is that common for Shopsmith planners to have some suction issues like that or is it because of the hose type you have for you dust collection?
There were no suction issues. The dust collector and planer have excellent air flow. But planers and jointers with traditional knives create long stringy chips which can clog at the impeller intake screen.
I love it when a plan comes together! 🚬
You got that right, Hannibal.
Would you know the distance between the table legs narrowest spot on the 46" model. I have a premade shelving unit and need to know if 46 or 52" model is needed.
Chad, I have the 52" model. The narrowest distance between the legs is about 62 1/4 inches.
@@woodshopnerderythanks for the reply, its what distance? I think you have a typo ;)
@@eminence55 46.5 inches