Workstation
Role: Design + Build
Stage: Finished
Year: 2024
A flexible, mobile workstation comprised of two easily separated units. Each unit can be expanded by ~2 feet with flip-up/down worksurfaces. There are two sources of dust collection, sliding T-track stoppers (for accurate, repeatable cuts), and ample storage.
Building Process
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The base is lap-jointed 4×4’s are bolted together.
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The two separate mobile platforms create the footprint for two detachable units.
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There are two dust collection units. This is a mock-up for the shop vac / dust separator which hooks up to the back of the chopsaw.
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On the backside of the chopsaw area is a dust port that (via a 4” PVC pipe) connects to the dust collectors 4” hose.
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The dust collector hose can be easily attached/detached to the outside of the workstation.
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The workstation’s top is a ribbed structure for a strong, no sag surface.
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There are collapsible worksurfaces on each end of the workstation.
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A maple dowel rod was used to make the drawer/door pulls.
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Drawer/door pulls after carving notch with a router.
