rrmccabe Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Just finished this project yesterday. About a week ago I ordered a new planer. Its actually my first. As with most of us, floor space is precious so I try to design things so they store efficiently. DISCLAIMER: I have a problem with easy setup and having stuff ready. I am embarrassed to say I will gnaw through a piece of wood using a pair of pliers before I will take the time to pull a miter saw off the shelf, setup a stand and get it plugged in. The main reason for my flip top design was to have the planer at a comfortable working height and then be able to flip it down and slide it under one of my work benches. I would have loved to add a second tool on the top but then it would not fit under my bench. It seemed like a waste to have the second surface with nothing on it so I decided to incorporate a section of old Festool MFT top into the flip side which will allow me to use my 20mm dogs and Festool clamps. I built it at the exact same height as my Festool MFT table so I can use it as a support extension if needed. Everything I built starts in CAD. I used to do everything in AutoCAD but switched to Sketchup a few years ago. So here is the stand with the rotating tables shown in both locations. Here it is with the planer in working position. And here it is flipped over with the Festool top up. And finally, the main design objective with it stored away. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks like a nice setup Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Lovin it !!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert.amantea Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Nicely done, sir! Flip top tables are a great space saver in the shop. Follow me on Instagram:"@amanteafinewoodworks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugnut1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Rich, how easy is that to flip over with the planer mounted on it? I know that planer is really heavy.Does the top rotate or do you need to physically take it out and flip it?When I move my planer around on its stand, it feels like it could tip over if I wasn't careful.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 That looks great, made great use of the space. @rrich1 is building(has built?) a flip top stand from Fix This Build That's plans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 That flip top stand looks great. I am really liking mine so far. @tugnut you don't take the planer off. It is easy to flip over. With only one tool it is top heavy so you have to steady it when you flip it. Mine is slightly off center due to me using too big of a bit the first time. It works thought to help clear the out fees table. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 That looks great, made great use of the space. @rrich1 is building(has built?) a flip top stand from Fix This Build That's plans Mines done and finished. Still looking to see what I can put on the other side. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrmccabe Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, tugnut1 said: Rich, how easy is that to flip over with the planer mounted on it? I know that planer is really heavy. Super Easy John. One handed. The handles on top of planer are in perfect spot and ideal for rotating it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 looks great dude, is that a down draft table on the other side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 minute ago, JimboS1ice said: looks great dude, is that a down draft table on the other side? Ah-hem: Quote It seemed like a waste to have the second surface with nothing on it so I decided to incorporate a section of old Festool MFT top into the flip side which will allow me to use my 20mm dogs and Festool clamps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiostatebuckeyefan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Looks great. Great use of space. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Looks great, but do you have to push it against a stationary bench to use it? I could imagine it trying to move around as your feeding a 10ft board through it. Very nice work, love the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrmccabe Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 It seems to hold great with 4 locking casters. I had a fall back plan to add jacking screws or something else to stabilize it but doesn't appear I am going to need to do anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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