Let's see your mobile drill press & sander stands!

[chrisnazzy]

We just bought a new home and I had an epoxy floor done in the garage. The plan all along has been to move the messy work outdoors and I've set myself up with a heavy steel workbench outside behind my gates.

I've got an old benchtop Craftsman drill press and combo belt/disc sander that l'd like to set up on a mobile worksurface/cart that can be rolled outside as well and I'm looking for ideas on how to do this.When I bought the drill press and sander, each came mounted on a sheet metal tool stand which I've never really been that fond of. Sure casters could be added but they are kinda bulky and seem to waste alot of space. For the new multiuse work table I'd like to keep the footprint small (approx 3' x 2') but it will have to be sturdy and have a low center of gravity so it doesn't tip.

Husky has a nice looking option but @ $349 it's pretty pricey for what it is.Has anyone made a mobile work table or cart for a drill press or adapted another cart of some sort? I'd love to see whatchya got!

Chris

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[steaks&anvils]

There are good ideas sprinkled though this thread:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462590

 

[AngryBeaver]

Do you weld?

If so, build your own. 2x2 box tubing for the legs, 1/4" minimum on the top. receiver tubes on the corners for different attachments...and casters....


ORRRRRRRRR


Go to HF and get a 44" tool chest. some butcher block top from menards/HD/lowes and now you have a place to stash all your drill bits and sanding accessories.

 

[chrisnazzy]

There are good ideas sprinkled though this thread

Thank you. There were quite a few good ideas in that thread. Looking forward to seeing some more!

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[DennisVog]

Reviving and old thread. I have 12 inch Craftsman table top drill press. Also looking to mount it on a stand / cart.

There's a cheap Harbor Freight option, but it wastes the floor space underneath. No wheels, without a kit.


Would the top of a 26 inch roller cabinet support a drill press? It says it can "can hold 1000 Lb. of tools ", but that's all the capacity of all the drawers of the cabinet. Not sure about the top itself.


Or perhaps this less expensive service cart which says it can take 350 lbs.