Mobile Benchtop Tool Cart

[tyyost]

I have a Dewalt 13“ Planer on a Dewalt folding work table and I’d like to get it on some kind of cart or cabinet where I can roll it out of the way when not in use. I am looking for ideas beyond the box on wheels approach, really trying to maximize my storage space, and even on a storage cart type system you lose a bit of space above the cart when against the wall.

 

[gleman]

How about something like this?

 

[Rc_Guy]

I used to have one of these on locking wheels, planer might be too big for it though.

 

[RMERR]

Perhaps you've considered it already but don't like it, but Dewalt does make a mobile stand for their planers. I have it, the footprint isn't much bigger than the planer itself. Both Lowes and HD have it for $157.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-Mobile-Base/1000370495?store=&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-vf-_-tol-_-ggl-_-PMAX_Dewalt-_-1000370495-_-online-_-0-_-0&&ds_a_cid=279391351&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrfzwv9jIigMV68zCBB3cFxNYEAQYAyABEgLnYvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Renegade1LI]

I built a mobile cart from two 4 drawer bottom cabinets on angle iron base with casters. On top I have the planner and mortiser seems like an efficient use of space. I like keeping the extra tooling close to each machine.

 

[tyyost]

Perhaps you've considered it already but don't like it, but Dewalt does make a mobile stand for their planers. I have it, the footprint isn't much bigger than the planer itself. Both Lowes and HD have it for $157.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-Mobile-Base/1000370495?store=&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-vf-_-tol-_-ggl-_-PMAX_Dewalt-_-1000370495-_-online-_-0-_-0&&ds_a_cid=279391351&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrfzwv9jIigMV68zCBB3cFxNYEAQYAyABEgLnYvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I did look at that, it seems like a good deal if storage isn’t a concern. If I roll this out of the way to a wall I end up with a bunch of dead space underneath and above. Thinking of building a flip top bench for it, saw some videos on YouTube and while it may cost the same it may get me back some storage. Unlike a router table, I’m not sure what purpose rolling drawers under the planer would serve for my storage needs…

 

[nicks78camaro]

You can usually find the Husky 46" work bench tool boxes on deep discount at Home Depot after Christmas. In store prices are usually less than the online advertised price so they can free up the floor space.

Husky Tool Storage 46 in. W x 18 in. D Mobile Workbench Cabinet in Gloss Black H46X18MWC9BLK - The Home Depot

Handle a wide range of heavy duty projects effortlessly with this 9-Drawer, Deep Tool Chest Mobile Workbench in Gloss Black with Hardwood Top from Husky.

www.homedepot.com

 

[CraigStu]

If you buy a box type you just need to figure out what else to store in it. My band/disc sander is on a small 4 drawer tool box. Top drawer has bands and discs in it. One of the middle drawers has a bolt cutter that is long enough it only fits diagonally. Bottom taller drawer has a bunch of hoses and the bottom half of a gallon jug full of hose clamps.