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[Garage Dog 65]

I made two of these for my band saw that I use to cut tube and flat steel stock. My saws working table height is 24 inches – and these reach over that a bit so I can level the material in the machine against the un-even concrete floor in my shop (drain slope). The adjustable rubber feet help level the cross bars – and also reduce noise. I did not paint the side of the adjuster that rides against the tightening knob. Before I painted the units – I polished the metal on that one side, taped it off with painting tape and then painted it. I then pulled the tape, let it dry and put several coats of paste wax on the exposed metal to stop the rust. I’ve had them for a couple years in the garage and they still look new.

Base Assy - Parts List

(2) Base legs @ 1 inch x 2.5 inches x 16 inches
(4) Base weld nuts @ 3/8 x 16
(4) Rubber feet @ 3/8 x 16 (Wholesale Tools)
(4) Base legs tube end closeouts @ 3/4 inch x 2.25 inches
(1) Base crossbar @ 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch x 16 inches
(1) Base upright @ 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch x 13 inches
(1) Base upright weld nut @ 3/8 x 16
(1) Base upright knob @ 3/8 x 16 (Wholesale Tools)

Roller Assy - Parts List

(1) Roller upright @ 1.25 inch x 1.25 inch x 13.5 inches
(1) Roller cross bar @ 1.25 inch x 1.25 inch x 12.5 inches
(1) Roller assy and mount bracket (Wholesale Tools)
(3) Roller upright and cross bar plastic end plugs @ 1.25 inch square (Central Steel & Supply)

You might be able to use these on a drill press too by adjusting the 2 upright dimensions to fit your table height. Good luck !

Jim


www.WTTool.com
www.Central-Steel.net

[redss86]

Erik,

Just noticed this thread. I am currently in the process of building my shed. I would love to one day have just some of the tools I see in your shop. Nice work on both the rotisserie, and English wheel. Did you design the rotisserie on your own, or did you buy the plans? That design looks very similar to a design I seen on ebay. The seller was selling some cad designs of a basically that very same rotisserie. How much did it cost for all the supplies, and how long did it take you to fab? Finally would you be willing to share your design?

Thanks,
Joe

[E.rodz]

yes i did design the english wheel my self.got the plans for the rotissorie from a friend that never built it but had to modify the the design alot.had most of the tubing and the casters just had to buy the jacks and the acme rod.i will have to look and see if i can put some drawings together later this winter just need time to finish my shop now.

[E.rodz]

come on guys lets see some of your things that you built to make your life beter in any way.tools,benches cabinets,shelves,fab.eqip.storage stuff. ps. thank you garage dog for sharing some plans for us.