Popular Post Kimjon Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 There are a few things in life that are never big enough...ummm yeah, well that too... But other than wishing I was hung like Dirk Digler, a mobile workbench was pretty high up on the list. Something to store tools in, be able to roll around, and assemble stuff on top of. But at around $4000 to buy one, it only left two options for someone like me...make one, or go without. So I'm making one: Collection of 3 draw filing cabinets. I cut about 60mm off the total height of each one. It would have been way to high otherwise. Some were also 4 draws, this didn't matter as I just cut them down to match the size of the others. Next was to mig weld all 5 cabinets together. I stich welded them around the edges. Then made up an angle iron base that it will sit in. 8 caster wheels were added to support the weight. Yes this is epic over engineering...but they are cheap, so I don't see any negatives in this. And paint time... Mounted on roller chassis. It wheels beautifully! All the casters are the type with brakes, so it can also be locked if you don't want it to move. Draws painted And assembled....Boom!!!! Pretty happy with it for the money. Basic cost breakdown: Filing cabinets off Trademe total $70 Caters x8 total $106 Steel $50 Paint $77 Grand total $303 Not bad considering the cost of anything remotely similar is $3000 - $4000. My brother makes kitchens, so the top is on order from his scrap pile. So it will be a freebie for me. But it's still very usable as it for now:-) Kj 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That looks so professional! Where did ya get your peg board from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Bunnings. $70 from memory, comes in white only...red paint fixes white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Looks pro need red paint on your drillpress filing cabinets too drill mill and 2x drills ? Why the 2x drillpress ? Different setup or just cos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Transom said: Looks pro need red paint on your drillpress filing cabinets too drill mill and 2x drills ? Why the 2x drillpress ? Different setup or just cos? One to start smaller hole usually has a 4mm bit left in it, other does the bigger holes... just kidding :-). I first brought a little one as it was all i could afford at the time...bigger one came later. Weird, but both do get used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Ah that makes complete sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, Kimjon said: One to start smaller hole usually has a 4mm bit left in it, other does the bigger holes... just kidding :-). I first brought a little one as it was all i could afford at the time...bigger one came later. Weird, but both do get used. makes the same sense as 2 grinders, one for cutting, t'other for grinding. 'cos i get really fucked off swapping discs all day.............. when i play in my toybox !! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 grinders - 1 for flap disc I wish I had room for 3 drillpress anyway nice workshop show us more please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ball Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Nice. Maybe a removable kickboard for when ya cant be bothered (or just cant) move it and that bastard tool rolls underneath it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Awesome!!!! I love this sort of money saving. I always look at tool chests that cost anything over several hundred to thousands and wonder who would spend that sort of money on a bloody tool box on wheels. Rich folk I guess. Good job man. Looks so tidy! You blatantly need a bright red F40 to park in there for sweet photos. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 That is sweet., I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Get in line eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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