I FINALLY got a full size dust collector (from Harbor Freight, it’s working great so far) but to fit it in my shop, I had to move a cabinet around and temporarily move my drill press. Once it was in place, I could fit the drill press back where it was, but I needed a fast, sturdy table to put it on. It’s really heavy, and narrow, so I needed a table to fit in a small space, but be strong enough to support the weight of the tool.
Truth be told, this is one of the simplest projects I’ve ever made for a video.. so much so that I’m not sure it really deserves a video, but hopefully it’ll be helpful to someone else who needs a simple, quick work table.
You really only need 6-7 2×4’s and some MDF (maybe a half sheet) to cover the shelves.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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- 8′ 2×4 (6 or 7)
- 3/4″ MDF sized to shelves and top
- Table Saw
- Miter Saw
- Drill/Driver