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  1. #1
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    Default Recycling office desk pedestal

    Wanted to throw away an old office desk, but then decided to recycle (part of) it. One evening later I have a sturdy thicknesser stand. Just made a 70x35 pine frame around it, added some castors, and bolted the thicknesser to the frame. Feels very steady, and I can move the whole assembly around shop with one hand. And it has some drawers too Quick and practical.
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    Well thought out, with the external frame it should be easy to add some hinged infeed and out feed extensions if need be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by richmond68 View Post
    Well thought out, with the external frame it should be easy to add some hinged infeed and out feed extensions if need be.
    This will definitely be on the list when I start thicknessing longer/heavier boards. For now it works fine as is with a couple of support stands on either side.

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    Great work!!

    And welcome to the Recyclers' Union.

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    See you do not have to build something from scratch. Just modify something to your needs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    See you do not have to build something from scratch. Just modify something to your needs.
    yep, like the right balance of time spent and the useable result!

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    On my list to copy one day
    Regards
    John

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