Homemade Rolling Table

[BrewVegas]

Here is my setup. At some point I'd like to add drawers, but it's getting pretty heavy. A drawer on the left would be nice to catch the scraps under the Lieberman and a drawer on the right for rolling tools. I'm no woodworker, so it was a minor feat to get this much done.

 

[Marc L]

Sweet! thanks.

 

[Marc L]

I've seen that auger before. you get instant points for badassivness.
... so many questions .. do you mind?

 

[BrewVegas]

Thanks! Here is a pic of the type of press I built into the table. I haven't seen that done before, but I'm sure I'm not the first to do it. I figure it could fit 4 or 5 molds. In the pic you can see a black under the press.

 

[BrewVegas]

I've got a piece of plexiglass I put on the table, but will replace with a sheet of stainless. Inlaid would be nice.

 

[Marc L]

That auger pretty much is the only thing out there to use. if your not comfortable me hacking @ you w/? that's ok.

 

[BrewVegas]

Fire away!

 

[Marc L]

thanks, I really do like it but, if you were to pack a couple of molds and, cracked down on them, wouldn't that top shelf rip out those 2 screws holding the shelf on. If the auger bit didn't pop out of the top shelf first?

it seems the auger nut should be under the top shelf and, the pressing section may be in need of additional support. Is anyone seeing this?

 

[BrewVegas]

I've only done 1 mold at a time. The weak points are on the side (circled in red). I didn't want screws showing, so it's screwed underneath. Whenever I crank down on the screw the top board flexes. A dove tail joint would be a good solution.

 

[nic]

Very nice!

 

[Marc L]

I see your fastener system which should be weaker then screwing straight down but, perhaps some straps of steal and bolts might could beef it up.
One mold, you may not have the need. you know?

These normally get mounted on the other side no?

 

[BrewVegas]

I put it on top because it was easier to get a screwdriver on it. Also, if it were mounted below then a hole the size of the housing would have to be drilled in so it could countersink.

 

[The Munt]

That's awesome mate.

 

[Marc L]

You would have wanted to mount it before installing the shelf. you know? and yes, the bolt housing would need a countersinking. without a large bit, you could knock out material with a smaller bit around the hole you have already. again, there might not be the need.

 

[TheFlask]

I'm with @Marc L that the auger nut needing to be on the bottom side of the stationary shelf. Also I would have cut the top shelf in half and make the vertical board go all the way to the top. Then use a Kregg jig to attach the shelf to the vertical board. It would give you a horizontal attachment which would be stronger when pressing things down on the cigar molds. Also the Kregg jig would hide all the fasteners. You can pick it up a Lowes.
Saying all that I do think it's a very nice work station.

 

[Gdaddy]

I really like this idea of the screw jack built into the desk.

To reduce the flexing of the top board you could add a strip of 3/4" plywood (or oak or poplar) on both the front and the back side as shown. Cut them as deep as possible maybe 1 1/2" to 2 ". It could be attached with screws (and glue) from either the bottom or the top. The front one could be slightly recessed to give a neat appearance. These would act as I-beams to stop the flexing.



Once this is installed run some simple glue blocks front to back using wood glue. Strong like a bull.

 

[BrewVegas]

That's a good idea to reinforce. Thanks for the drawing.

 

[BrewVegas]

For the few molds I use there really isn't a need to reinforce, but if I were to do it again I would probably change the design. Even when I crank down I don't see separation on the joints. But, I do hear the wood creeking.

 

[Marc L]

Yeah, that is so nice! And, you have a lieberman? That thing is so sweet. ..

 

[luckyace12]

This is a bad ass thread. I hope to build one of these someday