Shop Setup Products - Woodcraft Magazine

Shop Setup Products
Make your space work smarter, better with these 12 items.
By Jim Harrold
W
hile this issue offers lots to build in order
to create a great home workshop, keep in mind
that there’s plenty you can buy to further the
effort. Included in this variety pack of problem
solvers are wall boards, containers, and racks for
specialized storage, tables and stands, and items
aimed at improving the comfort level of your
favorite getaway. Note that items with an SKU
number can be purchased at Woodcraft stores,
at woodcraft.com, or by calling (800) 225-1153.
Durable Wall Storage
Triton Products’ Duraboard wall storage solution
does �limsy hardboard Pegboard one better with
its strong 1⁄4"-thick polypropylene panels that
can hold three times more weight. Waterproof
and impact-resistant, the 2 × 4' panels can be
sized at the tablesaw. To make outlet openings,
use a drill to bore blade-start holes and a jigsaw
to cut out the waste. Along with two panels, the
kit includes panel-hangng hardware, a 48-piece
assortment of hangers, and plastic bins.
Folding-Table Frame
This wall-mounted metal
stand by WoodRiver
comes in at workbench
height (around 34") and
includes adjustable feet
for an uneven shop �loor.
It’s ideal for providing
instant counterspace when
using benchtop power
tools or assembling small
projects. After the work’s
complete, simply fold the
table against the wall and
lock it in place. See the
Online Extra below for a
free 23 × 29" tabletop plan.
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Online Extra
To make the table designed specifically for the folding
table seen here, go to woodcraftmagazine.com and click
on the Online Extras button to download the free plan.
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#412029 $149.99
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Wall-Mounted
Lumber Rack
This rugged coated-steel system
of straps and brackets attaches
to the wall at stud locations
using 3" bolts and washers (not
included). The set comes with
(3) 24" straps, (3) 55" straps,
(3) 10" brackets, (3) 14"
brackets, and (6) 18" brackets.
Add to this the adjustment holes
on 11⁄2" centers along the strap
lengths and you have a versatile
lumber support rack capable of
holding hundreds of pounds.
#131189 $249.99
Ceramic Infrared Space Heater
Take the chill out of frosty
winter days in the shop with
this 1950W wall- or ceilingmounted Comfort IR space
heater by Ceramicx. Sporting
an almond steel housing, the
ceramic infrared element
can be hardwired to either
a 120V or 240V circuit. Or, if
you choose, you can attach an
appropriate plug (not included)
to the cord.When in use, the
Photos: Larry Hamel-Lambert
heater can warm up a 12 × 12'
area and costs approximately
19 to 20 cents per hour to
run, according to the maker.
Safe, quiet, and oderless, the
space heater mounts easily with
screws to either wall anchors or
studs. Locate it above an oftenused area, such as a workbench
for maximum effectiveness.
#417562 $249.99
LED Task Light
Whether reading �ine
measurements or performing a
detailed task, add concentrated
light where you need it with this
16"-long LED dual-power shop
light. Its focusing head provides
250 lumens while running off of
AAA batteries or a 110V outlet.
Hold it in place with either its
strong earth magnet or clamp.
#154491 $49.99
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A-Frame Clamp Rack
Tired of rummaging through the
shop looking for the right set of
clamps for an assembly job? That
won’t happen again with this
place-for-everything mobile rack
by HTC. Spring clamps, F-style
bar clamps, K-body parallel jaw
clamps, and pipe clamps can
all �ind a home here. The steel
crossbars located at intervals
along the A-frame angle-iron
rack allow you to organize
the clamps in your collection
based on their lengths. The
overall size measures 30"w ×
24"d × 53"h, making the rack
a good �it for even a small
shop. Its total weight capacity
tops off at 500 pounds.
Because of its four swiveling
casters, it's easy to roll the rack
away from the wall and park it
alongside your assembly table
or workbench for a glue-up.
After the glue-up dries, remove
the clamps, clean off the glue,
and return them to the rack.
To order the unit, go to htc.
productsinc,com, or call HTC
Products, Inc. at (800) 624-2027.
10-Drawer Tool Chest
As you grow your arsenal of
�ine hand tools, the need for
protecting them in a suitable
storage unit becomes more
pressing with each new
purchase. Of course, you
can build a handsome chest
like the one featured in the
Feb/March 2013 issue of
Woodcraft Magazine, but that
takes time. The alternative:
Buy a chest that serves the
need. This 10-drawer model
by Gerstner comes in red oak
and employs tongue-andgroove joinery throughout
for strength and durability.
Measuring 24"w × 10"d ×
16 1⁄4"h, the chest features a
front lid at the bottom that
pulls out and covers the
drawers when in its locked
position. Green felt lines
the upper case interior and
drawer bottoms, offering a
safe haven for prized items.
#147378 $329.99
Hardware Organizers
Few things are more frustrating (and time-eating)
for woodworkers than to look for the right screw,
nail, or nut while sorting through old coffee cans
and jars. Why not let these handy plastic organizers
by Akro-Mils come to your rescue? The larger
box features 44 drawers in two sizes (2" and 4"
wide); the smaller box, 16 (2" wide) drawers.
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#154637 (large box) $32.50
#154638 (small box) $12.99
At-the-Ready Router Table
When equipped with a router
that you supply, this Kreg
benchtop workhorse can be
pressed into service in the few
minutes it takes to install a bit
and adjust the fence. Standing
19" high, the table's splayed
28"w × 20"d steel base offers
plenty of stability. Rubber feet
grip the surface underneath to
prevent slippage when in use.
Other features include a �lat 1 ×
16 × 24" laminated MDF top with
a standard miter gauge slot, and
a 3-ring phenolic insert
plate. Resting on it is
an adjustable extruded
aluminum fence with
locking cam clamps,
adjustable sub-fences,
a 21⁄2" dust port, and
a bit guard. The TrueFlex featherboard is
an extra purchase.
#158284 $229.99
(table)
#148436 $19.19
(featherboard)
Retro Shop Stool
The next time you need to rest your dogs,
consider taking �ive on this cushioned
shop stool. A throwback chrome base
sets the style with rings that screw
to the �lared legs, providing a rigid
structure and a place to park your
feet. The stool measures 16"w × 29"h
and easily stores under a coundtertop.
It can support up to 350 pounds.
#154269 $69.99
Anti-Fatigue
Floor mat
Hard shop �loors make tired
feet cry for mercy. Give them
relief with one or more of these
2 × 5' anti-fatigue PVC mats.
#146033 $36.50
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Instant
Workbench
This portable QuickBench folds
up when you want to store it,
and sets up in a jiffy when you
need to work. Standing 32" high,
the benchtop surface measures
24 × 30" and comes with some
pretty neat features. They
include tool and hardware wells,
a two-crank vise, and a pair of
bench dogs and dog holes that
leg you clamp workpieces in
place for sanding or other tasks.
While it is not designed to
stand on, the QuickBench can
hold up to 300 pounds. Buy two
and use them as sawhorses. Or,
better still, by three or four and
hook them together to create a
large countertop for �inishing
or project assembly. Use the
three-outlet power strip to
plug in portable power tools.
#154760 $99.99
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