Wed, Nov 28, 2007, 2:49pm snipped-for-privacy@teksavvy.com (Upscale) doth sayeth: Well, I'm happy to see that General Tools will soon be producing a line of lowered woodworking machinery suitable for individuals in wheelchairs, people who like to sit, or who happen to be of lowered stature. As far as I know, they're the only company in North America who will be mass producing woodworking machinery of this type. It's about time.
My joints give me seven kinds of Hell if I stand in one position for long. So my router table, planer, and scrollsaw, are at heights where I can sit using them; I do tend to use those for longer periods. I don't usually use the bandsaw for more than just a cut or three, so it's at standup height - for now. Same with the drill press. My bench saw is on a stand at standup height, but don't use that for extended periods. Same with the wood lathe - altho I've ben thinking about a tall stool for chair for that - but may just chop the stand shorter.
Any tool stands in my shop are made by me - from sheet plywood. They're strong, light, steady, and inexpensive. I can make them any height I want, and if the height is not right, I don't hesitate to make changes. The lathe stand is 3/4" plywood (I think), and doesn't vibrate, wobble, or move around. And cost probably around $10 to make..
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