Description
These instructions are a complete step by step guide that will show you how to build a jointer and planer mobile base with drawers for storage and integrated dust collection.
This project is designed to be an EASY build – no crazy joinery.
About the plans:
- Formatted for normal sized (8.5″ x 11″) printer paper, so you can print them at home.
- Includes Imperial (U.S.) version AND Metric version!
- Includes different versions for people of different heights.
- They also include:
- A complete shopping list for the materials you need.
- A complete list of parts you need to cut with all the dimensions necessary (with images).
- Step by step instructions that accompany and compliment the build video.
- Instructions on how to modify and/or adjust the unit to accommodate people of different heights. Out of the box, the plans will guide you to build a stand that is perfect for people from around 5’7″ to around 5’11 (170-180cm).
About this Mobile Stand:
- Standard Version Dimensions: 44″ long x 30″ deep x 27.5″ tall (sets the jointer & planer tables at a standard 30″ height).
- Tall Person Version Dimensions: 44″ long x 30″ deep x 33.5″ tall (sets the jointer & planer tables at a generous 36″ height).
- Standard Version Dimensions (metric): 111.8cm long x 76.2cm deep x 68.6cm tall (sets the jointer & planer tables at a standard 76.2cm height).
- Tall Person Dimensions (metric): 111.8cm long x 76.2cm deep x 85cm tall (sets the jointer & planer tables at a generous 91.4cm height).
- Accommodates most (if not all) benchtop jointers and benchtop planers.
- All versions (Standard, Tall, Imperial, and Metric) can be modified for people of different heights.
- Designed to use fully locking casters – locks roll & swivel.
- Designed to use high quality Baltic Birch plywood for durability and strength.
Tools required (or at least strongly suggested) to build this project:
- Table Saw
- Miter Saw (Not necessary if you have a table saw sled or another way to make good cross cuts)
- 23 Gauge Pin Nailer (Recommended, but not strictly necessary, you could use other fasteners)
- Drill
- 3″ Hole Saw Bit
- Jig Saw
- Sander/Sandpaper/File
- Handplane and chisel (Not strictly necessary, but nice to have around the shop)
Stuff I used on this project that you can buy from Amazon:
Disclaimer: These are affiliate links. If you use these links to buy items, I’ll get a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps me keep this website running, and is much appreciated!
- Dust Deputy
- Fully Locking Casters
- Drawer Handles
- Drawer Slides
- For links to tools I used, click here.
Because this is a digital product, no refunds are allowed.
Keith Moon (verified owner) –
I downloaded these plans. Really liked the design and the concept for grouping this equipment together as a mobile milling station. I finished the project over a weekend and am really happy with the results of the piece as well as the improvements it affords to my garage woodshop.
Tommy Rich –
Keith, thank you for that awesome review! I’m glad you’re enjoying the milling station!
Ray Smith (verified owner) –
I too have found this project easy to build and is a valuable addition to my workshop
Tommy Rich –
Ray, thank you for taking the time to write your review!
Ray Jolliff (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed how detailed the plans are. I like the idea of having both the planer and jointer together. It took about a few days to build but I was in no rush to build it. I did not even have a planer and a jointer. They were ordered and arrived a few days after I got the station done. I only had to modify the jointer part since the jointer that I was getting was an 8″ jointer. I just extended that part of the station and it worked fine. The plans are very easy to modify. Thanks a lot, Tommy and keep up the videos. They are great. 🙂
Tommy Rich –
Ray, thank you for the awesome review, and the kind words about my videos! Happy building!
Larry OConnor (verified owner) –
This is the perfect cart for what I need in my small shop. Have already cut all the parts for the main structure. Drawers will come later. Will start putting it together in about a week.
Lance (verified owner) –
I had a bench top jointer and a planer on a flip top stand.; the definition of uselessness. This easily built stand solved the problem. I didn’t put the vacuum feature in it, but rather connect both machines to my larger central dust collector . I was somewhat surprised at how ridged the stand is given the 1/2 ply.
Jimmy (verified owner) –
Tommy thanks for the plans i was looking for a cart to build but didnt know how to draw up the plans these plans where so easy to follow i had a fun time putting the project together. I used the the same wheels and draw slides from amazon. The electric diagram was easy to follow for the plugs.I like the plan for the cart so much i used your vise in i small portable work table. Ill keep looking for new ideas from you site. Thanks so much Jimmy from New Jersey
Tommy Rich –
Jimmy, thanks for taking the time to write a review – I’m very happy you enjoyed the plans & project!
john landry (verified owner) –
These were the only plans I found that really incorporated the planer/jointer to be the most functional for me. Great design and mobility since my shop is small. I just finished it and I’ve had compliments on it already. Thanks Tommy
Tommy Rich –
Thank you, John! I’m glad you’re happy with it!
Tony (verified owner) –
Easy step by step instructions. Turns out great. Watch the video for even more help.
Eric (verified owner) –
Great Project modified it a bit to suit my needs but it was easy since the plan were really well made.
Tommy Rich –
Eric, thanks for the review! I’m interested in the mods you made. If you like, send me an email with pics and I’ll post them in the gallery.
spencer dowdle (verified owner) –
Thanks for the idea and plans for the milling station. I don’t have a great deal of space to work in and this design worked perfectly for my tools. I made some modifications to your design as my joiner is a little wider and I needed a couple more inches on that side. The design made it super easy to modify to fit my need. I also moved the vacuum switch. Thanks again. Great stuff.
Trey Copeland (verified owner) –
This was a fun project and the portable compact milling station is exactly what I needed in my small workspace. The plans were clear and easy to follow and the station came together great. Thanks!
Tommy Rich –
Trey, thanks for the awesome review!
Nova Barrett (verified owner) –
This was my first real woodworking project. Instructions were easy to understand and it was a fun project to do. I also loved that there were different board size and height options. I have not added the dust collection yet but may do so at a later time. I would defiantly purchase plans from you again!
Tommy Rich –
Nova, thank you for taking the time to write a review – I’m glad you enjoyed the project!
Anthony –
This was my first piece of actual furniture (not workbenches/etc) and the instructions were pretty straightforward. I found the flexibility to be very helpful, as was watching the construction YouTube video. Any issues I chalked up to my inexperience and first attempt at such a build.
In terms of customization, I used a 2-gang box to fit both outlets in one place. Still need to get the connectors fabricated for the dust collection but overall it’s working excellently. I would also like to add a transparent “viewing” window on the bucket somehow since I managed to blow planer shavings all over my garage when I didn’t realize it was full.
Tommy Rich –
Anthony, thank you for the awesome review! I love the idea of the window so you can see when the bucket fills – let me know what you come up with!
Peter (verified owner) –
This was my first time building something for my garage workshop to mount my router table and planar. It was a blast building it and the plans made it really easy for me to follow.
Marty Lowry (verified owner) –
Really liked the design of this. The plans were very detailed and easy to follow. I ended up purchasing a separate dust collector so did not utilize the back of it for dust collection. Had I realized this from the beginning I would have made the drawers way deeper. 10″ drawers are pretty small, however I plan to put more drawers in the back for storage. The only thing I would do different is to use all 1/2″ material for the drawers. Love your material and videos on the website, thanks. Marty
Robert oliver (verified owner) –
I’m just putting the finishing touches on it as I write this. Since full sheets are so hard to work with, especially in a small shop, I used half sheets (4×4). Since I had never done something like this I did make a couple of mistakes, but they were easily remedied. The plans call for 2 pieces of “N” but the plans only utilize 1. So I’m not sure why, but with everything assembled (except drawer slides) the 2nd N piece is left over.
Otherwise this was a great learning project and I learned the basics about cabinet making. I mostly work with hardwood to make knife blocks and cutting boards and this plan was perfect in making space for my new bench top edger and planer.
Tommy Rich –
Robert, thanks for the awesome review, and for the feedback about the extra “N”. I just had a look at the plans, and you are correct – there is certainly an extraneous one. I’ll update the plans so others don’t have the same issue. Thanks again!
Don Ferry –
Tommy, I received your plans and they were crystal clear and easy to follow. I also kept referring to the video on YouTube as it clarified a few things for me. The combo was great in helping me build the milling station. I have been building this project when I have the time and hope to have it done this weekend. I had to fiddle with some of the drawers as I believe my saws were not set up so great and the cabinet was not perfectly squared up. This milling station looks great and will really help keeps things organized and dust free in my garage. Thanks.
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Don, thanks so much for this review! I’m glad you enjoyed the project!
Kuljit Bhatia (verified owner) –
These are great plans and design as it reduces footprint in my small shop. I am close to finish as I am adding drawer slides as I write this. Being a beginner I made a few mistakes that were easily corrected. Tommy was very helpful and responded quickly to my questions. I skipped the dust collection part as I have a separate setup. This was a great build for my new shop as I begin my journey towards being woodworking hobbyist. Thanks again Tommy!
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Kuljit, I’m glad to hear your happy with the station, and I appreciate you taking the time to write your review – thanks!
Jean Francois Bernier (verified owner) –
I love this new station. Plans are well done and easy to follow. I found watching the video also helped me a lot. I must say that I struggled quite a bit for the drawers for two reasons: 1) I used 12 inches slides… use the 10 inches!!! 2) warped plywood… and it was not Baltic Birch, was “nice on one side” plywood. And do not forget the golden rule : measure twice, cut once…
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Jean Francois, thank you so much sharing about your build and for taking the time to write this review! Measure twice, cut once – indeed the golden rule 😂
Jack Paprocki (verified owner) –
I had been looking for something for my jointer and planer then came across this. It seemed perfect for my small shop. It was easy to build with step by step instructions and a detailed diagrams. I built mine in a weekend. I didn’t utilize the electrical outlets and switch, but did everything else.
Thanks Tommy!
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Jack, thank you so much for the awesome review!
Kevan Burt (verified owner) –
I have finished. First time using plans. Very good directions. Easy to follow. I want to add a pic?
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Thank you, Kevan! Feel free to email me the pic, and I’ll add it to the gallery!
Chuck (verified owner) –
I love the plans and details included but modified then to increase drawer depth and due to the deeper drawers went to miter lock rather than but joints. I also rabited in the drawer bottoms for additional strength. Having a separate dust collection system, I used the areabehind the drawers to house a pancake compressor and reeled air hose. Needless to say, some of the drawers fold the air hose attachments.
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Chuck, thanks for the awesome review – your build sounds great!
Scott Alexander –
Excellent plans and a great addition to my work shop, (really my garage). The tool storage space was a big big plus and has helped with organization. The one thought is to be sure and size your vacuum to fit the compartment space. I chose to enlarge the space as I wanted a bigger and more powerful one. It was relatively easy to make this modification once I found the vacuum I wanted to use.
Robert Crissinger (verified owner) –
Thanks for putting this together. I have a Wahuda 10″ jointer so I added 4″ to all the horizontal parts of that side of the build. So far, so good!
Michael Venable (verified owner) –
What can I say. I’m a woodworking newcomer and didn’t want to go through the “learning curve”. Time and cost. This was the perfect project. Plans were awesome. Very detailed and simple. Even for a novice like me. Thanks Tommy !!!!
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Mike, thanks for the awesome review! I’m glad you enjoyed the project!
Richard Carlson (verified owner) –
I had already ordered a planner and jointer before I found your plans. It took about a week to build, but I was really taking my time. This is the first time I had plans that called for all 1/2 plywood. I was a little leery about that, but was surprised at how sturdy it was.
My jointer is an 8”. I really didn’t think about that when I was building the cart, otherwise I would have made that section a little larger. I ended up moving the jointer forward. It now overhangs the front to make room for the DustDeputy.
I also used a special switch that when I turn my jointer on it waits a second and then turns on my shop vac. When I turn the jointer off the vac stays on for 7 more seconds to make sure all the chips are cleaned up.
I was very impressed with the detail of your plans. The fact that they come in both Imperial and Metric and for 4X8 sheets and 5X5 sheets AND normal size person or tall person, means you’ve tried to think of everything. Good job!
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Richard, thanks for the great review! I’m glad you enjoyed the plans and project!
Shawn Ott (verified owner) –
Great plans….came together nicely. Biggest modification for me was going without a cyclonic dust separator but with the snap on “dust stopper” baffle. (Buy from the website direct and pay half the HD price). I have an 8 inch jointer and didn’t have space for extra vacuum hoses. I’ll submit a pic later. Love the space and great working heights!! Thanks so much!
John (verified owner) –
I found the plans very easy to follow and construct. My daughter, who is a much more experience woodworker than myself, was very impressed with the finished project.
Jerry F Thomas (verified owner) –
Great plans. Easy to understand. I don’t have station completed yet but it coming along fine. I should have completed in 2 or 3 more days. Working on the drawers right now. Going to be a nice sturdy planer/jointer station.
Camille Wing (verified owner) –
Very good detailed plans. I would consider building it with 3/4 and 1/2 plywood. Had a bit of a problem pinning the 1/4 plywood in the drawers.
Bradley Uffner (verified owner) –
Great plans! I didn’t actually need the integrated dust collection, so I moved the spine to the center to make the drawers longer and added shelves with doors to the back for extra storage. This project was also my first foray into pneumatic tools, and I’m loving the pin nailer; I don’t know how I got by without it before!
Thank you for the detailed and easy-to-follow plans!
Blake Newport (verified owner) –
I really appreciated the fact that after my download link had expired OneMinuteWorkbench sent me a new link so that I could keep a copy. Looking forward to making this project this weekend as my baltic birch finally came in!
Tommy Rich (verified owner) –
Blake, no problem! Good luck with the build!
James Kirkpatrick (verified owner) –
Bought the plans, completed the stand for my Jet 6” benchtop jointer and DeWalt DW-735 planer. Added black microdot Formica to tops and drawer faces, easier than I thought and really dresses up the stand, plus the slick surface is great for dust cleanup. Half inch plywood construction is stronger than I expected, but still added two 1” tall ribs on the planer side, made from 3/4” plywood. Drawers at 10” are a bit small. If I could do it over again I’d move the interior wall (that separates the front from the rear) back another 2” to accommodate 12” drawers. There’s a lot of empty space on the rear, it’s an easy change. Discovered that 10” drawer slides are very limited, e.g., no soft-close, or soft-close with less than full extension. At 12” the slide options explode. Lastly, for $10 at big box stores you can buy a Defiant AC adapter with a small wireless on/off button fob. So much easier than routing a switch plus switched receptacle. Lastly lastly, I used a 2-gang junction box instead of two one-gang. Cleaner, and less wiring because everything is in the box. Next up is to solve the Dust Deputy non-standard connections. I don’t have a 3-d printer so the video’s solution didn’t apply, unless I can buy those adapters somewhere. (?) Fun project, learned a lot!
Bob Sanderson (verified owner) –
Very good plans and a breeze in conjunction with the video. I had forgot about adding a couple inches on the jointer side for an 8” jointer. Didn’t get through my thick skull until I set it on the cart to locate cutouts that the light bulb came on! I asked for clarification and had the answer the following day.
Dana J. Hall (verified owner) –
I finished building the planer/jointer cabinet and it went together very well. The plans were great and easy to follow. Very detailed and the measurements were spot on. I have a small one bay garage shop and this solved a space problem but mostly a time consuming setup problem of when I wanted to use my planer. The dust collection and combination stand was just what I was looking for. I did make a few modifications to suit my equipment. And whenever I needed clarification I referred to the excellent video. Thanks Tommy and keep up the good work!
Alex (verified owner) –
I bought the plans and built the cabinet no problem. The instructions were detailed and easy to understand. I was able to deviate in regards to the cut list a little by utilizing left over plywood from the previous piece of ply, leaving me with larger pieces of left over ply for future projects. Ultimately, I was able to use a more efficient way of cutting the material than what the plans showed. With that said, the way the plans are written is fine and it was just me being frugal.