PEAK PUTTERS

When you work in a barbarically small space like I do, keeping things somewhat tidy isn't really optional; it's a requirement. I seem to be able to make just about any space resemble a war zone within a matter of minutes, and when projects include cutting and grinding it gets even worse For years my chop saw lived on the corner of my fab table, spraying molten hot metal chips from corner to corner of my shop. Grinding produces an elevated level of disaster, leaving a fine layer of metal dust everywhere.

In an attempt to finally address the situation, while at the same time regain some real-estate on my fab table, I turnt my attention to my beloved shop cart. A quick measuring session confirmed rough dimensions, and the game was on:



First I cut a 2x6 to make a pair of legs on which I'd mount some large casters, and then I built a platform that would sink into the upper cart basket and provide a flat mounting surface:





Removing the original tiny casters:



Installing the new WABDR edition casters:



I added a small vice to the corner of the mounting surface:





And voila: a rough terrain capable chop saw cart:



Of course I immediately put it to work rebuilding a hitch shank for the Stabbin' Cabin, and I'm very happy to report the interior of my shop didn't suffer the consequences: