How to build a mobile flip top tool cart

[@karendavis6838]

180 degrees vs. 360 degrees. 180 definitely makes more sense to me. Great build!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Karen. 360 really is unnecessary.

[@jonny7491]

Reworking woodworking another great lesson in how to make things, in our throwaway society. As usual great to watch thank you.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Jonny, my scrapwood pile was getting out of hand :-)

[@josepherwin8709]

The cart is top-notch. The fact that you made it from scrap and offcuts is fantastic! I love a workshop challenge. My first shop project my dad had me do thirty-...wow...thirty-seven years ago was a tool chest. It was made entirely out of scraps and off cuts because dad said he wasn’t going to buy materials for me to waste unless I proved I could make use of the waste I created. I had that roll-around chest until it rolled out of a moving truck about ten years ago. Shattered under the weight of the tools it carried when it hit the ground. I think I’ll rebuild it. Cheers!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate and great story too

[@twotone3070]

:'(

[@aussiecro.]

I love the tomato sauce bottle for glue application....brilliant. Really well done and totally agree with James Lintell-Smith's assessment as well!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate. The sauce bottle is an aussie icon I reckon.

[@sridharrajagopal]

Nice build! Loved the idea for the electrical cable!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Sridhar

[@brianfirth9611]

Out of all the videos on you tube yours is the easiest to follow , will certainly be copying yours in my shop , thank you and look forward to watching more

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Awesome to hear that Brian. Thanks and all the best for your build

[@glencrandall7051]

All you tuber's should watch this video before ever publishing anything. As far as I am concerned you have done everything right. The camera work is excellent. No fast movements, no jitter , everything in focus and tight enough to see detail. Far enough back to see context. Audio is clear with no distracting music or background noise. Your commentary is spot on. Just enough chatter to tell what is going on and letting the video tell the rest. Your voice is clear and understandable to me. I have a lot of hearing loss so that is a real plus. Oh, BTW the cart isn't bad either. And you managed to keep things right side up so those of us in the US can see it without standing on our heads. LOL

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Glen, feedback like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@dasdasdatics420]

Advanced thinking is what it's all about. Brilliant idea . From the UK

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it 👍🏼

[@chriscoghlan692]

Love the use of the dead horse bottle for the glue!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, thanks Chris. I have used one for so long now. I see many other aussie makers using the ol' sauce bottle as well. i think i'll claim that trend.

[@IsaKocoglu]

This has to be the best flip top tool cart build I have seen thus far. I am planning on building one for my mitre saw and thicknesser. This means that I may need to make one side thicker (read, offset to make one side higher than the other side) so I can get a balanced outfeed for both tools when using in between the the benches on either side. Thank you very much.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Isa, good luck with yours mate.

[@andywest6250]

Great job, I enjoyed watching you build this cart. You have great skill in your workshop. Being frugal with what we have is always wise.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Andrew. Totally agree with you mate, reuse, recycle, repurpose.

[@loudam4211]

Good to see you back again

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Lou, good to be missed.

[@sumosprojects]

Mate I was gunna say Top shelf build but it would create confusion as to which item was on the top shelf lol, super job all round 👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. that would have been a classic dad joke.

[@jeffhesse8415]

No matter how you flip it, you always have a table "down under"😁. Nice job! Simple but very useful when you need to save space. And all out of left over materials!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha, very true mate. Thanks Jeff.

[@azul8811]

I see what you did there!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Great build from pure scrap !!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Yes, amazing what you can make from scrap and offcuts

[@waynetrojan]

Great job Ozzy, best iv’e seen.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you, glad you liked it 👍🏼

[@barryp4700]

Fantastic cart. Thank you for showing your mistakes, we all get to learn from them. I manage to make some wonderous blunders in my workshop!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sometimes, they're our best lessons mate. thanks Barry

[@petermarsh4993]

Thanks Victor, this is a nice simple built that results in something very useful - working machines on a reduced footprint. Also, the tools and consumables applicable to both come along on the cart for a ride. This has to save time in the long run. I have two bench grinders: One with coarse and a wide fine grain stones. The other has a brass wire wheel and a white stone for grinding drill bits and tooling. They both reside with their own stands and take up a lot of floor space collectively. I’ll maybe borrow your idea to turn that into a single footprint unit, complete with consumables etc. I would worry about wood though, maybe a steel frame and wooden in-fills would do the trick. Cheers.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sounds like you have the perfect situation for a flip top cart Peter. Metal and wood sounds great too. Do you watch Scott Turner @ Forme Industrious?

[@petermarsh4993]

Victor, Scott Turner certainly has a talent for combining multiple mediums into his final product. I do love the ability to sculpt iron {bend, cut, build, shape, compress, polish, rust, temper, harden, and anneal} whereas with wood we are limited. That’s why the combination is so good.

[@stevecollins9450]

Great build and video, Chris.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Steve. (Its Vic actually)

[@stevecollins9450]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks oooops :>)

[@francoisfouche2568]

Awesome Vic !!! Due to the same "space" problem I built a flip top as well, great space saver! I like the 180 flip with the built in cable management idea!!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Francois.

[@henryrossouw930]

Great build. Surely next on my list, just have to finish the double bed base so that I can go fishing this coming weekend. That drawer mistake looks familiar.Fixed mine the same as you and still going after three years.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Ha, good to hear that mate

[@garybuddell6103]

I like it. Nice camera work too! Subscribed

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Gary, welcome and much appreciated

[@disturbunce2335]

nice one mate. Just a small comment from my own experience and in no way a critiscism- I did the same thing (yours is much better though) - with the 240v running through the pipe. Over time the flex on the cord inside the pipe junction wore through and was not far from exposing the wires when I discovered the problem. A bit of extra protection on the cable has served me well for coming on 10 years now.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate. I agree with what you're saying and I thought about it. The truth is I knew i wouldn't be using the flip function on this cart very much at all. I have very few hand tools that need sharpening.

[@azza1793]

I really enjoy your videos and flip top carts are def the way to go with the amount of stationery tools workshops require these days 👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Azza

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Top stuff mate. Your cable management is perfect. Absolutely perfect! 👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, it does save having to coil up two leads.

[@gillessellier1451]

good to see you back, mate.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Gilles.

[@dalejones4186]

Great job. Loved the video. Hope you are feeling better. Thanks again.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Dale. All is god now.

[@johnswettenham4560]

Great job Vic. I have two mobile units that are going to get the flip top amendment Thankyou. Cheers mate

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries John, good luck with them. Thanks mate.

[@ShortCutLawn]

Superb!👌🏼 best version I’ve seen so far 👍🏼

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much

[@dengudomlige8644]

I just found your channel and 5 minutes into the video I subscribed, I really agree with Glen Crandall, absolutely excellent. When this video is finished I´ll check your other stuff and I´m sure I won´t be disappointed. Lots of good stuff coming from the other side of the globe. Cheers from Sweden!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much Den and welcome aboard!

[@FixitFingers]

Great build Vic... I might have to steal that design. Looking forward to the belt grinder build next!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate, just need to edit the video

[@stun9771]

Nice job, great to see some recycling of off-cuts into a neat flip-top trolley tool base...👍🏻

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Stuart

[@berniesr]

Very neat project , love the hidden cables cool.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Bernie.

[@grahamparsons6620]

Great job buddy, just what you need when space is tight and all out of off cuts/scrap, love it 👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Graham.

[@trevorhoward6114]

Nice build!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Trevor

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Bewdy mate. Love the sauce bottle glue dispenser!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Andrew. Cant beat the sauce bottle mate.

[@RobRobertson1000]

:) Loved the 'this is for you Louie.' :)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

It just had to be done Rob :-)

[@RepMgrLTU]

Great job! 😊

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Steve

[@cobberpete1]

Great Job Vic. How to make space..... BUT note to self, remember to remove the water reservoir before flipping LOL. ( Sorry couldn't resist ;) )

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thats ok Peter, I actually had the same thoughts. Thanks mate.

[@jdroan]

This is awesome mate. SO no dramas reconnecting the cables after cutting? Really love your videos. Thank you

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you very much. No, no dramas with the cables.

[@briansworkshop01]

Fantastic build thanks for. Sharing ps it looks great 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Brian.

[@OneManBandWoodworks]

The honourable mention on the action replay just made my day

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Glad to hear that mate. I got a chuckle from it when i added it in.

[@ferdinand2506]

tomato sauce for glue- classic mate Love it! great work, i'll copy it

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

They are the best and they're free once you've used up all the sauce.

[@renzoalaniz]

fantastic job, congratulations....!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Renzo.

[@paulchamberlaine6757]

Lovely job, well presented so that even the dumbest of newbies ( yours truly ) could follow easily. Thank you very much

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks for that feedback Paul.

[@markbryan9989]

Nice build Vic! Can you do a video on the technique of getting the chip in the whole? Ha Ha! Thanks!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Haha. Pure luck mate, and twice too.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nice build mate as always.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much mate.

[@DavesShed]

Great video mate. Your videos always give off an aura of calm. When other people would be swearing like a fish monger's wife, you calmly acknowledge your "oversight".

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Ha, thanks Dave. Woodworking is calming, its my zen

[@DavesShed]

@@DownUnderWoodWorksCome to think of it, this is absolutely true for myself also. A good few hours in the shop and I'm both calm and motivated.

[@bigg6070]

I need to do a wider version for my 6" jointer & belt/disc sander combo.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sounds good mate. Same concept, bigger dimensions

[@garrysmythe]

Nice build, nice video, thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

My pleasure Garry.

[@jasonturner1045]

Nice use of scrap wood. a shallow tray under the wet grinder will keep the cart and belt sander from getting ruined.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Jason. The wet grinder came with a tray, i just remove it when its flipped over.

[@torinhalsey6313]

Well done. Good video and good explanation.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Torin.

[@SMee67]

Brilliant build, mate. 👍 Absolute space saver, a must in every shop, eventually! 😂 Oh, and I'll have a banana ice cream thanks, Vic... 😋 🍦

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks very much Bill. That guy comes past every Sunday.

[@SMee67]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks Hahaha, same here mate. Middle of winter in Ballarat of all places and he still comes. You know why though, because these silly penguins (thanks Sumo for the penguin reference) here buy the bloody ice cream! 😂😂bwahahahahaha😂😂

[@allyblair]

fantastic build sir.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you.

[@jeremynorman942]

Nice one mate👍

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Jeremy

[@ecdra1477]

Top job.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marinusbeimers7293]

Nice job, especially the cost

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Absolutely, can't argue with that Marinus.

[@RenatoLoberto]

Great build! Can you share any details on the electric paint gun you were using? I don’t have air in my workshop and like the idea of the powered one you were using. Thanks in advance.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Yes, its a Wagner 550 Finesprayer. It's great.

[@RenatoLoberto]

DownUnderWoodWorks thanks for letting me know!

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

I have just built a cart like yours. Can you give me the web address of where you got the hold downs for the top. I would love to get some. They are exactly what I need to finish my cart.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey mate, I bought the latches from Bunnings. Not sure if you’re in Australia or not though. www.bunnings.com.au/goliath-90mm-zinc-plated-steel-over-centre-fastener-with-keeper_p4230032

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thanks will look for them. Appreciate your concern.

[@volodymyr3299]

Работа просто класная. Руки правильные.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Спасибо Volodymyr

[@114adg]

Thanks

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries Keith, enjoy

[@sumandl]

Turned out really good 🤟🏻

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks mate.

[@michaelszyjka565]

Nice build. Why is it timber and not wood?

[@DavesShed]

Timber has been cut up ready for construction or ready to be dressed. Wood could be anything - such as a log.

[@catey62]

Here in Australia we call it timber mostly, or wood too, either one is acceptable,but we definitely dont say it like the way the Americans call it lumber..lol.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Good question Michael. As woodworkers we work with wood but we go to the timber yard to get our materials.

[@samrodian919]

Very interesting mate, I like that idea. I don't use Instagram but have you done a video of the belt sander build? If so I would like to see that as I am considering making one as I have two spare single phase motors a half and a three quarter horse power that I could use for it. As I am fed up with stalling my little Aldi 6" / belt grinder combo

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Samrodian, the belt grinder video is now up on the channel.

[@samrodian919]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thanks mate! I look forward to watching it cheers!

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Excellent 🎯💯

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Quentin

[@ywjpheej1]

Great build! I've got a question that I hope is not a repeat. Where did you get that belt grinder? Did you make it? I'm new to your channel and not familiar with your content. I searched your channel for 'grinder' and 'sander' and came up empty so far. Thanks!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

No worries John. The belt grinder is homemade and out of wood. It will be my next build video.

[@ywjpheej1]

@@DownUnderWoodWorks thanks, I'll watch for it!

[@blacknorce]

I'm thinking of making a flip cart for my wet stone grinder too. How do you like the set up now that it's been a while? Also are there any issues with it leaking from the stone after sharpening. BTW great video

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hi Kevin, truth is I have only used the grinder once since building the cart but it works great though. The stone actually dries out fairly quickly so there's no leaking or dripping when its packed away

[@humbertoferreira2185]

Muito funcional parabéns!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you Humberto.

[@brucetolzman8035]

I don’t think I would of put a wet grinder on flip table where does the water go

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

The water is in a removable tray that gets emptied when you're done

[@pmanneke]

Great video as always! Since I do not use instagram, may I please ask you to upload the belt grinder video also to KZbin?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Of course Peter, it will be my next video.

[@maker-restorer]

Mate I think its problem solvered just another clean fix :-)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Rob.

[@clayswenson2068]

Do you offer a free plan?

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Sorry mate, i don't do plans. most builds are straight out of my head

[@ОлегСафонов-ч9ш]

(Отходы в доходы!) waste to income. looks great!

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thank you.

[@sharonreid5086]

3:27

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

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[@kennyatkins6448]

👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Thanks Kenny.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

My God what a complicated gizmo with way too much effort. This would never work for me as I am sure it would frustrate the hell out of me always having to flip it when you need both devices on a project. A for effort but a definite FAIL Down Under buddy.

[@DavesShed]

I guess the trick is to select two tools which you are unlikely to use at the same time.

[@catey62]

Not a fail at all really. he made something that he wanted for his particular needs that wont be what everyone else wants or needs, it's custom built to suit him.we can just apply the idea and adapt it to suit our particular wants and needs.

[@catey62]

@@DavesShed I agree, and its definitely not a fail either. he built it to suit his needs, not anyone else's so it would be perfect for him. I have a project in mind along similar lines for myself but it would work differently to his and so would suit my needs. it wouldnt be to everyone's liking but it doesnt have to be. build what you want to suit yourself.

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey Neil, thanks for your comment. As you know our workshops are very individual spaces, personalised for our particular needs, wants and styles. I know i won't be needing to use these tools at the same time.

[@DavesShed]

Of course there is always the option to have a 20m x 100m workshop. But this comes with it's own set of challenges.