Meatwad Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 I've got these 2 tools and I am thinking of stacking them into the same rolling cabinet/frame with the planer on top and air compressor on bottom. I definitely want my planer at arm level so that is the main reason for this, but having the air compressor in the same cabinet is just a bonus to save space. The best idea I could think of is just a simple frame of construction pine joined with dowels or screws which would make it about 21 inches wide by 22 inches deep. I thought for sure there would be some other opinions so I'm asking here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 You might consider using plywood on the side(s) that could be closed - will add stability. Be sure to bolt the compressor down so it does not walk on you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just looking at the tools, I would orient them 90* to each other, so the extended infeed & outfeed tables of the planer don't restrict your access to the compressor controls. And as Ronn says, closed sides offer increased strength, but just closing 2 of the sides will go a long way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 I've found a couple short (4-6") 45* braces on a classic 2x4 stand makes it rock solid without closing the sides. Wouldn't lose any usable height either for that little compressor. I have my planer on an old plywood flip-top (which no longer flips) and I added corner bracing to get it up to match its 2x4 cousin. BTW I have that same compressor and absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 9:51 PM, BonPacific said: I've found a couple short (4-6") 45* braces on a classic 2x4 stand makes it rock solid without closing the sides. Wouldn't lose any usable height either for that little compressor. I have my planer on an old plywood flip-top (which no longer flips) and I added corner bracing to get it up to match its 2x4 cousin. BTW I have that same compressor and absolutely love it. Can you take a pic of your 2x4 stand so I can see what you mean? I just got this air compressor, too and then I realized the power switch is on the side so I can't enclose it completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 You need reasonable air flow around the compressor to dissipate heat. So i wouldn't fully enclose it. I like the 90* orientation wtnhighlander suggested. It will also help to keep the air hose out of conflict with the planner. Consider, too, how you will access the drain valve. I set my pancake on a square of rubber mat and this dampened vibration a little, but mine sits on the concrete floor. Might not do much on a wooden base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BonPacific Posted January 18, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 6:01 AM, Meatwad said: Can you take a pic of your 2x4 stand so I can see what you mean? I just got this air compressor, too and then I realized the power switch is on the side so I can't enclose it completely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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