The Equalizer | Safe Shop Platform for Different Heights

Описание: If you share a workshop with someone who’s a completely different height… you know the struggle.
Opa is 6'5".
Nana is 5'2".
Most of our shop carts — band saw, drill press, and other benchtop tools — are built for Opa’s height. That works great… unless you’re Nana.
So we built The Equalizer — a safe, stable shop platform with leveling casters that:
• Raises Nana to a comfortable working height
• Locks solid under load
• Stores neatly under our 4x8 workbench
• Rolls out only when needed
This video walks through the design decisions, the build process, and why this solution might help other beginner woodworkers sharing a shop.
Real builds. Real mistakes.
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🛠 Tools & Materials We Used
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MILWAUKEE | M18 FUEL | 6-1/2" | Plunge Track Saw (Bare Tool)
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WOODPECKERS | Paolini Pocket Rule | 6" | Stainless Steel Layout Rule
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PENTEL | PG1019EBP | 0.9 mm | GraphGear 1000 Drafting Pencil
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FESTOOL | ETS EC 150/5 | 6” | Brushless Sander
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RIDGID | R4331 | 13” | 3-Blade Planer
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JORGENSEN | 4" | 600 lb
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BESSEY | GSCC2.506 | 6" | 600 lb
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JESSEM | Clear-Cut STS | Stock Guides
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RYOBI | BS904G | 9” | Bandsaw
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FESTOOL | CT MIDI I | — | HEPA Dust Extractor
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NEIKO | 02638A | 5” | Automatic Center Punch
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PICA | 150/46 | Deep Hole Marker
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MICROJIG | FitFinder | 1/2” | Center Point Finder
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POWERTEC | 71014 | 24” x 48” | Non-Slip Workshop Mat
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FASTCAP | PSSR-16 | 16 ft | Pro Carpenter Reverse Tape Measure
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FESTOOL | Bluetooth Remote (CT Extractor)
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RUBBER-CAL | Diamond-Plate Roll | 3 mm x 4 ft x 2 ft | Rubber Flooring (Black)
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POWERTEC | 71011 | 14" | J-Roller (1-1/2" Dia x 3" Wide)
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GORILLA | Heavy Duty Spray | 14 oz | Clear Spray Adhesive
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FOEPOGE | Silicone Craft Mat | 36.2" x 24" | Heat-Resistant Nonstick Mat (Dark Blue)
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TITEBOND | III Ultimate (#1414) | 16 oz | Wood Glue
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IRWIN | 1966893 | 14-Pc | Marples Forstner Bit Set
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KAPRO | 314 | 36" | Set & Match Ruler System
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POWERTEC | 17300 | 2" | Leveling Casters (4-Pack)
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GLVANER | 1/4-20 x 3" | 10 Sets | Stainless Carriage Bolt Kit (304 SS)
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FMhotu | #8 x 1-1/4" | 250-Pc | Deck Screws (T20 Star, Black)
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ℹ️ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some Links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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🌐 Visit our website:
https://www.sawdustandsideeyes.com
We’re beginners building our shop one project at a time.
Thanks for watching.