Storage solution for the bench grinder...

[joff-turbo-nova]

Due to the layout of my garage I don't have an overly large workbench...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9663_zpsz2vy8tpy.jpg

With the vice and pillar drill taking up a fair bit of room I was struggling to find a place for the bench grinder , with only a small amount of space left...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9664_zps1n7irwna.jpg

Putting the grinder here would use up the useful space...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9665_zps5mtm8qql.jpg

And putting it here would mean that the sparks and debris would flick into your face and eyes , not good...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9666_zpsxtt09kun.jpg

I was considering getting a fancy mechanism they use in kitchens to move kenwood mixers up to worktop level...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova079/shelf%20fold2_zps8pkya7nb.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova079/shelf%20fold_zpsxez7kmjc.jpg

But at £130 for the hinge brackets , although a nice solution, it was a cost I could not justify.

So with a little more internet searching and a few head scratching moments I had a brainwave.....

First job was to clear off the bench the vice and pillar drill....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9670_zpsoodqdswm.jpg

And position the grinder where I wanted it -

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9671_zpshqgnvkt5.jpg

you will note that the bench top is made up of 3 wooden planks which was handy. Time to remove the middle one and put in some additional supports...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9672_zpszyiimbq1.jpg

And then chop the middle board into 3 parts..

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9673_zpsxigxoowa.jpg

Refix the two ends of the planks and ensure that the middle part can reverse...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9674_zps5burcft0.jpg

And then the magic happens - re-attach the vice and pillar drill and all seems to be as it was...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9675_zpsws5p1pmv.jpg

BUT NO .... flip over the middle board and hey presto, one bench grinder...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9676_zpszzwiphrd.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9677_zpscaaiq6vl.jpg

It sits in the unused space under the bench...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova081/IMG_9678_zpsgzu3hz1f.jpg

Quite pleased with how it's turned out !

Joff

[BRoadGhost]

And now arms are too outstretched

[Andy]

Imo they want to be on the edge of the bench so larger items can dangle at the face.
Would a pedestal not have been better?

[joff-turbo-nova]

Imo they want to be on the edge of the bench so larger items can dangle at the face.
Would a pedestal not have been better?

You're right it is a bit of a compromise , the outer plank has too much of a lip on the frame to make it work. I haven't really got floor space for a pedestal tbh.

If I need it at the edge for something long all I need to do it lift it up to the edge of the bench and g-clamp it , like so.....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/joff-turbo-nova/joff-turbo-nova083/IMG_9679_zpsfvr1iq01.jpg

Its better than being sat on a shelf not being in use at all !

Joff

[Andy]

Ah i see.your garage must be bursting at the seams like mine too lol
that way with the clamp is good.

[Iain]

Nice solution, I used to have my bench grinder tucked away and clamped the spark guard in my rotating vice when I wanted to use it. Kept it nice and firm.

I would agree for most cases you'll want it on the edge of the bench.

[Benn]

Nice way to do it. Mine is always in the way and to far over one side which means polishing somethings is tricky.

[BRoadGhost]

I bet the case of even the polisher is polished; I can't even mock gclamps as a tiny one is currently help cure a leak on my engine!

[Benn]

;)

[pottersrebel]

thats a brilliant solution and i have to admit ill be pinching your idea for mine its always in the way permanetly bolted to the bench. also notice the ikea style rail on the filing cabinet i have the same thing in my garage holding all my spare suspension struts

[staggy_gsi]

I would add some hinges and a little handle so you can just flip it over when needed.....then its at the edge but theres no need to clamp it down as the hinges will hold it.

[joff-turbo-nova]

also notice the ikea style rail on the filing cabinet i have the same thing in my garage holding all my spare suspension struts

Yes I have about 4 of those rails dotted around with the s hooks - very handy and rather cost effective!

Joff