A WASHING MACHINE WORKBENCH

As part of Mother's continuing effort to help her readers recycle junk items into money saving useful items, we offer this conversion project.

July/August 1981
 
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Issue # 70 - July/August 1981

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As part of MOTHER's continuing effort to help her readers recycle "junk" into moneysaving useful items, we offer you . . .

by E. Maurice Stack

Remember that old broken-down washer that you've been intending to take to the dump? Well, be glad you've procrastinated, because the appliance's sturdy frame can provide you with a fine tool stand for your workshop.

And, even if you don't have such an "heirloom" hanging around the house, you can usually pick up a worn-out machine for little or nothing (most folks will be glad to have you haul the old clothes-cleaners away).

Furthermore, the transformation from appliance to tool-operating table isn't difficult to accomplish. First remove the washer's inner mechanism, the top console, and the lid . . . then simply trim a piece of 3/4" plywood to fit the surface . . . and drill and bolt it on to suit your needs. (Before mounting your power tool, though, clean and lubricate the washer's self-leveling legs so they'll work smoothly.)

You'll find that this handy addition to your workshop is neat and lightweight enough to be moved easily, yet sturdy enough to handle even a heavy tool. Moreover, your "new" tool stand will—with the addition of a homemade wooden shelf or two—provide you with extra storage space . . . and that's a commodity that no handyperson can ever have too much of!

EDITOR'S NOTE: For more tips on how you can recycle a wornout washing machine, turn to the article on page 116.

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