Downdraft Sanding Table Plans

Next cut the 1 2 mdf into 6 wide sides and make the 2 long sides 24 and the 2 short sides 19.

Downdraft sanding table plans.

The box pictured above is made of raw mdf to save on cost but feel free to use whatever material fits your taste. Downdraft table plan instructions. The united states customary system of units uscs or usc more commonly referred to as the english or imperial system is the standard set of units for our plans. It uses mostly butt joints fastened with glue and either screws or nails.

The top of the downdraft sanding table is supported by a series of cleats around the top edge. Building the box is fairly simple. It uses inches and feet for measurement. Build notes with pictures make up the majority of the resources below.

This is the one you probably. Cut each lettered piece to size. The panel hole patterns are also engineered to allow for optimal suction while it s durable steel construction withstands sanding pressure. There were relatively few true plans available for downdraft tables.

This project can turn a dust filled shop into a pleasant work area. Cut the pegboard and downdraft table sides first cut the pegboard to 18 x 24. Then the other short side gets an 18 long 1 wide cleat and the long sides each get a 22 1 2 cleat 1 wide. The idea is to create a dedicated surface for sanding wooden parts and make good use of the space below.

Each 6 3 4 x 16 1 2 component includes non slip rubber grommets and removable stops to stabilize your work. Keep the dust down while sanding with a downdraft table. First i cut an 18 long 1 1 2 cleat from 3 4 material to go on the side opposite of the dust chute.