Chillee B wrote:

Hi, I have recently acquired a number of woodworking/workshop tools. I
currently have a workbench. I do not have alot of extra space. So, I
would like to either build or purchase a table that will accomodate,
for example, the router table, compound mitre saw, bench grinder, etc.
The only catch is... I would like to be able to adjust any one tool
once it is on the table so that the router table or compound mitre saw
would be at the same height as the top of the workbench.

Simplest idea would be to make the table lower than the bench and then make
a spacer under each tool that lifts it up to the bench height. For example
say you make the bench 36" tall, then make a small table that is 18" tall.
Then measure the tool and maybe the miter saw is 6" tall, so you make a 12"
box to mount it on so when it sits on the table its at 18". You can put a
door or drawer on the front of the 12" box to make it storage for spare
blades and other stuff. Then say maybe the table saw is 14" tall it will
only need a 4" spacer under it.
I am assuming that I could mount each individual tool on wood, of a
predetermined size and somehow build a table that will accomodate each
tool at the appropriate height. But once it is built, I don't think
that I would easily be able to adapt the table to new tools that I
will purchase in the future.

Choose a size for the mount then check the manual or measure in the store
nay new tools to make sure they fit within that size. Then you may someday
have to prioritize your standard against the features of a new tool if it
happens to not fit.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

Thanks
I have a small garage as well and have been trying to stay with smaller
tools and keep them somewhat portable so I can sit them on the shelf. Did
similar with my router table, made it a box that sits on the bench when I'm
using it and sits on the shelf when I'm not,