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I ended up using hex socket bolts and tee nuts.   See attached pictures, I did a test on a spare piece of BB plywood.

Bob

Thanks!

Bob

Ken,

Welcome to the forum, Hinden.

I like your stand. Baltic Birch plywood is great stuff and I especially like the Tormek rubber work mat.

The Tormek stone hooks work well with the Tormek chest. I don't think they would be an easy fit for your chest. I have several sets of heavy duty metal shelves. I fitted long hex bolts in some of the corner holes. I make a sandwich of two nuts, two fender washers, and a nylon spacer washer. The hex heads are ground round to fit the bore of the grinding wheels. With BBP, I would insert a tee nut from the inside and probably use a drop of liquid lock nut.

Thanks!   I would appreciate it if you could send me (or post) a picture of what you did to mount the grinding wheels.

Bob

I recently purchased a Tormek T8.    I decided to make a stand for it, see attached pictures.

I designed it around the size of the Tormek TS-740, so the Rubber Work Mat would fit on the top.    The overall dimensions are 28 5/8 high, 14 1/2 deep, and 22" wide, including ~3" casters.  The case is made from 3/4" baltic birch plywood.

Seems to work pretty well.    The only unfinished part is where to store the sharpening wheels.   I ordered some of the TS-740 mounts, I will see if I can adapt them to mount on the side of the cabinet, if not will return them.

I have a sketchup design that I would be happy to share.   Contact me directly if you are interested.