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Here’s some ideas. To keep the size of what you have to store to a minimum, Think about making your appliance so it clamps to an existing table or counter in your apartment.
One solution people use is the “milkman’s workbench:
There isn’t any reason an apron couldn’t be included that hang down from the table or counter.
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Or consider something like a Japanese planing board, which I have seen in many sizes and is shown in its most basic form here:
I’ve seen video of these used on tables, counters, with compact Japanese sawhorses, and on the floor. Silicone shelf liners prevent slipping.
Except for the case on the floor, a side Apron could also be added. Ive seen examples from the 1930’s for apartments.
Westerners seem to add all sorts of flip-up planing stops and dogs to these. The Japanese seem to keep them pretty simple.
Lastly, consider a low bench you can clamp stuff with by sitting on it like a Roman ( or Estonian) workbench.
It could function as a coffee table or seating when it not being used.
All of these could have side aprons added.
- This reply was modified 6 years, 5 months ago by Larry Geib.
- This reply was modified 6 years, 5 months ago by Larry Geib.