[Mike]

I have to build a stand for a 12" planer. I have a nice design from Shopnotes which calls for the sides to be made out of 3/4" plywood. Will the Woodstaulk material work well in this application? I know I have seen it used for box sides and such, just concerned about the vibration from the motor having an ill effect on it.

 

[Mike]

CFM, The quick change adapter has a plate that uses any PC style bushings, just loads and unloads quicker. It also accepts the Bosch bushing plates.

 

[Mike]

Ed, they have it here in the Detroit area at HD. It runs $15 for a 3/4x4x8. Dont trust the stock clerks to know, read the side paint markings of what looks like particle board. They were clueless here too.
Shopnotes has a neat plan for the planer stand.

 

[Mike]

I was hoping by this time somebody would have responded who has used this product. I guess it comes down to try it and see. I will report my findings.

 

[Mike]

Thanks Rick, I will give it a try.

 

[Mike]

Julie, I have seen Rick use it for many projects. Woodstalk is made from recycled wheat straw. One of the nice things is the fact that it is very stable like particle board and formeldehyde free. You can veneer over it for furniture, apply Formica laminate for counter tops. I knew from watching the show that it was easy to machine. Rick mentioned that it is 20% lighter than MDF and does not swell when it gets wet. My question was how it stood up to vibration since I plan to use it for a planer stand. Since speaker cabinets have long been made out or high density particle board I guess my question was foolish. You have to love the fact that a 4 x8 sheet of 3/4" stock is only $15.

 

[Mike]

I looked at the Dow website and found this locater for people interested in trying Woodstalk.
http://www.dow.com/bioprod/buy.htm