Mount a drill press and bench grinder on a shop cart?

Pete. (l33t FS) said:

I mounted a universal bumper mount receiver hitch to the underside of a workbench and then bought a receiver mount tool mount to attach a grinder to.  It worked great, you could remove the grinder and stow it when not in use.

The only caveat is that receivers are a little sloppy.  So at the far end of the reciever, I tapped for a fine thread bolt (probably 10x1.0) and used the bolt to lock the thing firmly in place.  I had ideas to weld a rod to it to turn it into a fist sized wing nut but never bothered.

 

I got the idea from people mounting those receivers to the FLOOR and making pedestal mounts for things.

I made a stand with a receiver hitch on a swivel I use to hold metalshaping stakes. It hadn't occurred to me I could use it to hold other stuff like this too. 

Rodan said:

I did something similar when I built my fabrication bench, but used square tube sized to nest together, with nuts welded on for lock screws.  Set up every corner this way.  Works great for my bandsaw, tubing notcher, etc.

 

That's a good idea too, and I'm about to set up a new workbench. 

I don't have a picture, but I whipped up a 2' x 3' wooden cart.  It has my grinder, drill press, and metal band saw on it.  It's like a mini machine shop on wheels.  It's clutch when I'm cutting long metal at various angles because I can just set up a support table 10 feet away and angle the band saw instead of angling the steel.

In reply to Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) :

I'd be interested in hearing more about that setup, and a photo would be great if it's convenient to grab one. I could build something custom to fit into the available space, rather than being stuck with something less than ideal.