How to Make an Easy Drill Charging Station

Power Tool Supplier DEKO-tape measure
Power Tool Supplier DEKO-circular saw
Power Tool Supplier DEKO-circular saw

Gather Materials and Cut Wood

To start this project, you'll need to gather your tools, including

Measuring tape

inside DEKO 168 pcs Toolbox

1

pc

Circular saw

DEKO DKCS1600

1

pc

Wood glue

no special requirements

1

bottle

Drill and drill bits

inside DKMD99

1

pc

Countersink set

inside DKMD99

1

pc

Orbit sander

DKSD125J1

1

pc

Assorted wood screws

according to the thickness of the board

1

box

Power strip

European plug applicable

1

pc

Quick action clamps

DKQBC06/12/18

4

pcs

Wood board

50cm x 50cm x 1.5cm

5

pcs

Next, use a circular saw to cut wood into the following sizes:

Board (A)

23.5 cm x 47 cm

2

pcs

Board (B)

25 cm x 31 cm

2

pcs

Board (C)

23.5cm x 10 cm

4

pcs

Board (D)

23.5 cm x 5.5 cm

4

pcs

Board (E)

23.5 cm x 2 cm

2

pcs

Board (F)

50 cm x 31cm

1

pc

The thickness of the boards should be greater than 1.5cm. Plywood is not recommended to be used in this project.

Power Tool Supplier DEKO-DIY Charging Station Plan
Power Tool Supplier DEKO-DIY Charging Station Plan

①Sand All Wood Boards

Use an orbit sander to sand all sides and edges of wood boards to make them smooth

Power Tool Supplier DEKO-Orbit Sander

②Drill Pocket Holes

Drill oblique pilot holes with countersinks to end of (A) and (B) boards.

Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Cordless Drill

③Attach Side Boards to The Back Board

Using wood screws, screw a (B) board to the (F) board (hole side faces inward). Repeat and attach (B) board to remaining (F) board to attach lower shelf to sides.

Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Cordless Drill

④Attach Lower Shelf

Using wood screws, screw a (A) board to the (F) board around 10cm from the bottom (hole side down).

⑤Attach "T" Supports

“T” supports hold drills and other equipment in place on the drill station.

  • Use wood glue to attach a (C) board to the lower shelf (A) board and use a quick action clamp to fix it. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. When the glue is in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue. 
  • Glue a (D) board to the (C) board and use a quick action clamp to fix it. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. When the glue is in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.
  • Repeat four times to make four “T” supports.

⑥Attach Bottom Feet Supports

Bottom feet supports stablize the drill station so that it stands without wobbling.

  • Glue a (E) board against the bottom edge of an (B) board so that it aligns flush to the outside edge of the (B) board. use a quick action clamp to fix it. Drill pilot holes with countersinks to mark screw placement. When the glue is in place and then secure with wood screws. Wipe away excess glue.
  • Repeat for the other side.
Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Cordless Drill
Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Quick Action Clamp
Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Quick Action Clamp & Cordless Drill

⑦Attach Higher Shelf

Using wood screws, screw another (A) board to the (F) board around 10cm from the lower shelf (hole side down).

⑧Sand the Surface Again

Use an orbit sander to sand the surface of the charging station to make it smooth

Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Cordless Drill
Power Tool Supplier DEKO- Sanding

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