"Roll It Up, Plug It In, Bang It Out" - The Portable Carpentry Workshop
Whenever I start a carpentry project at home, it often takes me half the day to set up saws and tables in the back yard, and then I’m constantly returning to my basement for a particular screw, router bit or pair of pliers. I could get a lot more done and spend less time setting up and cleaning up with this gem. If I can promise to give back half the basement to my wife seasonal wardrobe storage, I just might be able to convince her to invest in our future portable workstation.
Every time I check out the Rolling Trades Portable Carpentry Workshop, I’m so tempted to get rid of all the junk I‘ve cobbled together for my workspace.
It’s an opportunity to re-claim a room and break down the miter saw fence, the work/contractor saw table and all the old cheap cabinets I salvaged from the trash and screwed to the walls for storage.
Fed up with relying on the saws and work stations set up by his company at off site jobs, veteran NYC carpenter turned inventor, Fred Cona spent his off hours building the mother toolbox of all toolboxes. Last year, he won the top award at America’s largest inventor’s trade show, INPEX.
With stations for a miter saw, table saw and router table, the PCW offers enough adjustable features including outrigger rollers to rip a full sheet of plywood or cut long lengths of trim. Plus, the rolling workshop has enough lockable storage for most of your power tools, levels, squares, fasteners and assorted hand tools.
Perfect for the pro tradesman with a panel truck or trailer, the PCW is a veritable shop on every site, and it’s ideal for the home remodeler with limited garage work space. Check out the video sample Fred posted on his site and get inspired to better organize your projects.
Posted by Mark Powers | Categories: Workshop Accessories | Permalink
(12) Comments
LOOKS LIKE I CAN REALLY USE THIS. SET UP TIME MUST BE O MINUTES. GREAT INVENTION
One of the most amazing things I have ever seen. I've had the chance to see this thing in action and it's the "real deal".
i have had the change of working on projects personally utilizing the pcw an let me tell ya it's as easy as the slogan say's "roll it up , plug it in, bang it out."
The PCW has made my work much more efficient. Everything I need is right there. No more walking a 100 yards to make a cut. Any experienced carpenter will appreciate its well layed out design for function and storage. A must have for anyone who's serious about their work.
I've used this workstation many times in the past months and I have yet to find any flaws. After a quick tour of this machine by Fred, I was impressed with its practical design and the ease of working with it's many parts. Don't forget about the hidden router table, what a handy addition.
having the chance to work with the designer of the pcw, I can say firsthand that this is a product that is worth and earns its money right away.real designs,real workers,real solutions!
the PCW pays for itself in the amount of time saved with set up. Great product!!
After 35 years as a carpenter, someone really made a better multipurpose rolling tool. It's built to last, and issuper fast to set up. It holds it accuracy after many cuts and different people using it. You can figure out for yourself how much onsite time this can save
I've gotten a chance to use the PCW and i cannot speak highly enough of it. Easy set up, adapts quickly to what you need it for. Such a great idea.
This is a great product. I've had the chance to use it and watch others find new and useful ways to put it to the test. It hasn't missed a beat.
This is a great product and solution for so many applications. The PCW is an all in one miter saw stand, tables saw stand, router table, work bench and gang box. I've used it personally and once you roll up to your work area, it's ready to go! I've never seen another product handle ripping a 4x8 sheet of plywood until now. Rip on the table saw, cut on the miter saw, use the router table, prep and assemble on the work bench and all of your tools, equipment and hardware are all stored in the cabinets and drawers. What a tremendous time saver and space saver!!! Amazing job!
Knaack boxes are like portable closets, but limited in their use. This thing turns the job site into a shop immediately. Practical and easy to set up.