Job Site Power Station

By Robert Robillard on Workshop tips

Making A Power Station Out Of Re-cycled Materials

The photo below is an electrical power strip box . It was taken out of a trash pile after it was removed from an office cubicle work station during a recent remodel.

I couldn’t help but think that these perfectly good units could be reused in my shop.  My shop was wired as a shop when built so it does not need updating of electrical outlets.

Job Site Power Station

Then the thought occurred to me to re-cycle this unit into a portable job site power station

On a job site, especially an indoor one, there are often many tools needed which means many power cords, outlet strips and extension cords making the floor a spaghetti like trip hazard.

Not having enough outlets mean having to un-plug one tool and plug in another all day long ~ which is a major pain.

Job Site Power Station

The power box is hinges and held closed with one screw. The inside shows all of the outlets wired together similar to a power strip.

Job Site Power Station

I used scrap 3/4″ plywood to make a frame and stand for the box.

Job Site Power Station

The plywood frame will allow the powered station to sit vertically and protect it.

Job Site Power Station

The small back panel was designed so a hand could grip and lift the power station easily.

Job Site Power Station

I had a three way 12 gauge extension cord that was in great shape but had a dead middle plug.

Job Site Power Station

I cut off the three way and used this as my 50′ power station extension cord. The cut end of the extension cord fed through the back of the power station.

Job Site Power Station

All connections were made with wire nuts and electrical tape.

Job Site Power Station

A larger bottom was applied to the box to keep it vertical and not easily tipped over.

Job Site Power Station

Ready for the job site.

Job Site Power Station

~ concord carpenter

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Robert Robillard

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Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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