Diy Benchtop Jointer Stand . Since my shop size and mobility requirements limited my choice to benchtop units, i knew i wanted to make a stand with folding extension wings to increase it’s utility. The idea is basically to flip the planer 180 degrees and use it as a jointer by adding a fence to it. Flip Top Tool Stand Flip top tool stand, Small woodworking projects from www.pinterest.fr 2 plywood pieces for two side of the jointer and the 3 rd one is for base part. If you decide to use this stand for a small bandsaw, i suggest building a box on top of the top, about 5 to 8 inches tall, open at the ends. For the frame of this project, we are using 2×4 lumber.