About 2 years ago, I found a collapsible medical IV stand at a Church garage sale for $2. Its got 8 wheels and an extensible pole. Today, I adapted it to serve as a rolling stand for a new Husky worklite that I bought. It works great!
I sometimes use the bottom rack from an old dishwasher as a drying rack when finishing doors or small shelves. And I use the old lexan bins from my failed refrigerator as sturdy storage bins around the shop.
Finally, I cut the cords off of old appliances and use them again, if I need such - especially long ones from vacuum cleaners.
For me, this isn't a matter of being frugal. It's more that I really hate to waste useful "stuff".
(You dont want to see my scrap bin or the many bottles/containers I've saved. )
I'd love to hear about ways that other people have turned "waste" into something useful for the shop.
Thanks!
Fred