[Shop-talk] Portable work table requirements

[Ben Zwissler]

I've got one of the Wal-Mart roll-around tables with adjustable top and 
a cabinet in the bottom.  Its not super useful except as a place to set 
tools and smaller/lighter parts.  Too unsteady for a work surface.  I've 
also got a Harbor Freight roll around cart with an upper and lower 
shelf.  It's good for heavier parts, but a too low for a work surface.  
The thing I've found the most useful for a portable work surface is an 
old ironing board.  High, stable, reasonably sturdy and doesn't take 
much space when its not in use.  If my wife ever decides to iron 
something I'll probably have to buy her a new one though.....

Ben Zwissler
bjzwissler at gmail.com
Columbus, IN
1966 Triumph TR4A
1973 MG Midget
1980 Triumph TR8
2007 Mazda RX8
2002 Yamaha FZ1
2003 Honda ST1300


On 2/21/2010 4:39 PM, Al Fuller wrote:
> All:
>
> SO - as I'm getting cranked up to do some serious car work out in the
> garage, it occurs to me that I might want a different portable work table.
> Any suggestions for requirements?
>
> I'm currently using an old TV table.  It has casters, two shelf and the top
> - nothing special.  The size is around 18" x 24", and the height is probably
> 24" or so.
>
> I do have an old computer table that might get thrown out if it's not
> re-purposed.  It's got a bigger foot print, and has sliding drawers.  The
> slides aren't anything special, but I will/would go over to Home
> Depot/Lowes/Rocklers and get some drawer slides, which would make it
> sturdier, as well as having a stop, so the drawer doesn't come out in my
> hands.
>
> Current thinking:
> Size:  	Approx 18" x 30"
> Feet:  	Locking casters
> Power: 	Outlet mounted on work table for power tools (dremel, etc)
> Power: 	25' extension cord to reach wall  (cord reel?)
> Drawers:	2-3 sliding drawers.  ?More  ?Fewer ?anything special to
> have on hand?
>
> Other ideas?
>
> Al Fuller
> al at bighealey.org
> '62 BT-7
> '65 BJ-8
> '85 Rx-7
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