[Shop-talk] Portable work table requirements

[Pat Horne]

I have an old hospital bed table. It doesn't have drawers, and the 
support is on one of the narrow ends. Works great for holding tools and 
lighter parts.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Ben Zwissler, On 2/21/2010 5:58 PM:
> 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
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