Mobile work bench

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by neibick76, Nov 12, 2016.

  1. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    What are you all using I have 2 cheap ones from screw fix. I need something better with a top. has to fit in the van as well..
    Seen some Stanley fat max ones for £60. they look good
     
  2. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

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  3. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    Loving that how they can adapt to a table think this could be a winner.
    Wonder if there is a way of being able to fold the table to store easy. without making it weak..
     
  4. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    What's the difference between the 650 and 550 I can't see one ?
     
  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

  6. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    For that little extra might as well go the 700
     
  7. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    I've got a beer crate. Unfortunately, it's empty ;)
     
  8. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

  9. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    I have couple of pairs of these clamps & few holes in the ply bench top to accept them.

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    Hold-down capacity is about 3-1/2", less the worktop thickness, can also use them as stops.
    And same hole in worktop will also accept Irwin Quick Grip clamps.
     
    Last edited: Nov 12, 2016
  10. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    having set up such trestles and some ply id be inclined to put a table cloth on it
     
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  11. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Now that what you call an upper class builder ;)
     
  12. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    I have a couple of folding trestles (though a pair of 700's has been on my list for a good while now) and a 6' x 3' piece of Medite MDF perforated with holes for bench dogs (poor man's MFT).

    It's similar to this:

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    http://www.multifunctionslab.com

    Takes up very little space when stored upright. Though I am thinking I wouldn't mind building one of these:



    That way I can get most of the kit and a bench on site in one trip.
     
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  13. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    You training as a plasterer on the side? ;)
     
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  14. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    It is quite neat. The trolley could be a bit difficult to get in and out of a van and up and down stairs?

    You could build something like this to put the top on

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  15. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

  16. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    I like that system. Very neat. However I was more interested in being able to incorporate the systainers. Might just get a SYS-Roll.
     
  17. neibick76

    neibick76 Member

    Now that table is brilliant. Wonder the price of that
     
  18. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    Last edited: Nov 13, 2016
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  19. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    I have been surprised how cheap the sys roller is for a Festool branded product. The DeWalt equivalent is around £200
     
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  20. GoodwithWood

    GoodwithWood Active Member

    Blimey! Will have to blag one before they cotton on and put up their price. :D
     
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