Tear Down table/Bench

Cutch · Feb 1, 2006

I came across this table

(from a previous post) and it is presently out of stock and no idea if they will ever stock it again.

Does anyone know of a supplier of something similar?

Roadster · Feb 1, 2006

Cutch said:
I came across this table

(from a previous post) and it is presently out of stock and no idea if they will ever stock it again.

Does anyone know of a supplier of something similar?

Handy Industries Deluxe Tear-Down Table

dink · Feb 1, 2006

I want a table that has a slight slant to it that sends any fluids to a small gutter area so your not working in a pile of fluids

kblazer87 · Feb 1, 2006

It looks like the table shown by roadster has a taper from 4 sides that goes to a drain hole
on the left side of the top. Right above the removable drain pan.

Roadster · Feb 1, 2006

kblazer87 said:
It looks like the table shown by roadster has a taper from 4 sides that goes to a drain hole
on the left side of the top. Right above the removable drain pan.

I'm not sure exactly where the drain hole is, but that's basically correct. The link I posted has further information...

Capture leaking fluids when working on engines, hydraulic systems and transmissions. It's a tool cart and tear down table in one package.

* Lock valuable tools in the heavy-duty 24" x 18" x 5 1/2" drawer.
* Adjustable working height of 37" to 41"
* Heavy duty 4" casters (2 rigid & 2 locking swivel).
* 14 gauge 48" x 28" table top with 3/4" rim that will contain all liquids.
* Fluids drain into removable 20" x 12" x 6" (polyethylene) container for easy clean up.
* Adjustable lower shelf
* Length 48" x Width 28" x Depth 3/4"
* Weight 180 lbs.

http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_view.asp?idProduct=58&D=0&S=

GearHead_1 · Feb 1, 2006

I think I started the reference post here a couple of weeks back. I've been a member of Sportsmans Guide for a few years now. They have some very good prices on items from time to time. I just got a great buy on bar stools, (oak and very well built). There great at keeping you informed of the progress of your order and very good with returns. Membership is about $30/year. They are alot like a Sam's Club or Costco however. If you see an item you like on their site, buy it. Chances are it won't be there in a few weeks and you never know if it's coming back. They do have a great price on remanufactred Gamo Air Rifles right now (about $80). I've ordered a couple of them and can't believe how nice of rifle it is for the money. I hope I haven't steered this one too far off topic.

Roadster · Feb 1, 2006

Here's one that looks similar to the one in Cutch's first post...

Torin Tear-Down Table with Drain — 1000-Lb. Capacity

Super heavy-duty table is ready for projects like engine rebuilding. Features a drain with pan to catch engine oil. 1000-lb. load capacity. Locking drawer for tool storage. Heavy-duty locking casters for easy mobility under full load. Heavy-gauge steel with powder-coat finish. 47 1/5in.W x 31 1/2in.D x 59 1/8in.H. Easy assembly. Shipped in 3 packages. 1-year limited warranty.

Mfg Warranty: 1 year

http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200322007.htm

krooser · Feb 1, 2006

my old friend Doug ran a trasmission shop for something like 150 years..he had a big, old oak bench that had a 12 to 15" hole bored in it...he's tear down transmissions by standing the trans upright...he's stuff the tailshaft in the hole..pull it apart and all the fluids would drain thru the whole into a five gallon pail...

Darren M. · Feb 2, 2006

That's a pretty typical ****** table though. I spent the summer of 19.... well let's just say an entire youthful summer was spent at a ****** shop doing all the grunt labor. The table w/ the "big'ol hole" is "the money maker" table. However, I have to admit I believe the drain of choice in my situation was a 5 gal bucket as well.

The tables pictured look pretty nice and it would be realitively simple to fab up a better drain hose to a 5 gal bucket or the like. Heck, honestly speaking, it wouldn't be too hard to make a table like that.....

BoostAddiction · Feb 2, 2006

For over $300 shipped, I think I'd just make one up at home.

Color is right, though...

-Will

Roadster · Feb 2, 2006

BoostAddiction said:
For over $300 shipped, I think I'd just make one up at home.

How much do you think the steel would cost?

krooser · Feb 2, 2006

I'd think you could buy the steel for $100 or so...use 3X3 angle for the legs and reinforcement....some 12 or 14 ga cold rolled for the table...have the steel supply house cut the table to size and maybe they'll even bend it for ya..or you could get a fab shop to bend it for you and cross-brake it to get the "low spot" for the drain...

BoostAddiction · Feb 2, 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by BoostAddiction
For over $300 shipped, I think I'd just make one up at home.

How much do you think the steel would cost?

A rule of thumb is that the materials in this kind of thing are about half of the price at rtail prices (how I have to buy steel, anyway).

My impulse was not so much to save money (you don't if you put much value on your time) but to be able to build it to match the rest of the shop, and to make it precisely the way you wanted it.

And if you are into powdercoating (and you know I am!), it will probably cost $300 all up when done!

But then it was done your way, you actually built it, and it is likely to be stronger (as least how I like to over-engineer stuff), and matches the rest of the shop perfectly.

Another paragon for this sort of thing is MXtras, who puts me to shame as a fabricator.

-Will

Darren M. · Feb 3, 2006

BoostAddiction said:
...Another paragon for this sort of thing is MXtras, who puts me to shame as a fabricator.

Correction. Who puts US ALL, to shame..

Aahz · Feb 4, 2006

Dealerships swear by Shure brand workbenches. They do cost more than Handy or Torin, but their quality is second to none. http://www.standardus.com/cgi-bin/standard/SH-030518.html is a relatively low cost (for Shure) trans bench. http://www.shureusa.com

Roadster · Feb 4, 2006

Aahz said:
Dealerships swear by Shure brand workbenches. They do cost more than Handy or Torin, but their quality is second to none. http://www.standardus.com/cgi-bin/standard/SH-030518.html is a relatively low cost (for Shure) trans bench. http://www.shureusa.com

Damn, those are nice. :thumbup:

I love this one (below). I wonder how much it costs?

Fluid Containment Bench with Stainelss Steel Top Upgrade-Model #811100

http://www.shureusa.com/products/in...uid/1/sub_category_uid/45/submit/detail/type/

evildky · Feb 5, 2006

a buddy of mine works at a brandnew dealership buiilding completely outfitted by sure, they seem to be built well enough but not up to the standards the tech's were used to, also it seems about 90% of the teardown tables are built by handy

Cutch · Feb 6, 2006

I've ordered the tear down bench from Northern Tool...it should be here next week sometime...I'll put it together and then give my thoughts on it.

Roadster · Feb 6, 2006

Cutch said:
I've ordered the tear down bench from Northern Tool...it should be here next week sometime...I'll put it together and then give my thoughts on it.

Cool!

Hope it works well for you. I'm interested in hearing your feedback.

comp · Feb 7, 2006

it give's me a idea for one of those heavy poly drain trays :thumbup:

trovato · Feb 7, 2006

What do you guys think of using the same table as a welding table and teardown table? I would remove any drained oil before welding and do a reasonable cleanup, but some oily film would surely remain. I guess if an oily surface got really hot from welding it would start to smoke a bit, but welding makes plenty of smoke anyway. Any thoughts?

sberry · Feb 7, 2006

You would be hard pressed to make that for 300 even if the materials were dam near free. I have made them on occasion though. specialty ones. I made this yellow one for a local garage, everything that is liquid drains or is dumped in it, the anti freeze is pulled off by layered valves, he drains off the oil and burns it and if it needs to be cleaned there is a 2 inch valve on the bottom, have the Bud that works oilfield, come by, hook on and its gone in 30 seconds. It holds about 300 gallons.

eschoendorff · Feb 7, 2006

sberry27 said:
You would be hard pressed to make that for 300 even if the materials were dam near free. I have made them on occasion though. specialty ones. I made this yellow one for a local garage, everything that is liquid drains or is dumped in it, the anti freeze is pulled off by layered valves, he drains off the oil and burns it and if it needs to be cleaned there is a 2 inch valve on the bottom, have the Bud that works oilfield, come by, hook on and its gone in 30 seconds. It holds about 300 gallons.

Dayum Strawberry... you da man! That table takes the cake. :beer:

Aahz · Feb 7, 2006

I'll get ya' a quote tomorrow....

Roadster said:
Damn, those are nice.

I love this one (below). I wonder how much it costs?

Fluid Containment Bench with Stainelss Steel Top Upgrade-Model #811100

http://www.shureusa.com/products/in...uid/1/sub_category_uid/45/submit/detail/type/

I've been up in the Dells since Saturday AM. I'll be happy to get you a quote when I get in the office tomorrow AM...

tomroblee · Feb 8, 2006

I'm impressed with the looks of the equipment at this Indianapolis, IN place. I haven't actually bought much, though.

https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=277

cudacharlie · Feb 14, 2006

I noticed that Shure makes tear-down benches and tables with fluid drain capabilities...

http://www.shureusa.com/

Probably not cheap, but probably lifetime-quality...

These guys seem to deal in them...

http://www.motorheadextraordinaire.com/976694.html

- charlie

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