Anyone Use This Work Table?

[komobu]

Hi;

I work as a tech in a small independent shop. It seems like I am always laying down sockets and screwdrivers on fender-wells, tops of batteries, Windshield Wiper Grills etc, etc. At over twenty dollars for most Snap On Sockets, it really ***** when you cant find one or you drop it under a plennum and it is almost impossible to retrieve.

I am thinking about purchasing one of these work tables. It rolls under the wheels so the table top is in the engine bay with you. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Summ...tZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item56384b0514

Now I will just have to make sure I use it. I shure hope it keeps me from loosing tools!

If you have one of these, how do you like it?

Thanks for any inut

 

[Earache]

I have one just like it - bought mine at Menard's for around $35. The $65 "Buy it Now" is way overpriced.

I use it to hold tools/ parts next to my bike lift when working on motorcycles.

It looks fairly cheaply built as it's made in China. But when assembled, it's fairly strong and rigid. Mine is about 3 years old and I've had no problems at all with it and use it almost daily.

Good deal for the amount I paid for it.

 

[jwx]

I see a lot of people who use work tables like that.

 

[Coach James]

I use a B&D Workmate when I'm out in the driveway working. Not as nice as a rolling cart, but unless it had 5" wheels, rolling carts wouldn't work on my driveway.

Coach

 

[Mike83]

I thought about getting one like that, but in reality an old bath towel spread out over the part of the engine I'm not working on does just as well for placing parts and tools and keeping them handy. The more you can fold up the towel the more support it offers so it can "bridge" areas with no support beneath it.

My fender cover also has an area to place tools but that fills up quick.

The warning about the towel method is make sure you don't keep it in there when you start the engine for some reason!

 

[JWink]

My dad picked one of those up from an auction and he didnt think he would use it so he gave it to me. I honestly never thought I would use it to much either but he was just going to sell it again.

I end up using that thing all the time.

But my shop is in a barn with a dirt floor so I dont do to much moving with it.

 

[ZRX61]

I'd need it to be height adjustable between 6 & 10ft..

 

[galwaytt]

hospital bed table/tray, anyone..........?? nice long cantilever, and height adjustable too.......

 

[Shadowdog500]

hospital bed table/tray, anyone..........?? nice long cantilever, and height adjustable too.......

I know someone who uses one of these and it seems like the perfect solution. The roller feet go under the front of the car and the tray is adjustable height and goes over the front part of the engine. There is also a drawer to boot. If I ever see a used one cheap, I will probably get it.

Chris

 

[nw2571]

I have one just like it - bought mine at Menard's for around $35.

I may have to head to Menards tomorrow. I've used one of these at a buddy's machine shop and it was amazingly strong. Probably good for tools/parts/whatever. Would be a good idea to put foam padding on the upright so you could pull it right up to the car with no fuss about scratching the paint. Bicycle padding would be perfect.

If anyone buys the Summit tray, let us know how you like it. I'd be interested to know if it's very sturdy when you put parts on the edge of it, for instance.

 

[nw2571]

Just thought of another question.... does anyone make one of these that is height adjustable from like 2-5 feet? This would be perfect for keep tools off the garage floor when working at a seated height. I get sick of putting down a piece of cardboard whenver I'm working on brakes/suspension.

 

[35mastr]

I normally just use my roll around cart with a folding side table.

 

[komobu]

I may have to head to Menards tomorrow. I've used one of these at a buddy's machine shop and it was amazingly strong. Probably good for tools/parts/whatever. Would be a good idea to put foam padding on the upright so you could pull it right up to the car with no fuss about scratching the paint. Bicycle padding would be perfect.

I had already thought of that! I will use either one of those swimming tube things to help you stay afloat, or pipe insulation from Lowes/Home Depot.

Just thought of another question.... does anyone make one of these that is height adjustable from like 2-5 feet? This would be perfect for keep tools off the garage floor when working at a seated height. I get sick of putting down a piece of cardboard whenver I'm working on brakes/suspension.

The table height adjusts from 31.75 inches high to 48 inches.

There is also a drawer to boot. If I ever see a used one cheap, I will probably get it.

For 89 dollars they have one with a small locker attached to it. It is here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Roll...tZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item5d276fe0ff Shipping is 40 dollars though, so total cost would be 129. I did not want the locker / drawer. They collect junk. I just want something that will roll into the engine bay that I can put tools on so I'm not setting sockets on batteries and fender wells.


I bought one yesterday. UPS says it will be delivered to me on Tuesday. 75 dollars may seem expensive, but at 20 dollars a socket, I figured it would probably pay for itself in less than a year.

When it comes in, I will post how sturdy it is and how I like it.

 

[crewchief888]

i use one of these in my place and have one at my work shop. i got both of mine at pep boys ( i think) they're both Torin brand, seems like they were $35-40. not the greatest quality, but fine for tossing tools and parts on

 

[copo69]

I'm kinda interested in this one from Sears. Anyone have one?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987767000P?keyword=mobile+tool+cart

 

[komobu]

I'm kinda interested in this one from Sears. Anyone have one?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987767000P?keyword=mobile+tool+cart

This one looks pretty sharp. I would have bought it if I hadn't already ordered the other one. On a positive note, My Macsimizer is black and so is my service cart. The work table I ordered is also black. So everything matches. Still, that craftsman table is awfully sharp looking.

 

[bchee]

I also think $65 is too steep for something like that. As mentioned above I've seen the Torin ones at Pep boys often for less than $45.

That table seems like something you could find at Harbor Freight for cheap, or if you have the time, buy some HF casters and make your own table.

 

[fordcragar]

I just use a wheeled cart that I bought at Boeing Surplus a few years ago. It's about 20"x30", tray on the bottom and top. Give me a place for most of the tools that I'll use. I'll grab a couple of socket trays and wrench organizers and place them in the tray and I'm ready to work. I also have a tray that is about 17"x4"x4" deep that I use for bolts that are removed.

 

[komobu]

I bought this Black Work Table by Summit Racing. With shipping, I paid 74.90 and I've had it since the 30th of Dec so it is kind of dirty. It serves the purpose OK. It is nice to put a few tools on it and wheel it to the car. The size of the table top is 39.5 x 21. So it does hold a lot of tools. The metal thickness is kind of thin and it is pretty cheaply made.

Today I got the Sears Craftsman Auto Service Tray in. (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987767000P?keyword=craftsman+auto+service) I am really impressed. It was 35 dollars more (110 with shipping), but is well worth the extra money. It is a much sturdier table. The handle for raising and lowering the top is much stronger and smoother. The wheels are larger, sturdier, and has locking castors for the rear. It is also designed to wrap the front tire of a car and hang into the hood area for putting parts and tools on instead of using the battery, fender wells and wiper cowling. I would highly recommend this Craftsman table to anyone.