Craftsman vs Gladiator

[Koppster]

Hello All:

I purchased a Craftsman 8 foot workbench and I really like it; however, as most of you know it is 42" high. That's a problem because the only place in my garage I can put it is the raised lip on the back wall. Bench is way too high.

I know I can build a step up deck to compensate but I wonder if I would not be happier long term taking the set back and exchanging for Gladiator's 8 foot w/ adjustable height? *If I go this route, I will use Craftsman roll away 4/5 drawer cabinets under the bench.

Thoughts?

Thanks
Rick

 

[Cruzomatic]

Hey Rick, I can't speak for the Craftsman, but can for the Gladiator. I just built my Gladiator 6 foot adjustable height Maple top and it's very nice. I have it standing over my HF 44" box (with sidebox) and like it a whole bunch. The quality is there, it's heavy, comes with good hardware and has a nice backplate for support and adds to the strength to the unit. Thing is Gladiator is very expensive, I got mine on sale from Sears so if you go that route, keep and eye open for when the 8 footer goes on sale. I'd recommend it.

 

[eddie98]

I'm going with Gladiator as well. Already have 2 30" cabinets. They go on sale regular so I'm planning on doing all Gladiator garage.

 

[Cruzomatic]

Yea, I have 4 of the 30x30 wall cabinets, 2 of the full size stand up cabinets and now have the 6' adjustable maple top workbench.

A lot here don't like the diamond plate, I don't mind it all, to each his own I guess. Buy it when it goes on sale.

 

[jjohnson70]

Rick - they are both great benches. I considered both, went with the 6' Gladiator adjustable. I've had it installed for about a month and like having the option to adjust the height - changed the height twice already - quick adjustment and you're good to go.

The downside is the cost - it is expensive. As others have noted, keep an eye out for sales on this. Sears had the 6' around Father's day for 50% off.

 

[BikerDad]

You could either take it back, or perhaps just cut the legs down, if there's enough leg below the stretchers to do so.

 

[Koppster]

Thanks all, sorry for the slow reply, was working.

Pretty sure I'm going to return the Craftsman set and get the Gladiator. I'll stay with Craftsman wall cabinets and roll-away tool cabinets for under the bench.

Now I need to figure out a good light for over the bench.

Rick