Mobile work table thing?

[duneslider]

Does anyone use one of these "small" wheeled work tables in the garage? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD5VV9K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

In my case I would be using this more to work on bikes than cars. Lately, I have been noticing that I have been moving my stool over near the bike on the bike stand and placing all my wrenches (hex keys, small torque wrench, screw driver, cable cutter, small parts, etc) on the stool so I don't have to turn around and grab and place things off the bigger work bench.

I happened across this cart/work table thing on amazon and it seems like it would be helpful. I don't need tool storage or any of that but a place to stick a handful of small tools and some small parts would be nice. Honestly, this is almost bigger than I need and would probably be fine with something half this size. It seems like I could roll this up right next to me and have a nice place to set things down and not have to reach and turn to grab stuff off the workbench. Not sure how sturdy these are, or if they are just garbage? Curious if others use something like this, or if there are better options out there. I honestly had thought about screwing a lunch tray to a stool, that would be about perfect for me.

 

[Sweetcorn]

I use that exact cart in my home shop. I didn't want one of the more popular tool carts with drawers for how I planned on using it.

It holds a good amount of weight really well and rolls very nicely. I use it when working under the hood on a vehicle, or on a tractor or wherever I want to have some kind of shelf right next to where I working. When not in use, I roll it underneath my main work bench on the back side and out of the way. The majority of the cart rolls under the bench, leaving very little sticking out beyond the bench surface.

I know Gearwrench isn't the most popular brand around here, but the cart is nice for what it is and for the price. If mine disappeared, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another, and I'm pretty picky about my tools.

 

[gizardlizard]

I use one when I have a vehicle up on the rack. Wouldn’t be without it.

 

[JradM]

I have a table like that. Not so pricey as the Gearwrench version, but very similar in design. It's great.

I use it much like you describe and it's very handy - provided you have the discipline to keep it uncluttered. I struggle with "flat surface syndrome" where all tables and benches eventually fill with projects, tools and parts, prompting an intensive cleanup when I run out of space.

Nevertheless, when it's clear I like it a lot. The fact that there's no storage helps it stay light and mobile, so I can wheel it around as I work on a car, motorcycle or what-have-you.

By the way, I don't think the size is too big. It can be helpful to lay out parts for example, so you have the order set for reassembly. Sometimes I stick a small parts organizing tray on it to help keep nuts and bolts grouped together. Unless your workspace is so tight that you might have trouble wheeling it around, I think the size is an advantage.

 

[JradM]

Oh, and to echo Sweetcorn, it can hold a decent amount of weight too.

I've had mine holding single-cylinder dirt bike engines/transmissions before, while I work on them. Might be overloaded a bit, but mine is holding up just fine and the Gearwrench looks a bit more robust to be honest. Bear in mind that the table part is only attached in the middle, so if you don't put something really heavy off to one side you'll probably be just fine.

 

[TriumphFan]

You can make your own for quite a bit less. I built this to store my extra transmissions. I also have one built from an old BBQ .
And yes, any horizontal space gets quickly used up.

 

[duneslider]

Thanks for all the feedback. I considered making my own but in all honesty the savings isn't too much if you don't have the material laying around. Half decent casters now days will cost $30 bucks. I still may consider making my own but the simplicity of the little rolling table is nice.

I don't think I have ever seen one of these in use and it seems like a great idea for what I need. I just need to measure and see if it will fit in an opening I have in my workbench. If it doesn't fit I may have to go the route of making my own.

I think we all suffer from stuff collecting on flat surfaces a bit. I generally set aside a few minutes now and then to straighten up but rushed projects always seem to cause problems with stuff stacked on the bench.

 

[39 LaSalle]

I have this model and love it. I did however modify it a bit. My driveway isn't level, so I put new casters on that have a locking feature.

 

[619DioFan]

I have a version of that made by Torin. I like the fact it is height adjustable so the top tray can extend over the fender or front of a vehicle. Pretty sturdy. Better than piling tools , parts and hardware on the vehicle.

 

[bigredcornhead]

I am cheap and ghetto I use my city issued trash cans as a work stand/holders lol, i will upgrade eventually but for now cant beat these:

 

[fishwatcher]

That looks like that’s a cool product.

Have you considered a HF (or other brand) roller seat? Much cheaper and probably meets your needs for a lot less money.

Another idea: I built a small console-ish table to hold bike parts and tools (or whatever) with a scrap piece of butcher block and ordered a < $50 set of 30” x 1” iron pipe and flanges from pipe-decor.com.

They also have $30 1” casters too. Shorter and smaller diameter options cut the price significantly and this stuff is strong.

Just attach it to a thick enough plank of scrap wood (included screws are 3/4”). You could customize the board with holes or hooks to keep your most used tools in place.

There are lots of industrial pipe projects you can see on YouTube if you haven’t explored that. I don’t have any major powered wood working tools and this was easy for me to do with simple tools.

 

[HaiKarate]

I am cheap and ghetto I use my city issued trash cans as a work stand/holders lol, i will upgrade eventually but for now cant beat these:

Where are the weld spatters and overspray? Mine look like they barely survived WWIII!

 

[DRider]

Does anyone use one of these "small" wheeled work tables in the garage? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD5VV9K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

In my case I would be using this more to work on bikes than cars. Lately, I have been noticing that I have been moving my stool over near the bike on the bike stand and placing all my wrenches (hex keys, small torque wrench, screw driver, cable cutter, small parts, etc) on the stool so I don't have to turn around and grab and place things off the bigger work bench.

I happened across this cart/work table thing on amazon and it seems like it would be helpful. I don't need tool storage or any of that but a place to stick a handful of small tools and some small parts would be nice. Honestly, this is almost bigger than I need and would probably be fine with something half this size. It seems like I could roll this up right next to me and have a nice place to set things down and not have to reach and turn to grab stuff off the workbench. Not sure how sturdy these are, or if they are just garbage? Curious if others use something like this, or if there are better options out there. I honestly had thought about screwing a lunch tray to a stool, that would be about perfect for me.

I bought this one on Amazon and really like it. It's light and well put together.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C786U20/?tag=atomicindus08-20