Need Help Finding a Rolling Workbench for Garage?

[sixty4]

Trying to find a fairly heavey duty rolling workbench for my garage. Looking for one with a wood top. Want to mount my Wilton bullet vise on it. Anyone have a good source for something like this? Would like it 5'x30" wide.Thanks for any help!

 

[sixty4]

Anyone......

 

[RStewart]

Check out Pollard co in Chicago. Spendy but sturdy.

 

[bad_idea]

Build it. That's the best way to get exactly what you want.

 

[sixty4]

If it comes to it I will. Just think someone must sell something like what I need.

 

[Buickspec6231]

Check your local municipality auctions. Old science lab tables are awesome and have a chemically resistant coating on them. I bought 7 of them for under $10 each. Added some casters to two of them.

 

[bargainhuntingking]

Build it. That's the best way to get exactly what you want.

Bad_idea for the win!

I got a steel topped bench with Lyon legs and a lower shelf at an estate sale for $75. I then mounted the feet on 2x6 planks, and added locking casters. It brought the workbench up to a comfortable working (41”) height, plus it’s mobile. If you really want to reef and pound on stuff on your vise though, consider a fixed bench lag bolted to your wall studs.

Pardon the mess in the pics, but you get the idea:

 

[Lynden]

What type of workbench are you looking for -- woodworking, metal working? How much do you want to spend?

Grizzly has a lot of workbench choices.

https://www.grizzly.com/workbenches

https://www.google.com/search?rls=e...AhUkHzQIHfjPCpcQsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1355&bih=1169

Highland Woodworking has workbenches in all price ranges. They also have plans if you decide to build your workbench.

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/search.aspx?find=workbench -- scroll to bottom for plans

You can build a 2x4 Basics metal-legged workbench with 2x4s and plywood.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-x-4-Basics-Workbench-Black-90158/301996537

 

[GCS]

A class I took recently had these Kobalt work stations with a vise attached. They actually are pretty nice. 4 drawers, a light, and stable. For the money I wouldn’t have a problem purchasing one.

The picture doesn’t show casters, but the work stations in class all did. Probably an option.

 

[matt_i]

The rolling/non-rolling is a conundrum to me. I definitely like them stationary and solid, with independently adjustable feet. So level can be tweaked and one can account for concrete that's not perfectly flat. Full-time on the casters, things like heavy hammering have the potential to bend/damage swivel casters. but every once in awhile the need comes up to move it.

 

[GCS]

The rolling/non-rolling is a conundrum to me. I definitely like them stationary and solid, with independently adjustable feet. So level can be tweaked and one can account for concrete that's not perfectly flat. Full-time on the casters, things like heavy hammering have the potential to bend/damage swivel casters. but every once in awhile the need comes up to move it.

The casters they had installed on the Kobalt flipped up or down on the front. Solid when casters were up. Not sure about the rear casters as it was backed up against the wall.

 

[bob15]

Build it yourself. Mine has 6x6 legs with an extra 6x in the front under the vise.

Want it portable, add these to it: https://www.rockler.com/rockler-workbench-caster-kit-4-pack

 

[DGersic]

On the inside is a piece of 2” square tube with a nut welded to the end. The foot is made from a matching bolt, with washers, and a hockey puck.

With the casters down, it rolls pretty easily. With the casters up, it stays put pretty well. With the feet adjustable for leveling, it doesn’t rock or move.



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[CraigStu]

Be sure to look at both buying and building. I wasn't needing moveable, just solid for my old 1940s metal lathe. I decided to build w/ a butcher block top. The unfinished block itself from Lowes
https://www.lowes.com/pd/The-Baltic...cher-Block-Birch-Kitchen-Countertop/999931664
was $269. I still ended up building, but that price sure made those $600-800 benches seem more reasonable.

 

[bargainhuntingking]

I’m also a big fan of this Husky 52” rolling tool chest/workbench with an adjustable height wood top. I picked it up on sale for $300 (retail price $350) three years ago from Home Depot. Unfortunately they discontinued it before I could go buy another.

I often wheel it out into my driveway to work on a project in the sun or if I need more ventilation.

 

[Coach Greg]

Husky also makes these workbenches in 46", 52", and 62" They're available at my local Home Depot and look nice.

https://images.homedepot-static.com...-workbench-accessories-holt62xdb12-64_300.jpg

 

[Darryl2]

Check out the HUSKY 56" Mobile workbench/toolbox. I just ordered and received one in WHITE from Home Depot. It is actually a really nice box!!!