Work Table for the garage

[stupidjet]

i want to build a work table for my garage. my concrete slab is obviously sloped to the garage doors. i was thinking about putting casters on it to make it mobile, but then it wouldnt be level. so do you guys put adjustable feel or level off your tables, or just set as in with the pitch?

thanks

 

[mikegt4]

If you are not going to make it mobile you can run lag bolts up into the bottom of each leg and use them as levelers.

 

[Bmwtie]

I use floor locks on the lower side. They bring up the lower end slightly and then stabilize the table at the same time.

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[theundermount]

I like those! where did you get them

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have a 4x5 work table in my garage but it has a level floor. I put casters on one end but they are mounted "off" the floor. If I want to move it, I just pick up the other end so the casters are on the floor and move it around.

 

[tarmy]

Here is my mobile one...




And metal working table...



Everything on wheels, drill press, welding table, table saw...

 

[stonesfan68]

I use floor locks on the lower side. They bring up the lower end slightly and then stabilize the table at the same time.

Heres a picture






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Cool floor!

 

[wkndwar]

I just built one into a cutout on the side of the garage and leveled it when building. It's not mobile, but I absolutely hate things rolling off the table because it's not level

 

[Crazyjake8493]

My main work/outfeed table is on four casters, but the work surface raises and lowers into a lower frame using a scissor jack in the center for the height adjustment. Once raised, the legs can be locked in place. I usually don't worry about it being level, but if I had to there's enough play in the leg system that I could lock them in at different heights.

 

[rburke65]

After reading a lot on floors, this is why I went with a level floor.

 

[Terranova]

I may be sticking my foot in my mouth but how often is "level" really that important?

 

[theundermount]

I may be sticking my foot in my mouth but how often is "level" really that important?

I dont need laser straight but it needs to be level enough where I can put something down and it doesnt go rolling down the road on me

 

[Lynden]

Put retractable casters on your worktable. Here's one idea.

https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/the-easiest-way-to-make-your-bench-mobile/

Then put a leg leveler on the outside of each leg where it won't interfere with the casters. Here's one leveler idea.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4BUE1P/?tag=atomicindus08-20

There are other videos which show different ways to make casters retractable. Here are a few to give you some ideas.

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[Bmwtie]

I like those! where did you get them

Those are from Amazon just look for floor locks


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[theundermount]

Those are from Amazon just look for floor locks


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thanks!