coronet340
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Killer set up. I wish I would have picked up that Kobalt when it still had the beer fridge where that deep drawer is. That was awesome.
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Killer set up. I wish I would have picked up that Kobalt when it still had the beer fridge where that deep drawer is. That was awesome.
I just bought of the snap on man a blue point roll away carte with 4 drawers and 2 fold up side shelves new for $350.00 its nice but the quality is for **** and the paint job was don be Chinese people when they built it. Wished I would of bought the Snap on brand. I would look on ebay or Craigslist and buy a used one. I have bought several fro e bay and they were nice.
Well, I've changed my mind and decided to build a nice free standing bench instead of a cart. So now decisions, decisions. Metal or wood, casters or not, what type of material for the top? I want something stout that will take some weight. Thinking 4 x 6 or 4 x 8 and I will probably put a vice on one corner.
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Hey H2E . . . My next door neighbor, who has been involved in racing his whole life, has (2) mobile work benches similar to those you have above:
They have very large casters on them, built out of metal framing, with an aluminum table top. They are very stout, and he said that he can even set an engine block on top of them if he needs to work on them ( something to think about ). Casters are nice, but make sure that you have a way to lock them down too - at least try and keep it from moving on you if needed.
Just some observations from my neighbors shop - I wish I had one of them ( may need to offer to buy one from him ).
Size - I think his are more 4 X 6 size . . . I may have to go measure - you need a pic ?
Happy Easter to you H2E . . .
They have very large casters on them, built out of metal framing, with an aluminum table top. They are very stout, and he said that he can even set an engine block on top of them if he needs to work on them ( something to think about ). Casters are nice, but make sure that you have a way to lock them down too - at least try and keep it from moving on you if needed.
Just some observations from my neighbors shop - I wish I had one of them ( may need to offer to buy one from him ).
Size - I think his are more 4 X 6 size . . . I may have to go measure - you need a pic ?
Happy Easter to you H2E . . .
I would really appreciate a couple of pics Larry as I have been searching around and just can't find exactly what I want. Happy Easter back at you.
RS23VOA
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I have a vice mounted to my stationary workbench. If you have to crank down on something, that one with wheels is going to be a pain. That metal one you posted is sweet! If i could get some of those, i'd use mine to roast hotdogs!
Mobile bench example
Here you go H2E . . . here's an example of a mobile bench. As I said, it's VERY stout . . .
The whole bench is really about 4 X 6
You can see that the casters are also very stout
And he's got a bench vise attached ( I've use it and it works great ) - but look at the table top - THICK aluminum
He's using this mobile bench all the time - I'd love to have something similar to this . . . Hope this helps . . .
Here you go H2E . . . here's an example of a mobile bench. As I said, it's VERY stout . . .
The whole bench is really about 4 X 6
You can see that the casters are also very stout
And he's got a bench vise attached ( I've use it and it works great ) - but look at the table top - THICK aluminum
He's using this mobile bench all the time - I'd love to have something similar to this . . . Hope this helps . . .
That does look pretty cool. I don't think I would want to know what that chunk of aluminum would cost though. What's the deal with holding the vise down with clamps? Oh yeah, they call those vise grips lol. Maybe you could buy him some bolts for X-mas.
Now that's funny H2E . . . LMAO . . . "Vise Grips" . . . Not sure why he has it calmed and not bolted down ( I may just have to ask now ) . . .
Thought I would post a couple of pics of what route I ended up going with. Got this much done this weekend. I changed my mind slightly about wanting a cart, and went with a bench instead. I have been accused of going a little overboard at times, and I guess this would be an example of that lol. I'm fairly certain this thing would hold up a car with no problems. The top will be 4' x 6'8". I am putting expanded metal for the bottom shelf. I traded my Millermatic 140 for a Lincoln 180 dual recently and have to say that I just love it. This is the first time using it and I am glad I made the trade. Sure will be nice to get rid of the makeshift sawhorse table.
northerndave
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looking very good man.
BBishere2
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Your crash cart is a great idea!
Hahaha, this is a one off for me.
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