I have no dedicated workspace for buiding yet. I usually work on my coffee table, but have to move everything for meals etc.
I’ wondering if anyone here has an idea or line of a rolling workstation - even IKEA type stuff that I could buy and roll into a corner when not in use.
Any help would be appreciated.
Have you thought about building it yourself? A simple plywood box on casters can be personally customized to your needs. There are so many options when you design and build your own work station.
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Alas, I couldn’t build my own until late Spring as my Camaro is in the garage with all my woodworking tools pushed to one side. Also, the garage is not heated and it’s cold up here in Maine in the winter.
Ok I see then. Hey not a problem here in Central Florida. A pleasant 70 degrees now.
Have you thought about buying just the bottom cabinet of a rolling tool chest. You could use the top surface for building and the drawers for tool and paint storage
Take a look at some of the 3-4 drawer storeage units from the big box stores. Granted, they are plastic, but might work for you as a temp solution until warmer weather hits
Hey Rich, it may not be true for your area, but here in Washington at the local WalMart, I saw a roll-away tool chest with a wood work top for around $80. It was a really good looking unit for the money. I don’t recall the brand, unfortunately, but I almost bought one, except I don’t have the space for it.
If you have Harbor Freight tool stores in your area, you might give that a shot, too. I’ve scored some great deals there. There are even YouTube videos that highlight the good products and the duds at Harbor Freight.
Hope this helps,
–Chris
Great idea Chris. I’ll check it out.
BTW, where in WA do you live? I spent 10 1/2 years working for Boeing. My wife and I had a house in Redmond near Grass Lawn Park (148th Ave & NE 70th St.)
I just remembered that IKEA has a couple of small rollaway office type cabinets in the office/desk section.
My main modeling bench is a pair of such units with a particle board top stradling the units. If you use goldhammers idea and start with one, you could add another unit and the top later when you have room and available tools.
Another idea is if you have a closet you could convert to a workshop, buy some shelf brackets and a piece of plywood or a shelf and span the closet to create a work surface. Then buy smaller shelves that will fit on either side for storage.
John
I just checked out Ikea and they have a nice little rolling storage unit for $119. The problem is a $349 delivery fee! [+o(]
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! [:'(]
Say what?? Did you double check to make sure it wasn’t a mistake?
He’s right! Even I calculated it and YES, the charge for shipping is in fact $349!!
That’s just outrageous! $468 total to ship a $119 rolling cart.
Why not get this at Walmart? :
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honey-Can-Do-12-Drawer-Rolling-Cart/17108717
That is just plain freaking ridiculous. My son ordered a tv wall mount that weighted 30 lbs and the shipping from the store in NJ to his apartmeant in Orlando was $33, and I thought that was expensive.
I will check out Walmart and Lowe’s/Home Depot over the weekend.
I saw that particular cart, but would like a wood top and this is too tall for sitting and working on the couch.
Don’t gt me wrong, I really appreciate all your input. This place is just full of great ideas, and I’m sure I’ll find something that’ll suit my needs from all your suggestions. [:D[
Sometimes great ideas are found in the most unlikeliess places. Good luck on your search. In fact I found something at my workplace that was going to get tossed. After a bit of brainstorming, I decided to grab it for myself. I’m gonna utilize it as a display shelving for my aircraft kits. First I gotta paint the “shelving unit” white since it’s currently black.
Hi ;
For about eight years ( when I lived on my boats ) I had a portable work-station because of cruises for Lions club and others . It was a larger than normal Wooden T.V.Table .Then a friend made an oversize furniture style top that slipped on and off for modeling .
This took it from 24"x 36" To 30" x 48" and had an inset for a cutting mat as well . All simple solutions for your dilemna . T.B. P.S. I still use it sometimes . AND there is this . Go to Salvation Army or Goodwill stores . A used Drafting table would work fine .