Not sure if this is the right forum, but seemed to fit, so...

 

I'm not sure exactly what terms to search for or what is out there. Or, if there is some super simple way of DIY.

 

What I'm looking for, and trying to price (cheap would be good!) is a small mobile work bench type thing.

 

Something that is small, I can put on my fold out table outside and put away when I'm done. Foldable would be even better.

 

I would want to use it for clamping things down while sawing, cutting, drilling, Dremel work, etc. I can't picture what that would look like in my head because other than some c-clamps not sure what else I might need or use it for.

 

Hopefully, I e explained it well enough. Any advice of what to get, or terms to search, etc? 

 

Thanks

Something like this?

I've got the one on the right, it's about 60 years old. Handed down from my dad. Light enough to toss in the back of the truck, yet solid enough for some serious work. The whole top is a clamp, or just clamp something to it. Make a plywood sacrificial top, screw a narrow board to the bottom of it, and clamp it in the table, and increase your work space.

8 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

Something like this?

I've got the one on the right, it's about 60 years old. Handed down from my dad. Light enough to toss in the back of the truck, yet solid enough for some serious work. The whole top is a clamp, or just clamp something to it. Make a plywood sacrificial top, screw a narrow board to the bottom of it, and clamp it in the table, and increase your work space.

 

Yes, something like that is what I'm looking to get. I actually like that one on the left. What is it called? Maybe I can find it or something similar on Amazon.

It's a "Vevor folding work table" If you register on their website, it's $118 US. Sorry, I'm not a computer guy... just google it.

Work Mate makes a tabletop model. Found used on eBay. 

 

Workmate drop top

 

I have one that was given to me and would part with it for 50 plus shipping.

So, I told my wife I am buying a new workbench. (As long as she doth protest too much about the money 😁😉)

 

After we talked it over I bought a new workbench. I looked at a lot of reviews. 

 

I decided to go with the one pictured below. It's more of a table workbench, but is foldable, and is setup for clamps and such as I need to use them. It's being delivered today. 

 

However, due to the weather that Satan himself would seek shade from, I won't be using it for a couple days. 

 

 

On 8/31/2024 at 6:48 PM, Gerald said:

Work Mate makes a tabletop model. Found used on eBay. 

 

Workmate drop top

 

I have one that was given to me and would part with it for 50 plus shipping.

 

That is a nice workbench. Thank you for the offer. Went ahead and grabbed a different one. Hopefully, it works out 

Cool beans. Congrats on the new addition to the family. Looking forward to your review of the workstation.

9 hours ago, VagueScorpio said:

However, due to the weather that Satan himself would seek shade from

 

My ex wife moved in next door???

 

16 hours ago, VagueScorpio said:

However, due to the weather that Satan himself would seek shade from,

 

So, you're in Wisconsin? 

4 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 

So, you're in Wisconsin? 

 

On 8/31/2024 at 5:13 PM, HARO50 said:

It's a "Vevor folding work table" If you register on their website, it's $118 US. Sorry, I'm not a computer guy... just google it.

 

As a side note, I looked really hard at this bench. It had really good reviews. There was one thing I read though that stopped me from pulling the trigger.

A couple reviews stated that the clamp system down the middle is proprietary. Something happened to their clamps and they couldn't just replace it with another clamp.

They said they have had a hell of a time trying to find something that works and can't find anything being sold explicitly for the bench.

I didn't look to see if they were wrong, I just knew that I wouldn't want to deal with those things.

I've got the B&D Workmate does what I ask of it. 

If you go with the B&D Workmate make sure it has the solid wood tables.

Some of them have pressboard tables. 

3 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

If you go with the B&D Workmate make sure it has the solid wood tables.

Some of them have pressboard tables. 

Pure garbage! They fall apart when used outdoors.

1 minute ago, HARO50 said:

Pure garbage! They fall apart when used outdoors.

 

I've got the solid wood tables and only take it outside when I'm using it. 

3 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

Pure garbage! They fall apart when used outdoors.

 

Bruce had one with the pressboard tables and left it outside in the rain. 

I got a spare set of blocks out of that when the tables swelled up. 

18 hours ago, Gunny said:

 

My ex wife moved in next door???

 

darn Gunny, glad to see ya back here more!

1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Bruce

Here we go with Bruce again. 

HARVEY!!!!

On 9/4/2024 at 11:58 AM, VagueScorpio said:

I decided to go with the one pictured below. It's more of a table workbench, but is foldable, and is setup for clamps and such as I need to use them. It's being delivered today. 

Congrats Scorpio! looks like a pretty versatile set up, have fun!

4 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

I've got the B&D Workmate does what I ask of it. 

 

Come on, really?????  Holding the garage door open so you can crawl underneath it to get inside isn't a monumental effort.