I have possible access to this table and I was wondering if it would be of any use in a workshop? Just wondering if anyone would think it be worth the effort.
As I’m just getting started in the business and don’t have a big budget, any breaks I can get on materials and tools is beneficial to me. I would love to get opinions from everyone on this.
thanks
Joe
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So, Joe is circling for the kill.
If it's not much trouble just get it and then you'll figure out a number of uses later if your building a shop.
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As long as you don't pay to much,you can alway put it on Craigslist later. Barring that,dont pay more than the scrap value of the metal.
it most certainly does...
with an optional wood top working surface... be hard to beat...
minor modification (hopefully) to the lower cabinate and drawers.. some very useful storage could be had...
if the refer unit works..... another plus... cold storage for a cold one... if it don't work rip it our and make a hot box out of it for cold perishable stuff...
make retractible stands for it while it's in use and when yur done.. lower it back onto it's wheels and move it to the side...
besides it comes with it's own electric service and telephone
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I would love to get opinions from everyone on this.
Well since everybody has to respond then I guess my answer is, how much do you have to give for it? If free then hell yes take it, as rez said, you can always find some use for it.
If you have to pay for it then you'll have to decide if its going to give you the value that your paying.
Seams to big for my shop area, I could build something out of wood that would better utilize any space that I may have for something like that.
Doug
cut a hole in the top and drop a gas grill in.
That would work well in a shop, mobile storage station.
Mount some stationary tools to it and store their attachments in it.
I have some old tables and shelving units from an ink factory and a steel table from Kelloggs in my garage. My dads garage is full of old cabinets out of Kelloggs labratory.
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If it's free or cheap, take it. If you don't have an immediate use, then salvage the casters and scrap the rest. Why trip over something so large for the next two years because you might need it someday. Tables/workbenchs and the materials to make one are abundant in this world. When you really need one you'll find it or make it. Keep your life as simple as possible. Take it from a recovering pack rat. Clutter will suck you down.
I think it could be useful as a roll around work table. You always need a horizontal work surface to set things on.
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You always need a horizontal work surface to set things on
Actually, I'm in the process of remodeling my work area to eliminate horizontal surfaces. I've also considered starting my own self-help group.
"Hi, my name is Joe and I'm a compulsive stacker"
I know I already have several BT'ers that would join.
If I did take this table, it would take the place of a different one that I currently have.
I have an Uncle who says he uses his "PHD" - "Pile it Higher and Deeper".(-:
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I like the idea someone had of dropping in a grill....but if your MAIN concern is use in a woodshop...
Are you able to get any measurements on it? Looks like it might be a bit high for some workshop tasks....but if the top is removeable, you might wanna replace it with a melamine surface and use it for tool storage and a portable outfeed support. Although, that might be rather cumbersome.
I made a much smaller version with a drop in for a router. But that looks big enough to be a dedicated router table slash work station. I'd hate to remove the wheels and nix its portability.....but once its loaded with tools in a shop, I dunno how much your gonna wanna move it around.
I'd grab it just so that it didn't go to waste and try and find a use for it before scrapping.
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looks like it'd be great for the backyard grill.
looks like it'd be great for the backyard grill.
Maybe I should put it out on my deck instead of in the shop. I would just hate to see it go to a landfill.
joe, I don't like metal in a (wood)workshop - even if you covered/got rid of the metal top (it's best feature) there's still a lot of metal to cause edge tool danger - and who want's to store stuff in a refridge? (except beer and such), and I'd wager the fridge isn't working - certainly the door looks to be sprung, at least -
in a mechanical shop - eh - it'd be alright, but a lot of modification so as to not waste a lot of storage space -
now, I'd consider putting it in my kitchen....
or maybe the kitchen annex to the shop....
Am I having a flashback?
Wasn't this posted then moved ? and now it's new...and here..?
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No flashbacks.
I actually wanted this in the general folder, not the tavern. So I just reposted it.
Somehow, my original thread took a wrong turn and it ended up in the wrong spot. I guess someone assumed that I didn't intend it for a work related item and thought the discussion better suited for the tavern.
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I thoughtthe puppies finally pushed me over the edge.
Yeah.....it was the puppies....that's it.
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What with you being in jail and all, I'll have to email you the latest photo shoot..LOL 16 days..Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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One more vote for a grill and smoker attached to it with building adjacent to shop, preferably with large kegarator within arms length
Bruce