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Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - mtl - 12-08-2015
I am going to buy three portable workbenches for christmas presents. I have looked at the workmates and some others but the newer ones do not seem to be as staple as older models. Any suggestions.
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - stav - 12-08-2015
I do like my older Workmate much more than the newer one I have. As far as alternatives, I heard the Centipede system is on sale somewhere (one of the box stores). It looks like a pretty versatile solution.
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - bennybmn - 12-08-2015
Lowes...
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - mtl - 12-09-2015
Thanks, I had never seen the Centipede, will look into that.
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - goaliedad - 12-09-2015
Both the 225 and 425 models look very similar to the 35 year old I have- and love! I have two other models that were given to me, I don't know why I keep them, they just take up space.
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - Boatman53 - 12-09-2015
If you want to spend some money I always thought these look interesting.
http://www.walko.nl/en-uk/index.html
Jim
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - bhh - 12-09-2015
A lot is going to depend on intended use. If you're (they're) going to use as a painting station, miter saw stand, drilling, sanding, etc., it may be different than for hand planing, carving, and so on.
Menard's had a Keter on sale for half price a few weeks ago (maybe Black Friday, but appears to be gone now) that a friend of mine likes very much.
Or if you are or know a member, http://www.costco.com/Keter-Folding-Work-Table-w-Adjustable-Legs-.product.100111817.html
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - jteneyck - 12-09-2015
I have a Keter like that and like it a lot. Packs down to a fairly small package that's easy to carry, sets up quickly, and is very stable. I paid $50 for it at Sam's Club a few years ago, but have never seen them there since.
John
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - WaterlooMarc - 12-09-2015
That walko thing looks slicker than snot on a door knob. Hadn't seen that before.
Kinda bet that's out of the Christmas gift budget ballpark though
Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench - bhh - 12-09-2015
There's a couple models of the Keter, I don't know what, if any, difference is besides the colors
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key..._1n5pb5zmi_b_p2