I need to design some type of portable work table

[aphex]

We don't have a huge place so space is limited. I was hoping to build a portable worktable for me to do my soldering on.

Wood top, pegboard back, but collapsible (either hinged so I can fold it up somehow), or just easily detachable. If its collapsible, wheels/casters would be nice so I can just roll it into the closet (the closet it will be in is about 10 feet deep, 2 feet wide). The pegboard back will just be used when the table is out, its not going to be used for permanent storage of tools.

Any ideas?

 

[GarlicBreath]

workmate

One of these, maybe? No back, though.

linkt

Also, do a Google search for "folding workbench". Lots of good ideas.

 

[Spacehead]

How about one of those Black & Decker Workmate tables?

 

[aphex]

The workmates look nice, but I was hoping for something a bit wider, maybe 4-5 feet wide.

 

[aphex]

http://www.skilxbench.com/

hmmmm, thats about the width I'd like, but I dunno

 

[runzwithsizorz]

I'm sure you, and others will figure it out, meanwhile, I'm trying to wrap my mind around a closet that is 10' deep, but only 2' wide.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: runzwithsizorz
I'm sure you, and others will figure it out, meanwhile, I'm trying to wrap my mind around a closet that is 10' deep, but only 2' wide.

Its not only 2' wide, but with the shelves on either side and a long dresser under the shelves on one side, only 2' is usable.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

we have mobile plan tables for jobsites at work that use door hinges to fold up the side leg panels for trasport. Put a crossbrace between the legs with wing nuts for stability once assembled.

 

[Injury]

When you say it has to have a pegboard back, do you want it set up so that you can hang your tools and such on there permanently?

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: runzwithsizorz
I'm sure you, and others will figure it out, meanwhile, I'm trying to wrap my mind around a closet that is 10' deep, but only 2' wide.

Its not only 2' wide, but with the shelves on either side and a long dresser under the shelves on one side, only 2' is usable.

OK, now *that* makes sense. You might want to start with those metal folding legs you can get at Lowes, or Home Despot.

 

[IronWing]

There are a couple ideas here:
http://www.woodworkcity.com/wo...ding-work-bench-plans/

Edit: This one looks great, just mount it on locking coasters.:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19738

 

[HaiBiss]

I just had to laugh though, like runz there I was trying to figure out exactly what kind of closet was that.