Portable work table

[jemhouston]

I'm coming to the conclusion I need a portable worktable. Any recommendations on which I should get?

[kdahm]

First, describe your requirements. Size, size collapsed, height, working capacity, what it'll be used for, durability, price range, and expected number of hedgehogs.

[jemhouston]

Height unfolded around 36"

Workspace 24" to 36" length.

It should open up to hold a 12" wide, preferably 18"

Collapsed folded up to 9" to 12" deep, this one is the most flexible.


Weight 500 lbs.

I'd be using it for sawing boards, sanding, and staining.

Hedgehops no less than 12.

Price range, up to $200.

I'm not sure how I could explain durability.

[kdahm]

For a light portable, I have a Black and Decker Workmate WM125. It may be a bit smaller that the maximum you want, but it's also less expensive and lighter. You might have a problem with the number of hedgehogs. They do make other versions with more capacity, like the WM425 and WM1000.

[jemhouston]

I have an Aldi knockoff of that Black & Decker. I wanted to upgrade since I'm running into issues with it being too small.

[Belushi TD]

For a light portable, I have a Black and Decker Workmate WM125. It may be a bit smaller that the maximum you want, but it's also less expensive and lighter. You might have a problem with the number of hedgehogs. They do make other versions with more capacity, like the WM425 and WM1000.

Agree on the number of hedgehogs. Once you get more than two or three on a table, you start seeing lots of escape attempts.

Belushi TD

[jemhouston]

Funny thing, years ago I gave my Dad a Black and Decker Workmate. I'm not sure how much he used it. When my sister and I were picking stuff to take home after his passing, I thought about taking the Workmate. I decided against it.

It's one of things I regret not taking.