Mobile workbench ideas

[Brad Smith]

Thanks Everyone,
Yes, it looks like another job for.....obsessive-compulsive man!
I'll post a link when I get it designed.

I'll make the top into a removable action carrying box, which can attach to
the bench.
Then, there will be lengthwise shelves to hold dissembled keys, action
stack, etc.

The idea is that I can wheel the whole thing into my van, while the work is
in progress.
I've even fantasized that I could get some time in during the day if am
between appointments with 1/2 hr to spare, by
having the bench accessible in the van; just like a locksmith or appliance
repair person.

I've seen some mobile workbenches and mobile cabinets online, but none are
long enough for an action.
Also, they are very expensive.

I liked the action regulating table I saw in Nashville, but at nearly $2K,
it was not worth it to me.

Thanks for the input.

Brad Smith





-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
Susan Kline
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 2:39 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: Mobile workbench ideas



>Would be nice if:
>-It could form the 'nucleus' of my shop work, by holding most action
>rebuilding tools & parts.
>-I didn't have to spend a month obsessing over it, as is my usual habit
with
>projects like this.

Hello, Brad.

Guy pointed out one part of your idea: a portable grand rack. Norm
Cantrells' folding rack isn't suitable for loading into a vehicle with
grand action still on it, but it could help one load a grand action onto a
platform (with a way to secure it) which lived in the vehicle. I've thought
of doing that, but haven't found the time. I get a grand action into  my
station wagon through the hatch back by either getting help from a
customer, or using a small hand-truck. It's a little fussy, but I haven't
hurt one yet.

Perhaps you need two items to fulfill the whole thing -- the grand rack and
the storage unit. Large pieces of luggage are built with wheels and handles
on them these days. Perhaps you could buy a large suitcase with wheels, and
structure the interior to provide organized tool and part space.

Let us know if you get something to do what you want.

Best,
Susan

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