• 2" square tubular steel frame (14 gauge).

• 12 gauge steel tops (flush work front and 1-1/2" retention lips on sides & back).

• Pre-punched floor mounting pads.

• 12" deep eye level steel half shelf (12 gauge).

• Steel pegboard rack (14 gauge) in angle frame (1-1/2" by 3/16" thick).

• Steel louvered panel rack (16 gauge) in angle frame (1-1/2" by 3/16" thick).

• Steel drawers (16 & 18 gauge) with ball bearing metal slides

Mobile Workbenches Buying Guide

Having a mobile workbench can save you time, effort, and undue frustration, but it can be difficult to decide exactly which mobile workbench to buy when faced with a number of options.  The best way to determine which of the mobile workbenches you’re considering is actually the best one to fill your needs is to actually stop and consider what your specific needs are… think about what you’re going to be using the workbench for, and make a list of what it will need to be able to do.

If you’re going to need frequent access to components that you keep on shelves, then having a mobile workbench with an open front would probably benefit you most.  Should you need to use the storage space in the bench to move large components, however, then you might consider mobile workbenches that don’t have shelves at all.  Let your storage needs determine the models that you consider, as opposed to simply buying a workbench and then figuring out what you can fit on it.

Consider the overall space and weight capacity of the mobile workbenches that you look at, whether they have drawers or not (and if so, how many there are and how much they can hold), and whether any doors and drawers have locking mechanisms on them.  Study any security features that the workbenches come with, taking note of whether they’re visible or internal features and getting an understanding of exactly how they work.

Finally, you should think about the actual design of any mobile workbench that you might be considering buying.  Are they made of welded metal, riveted metal, or heavy-duty plastic?  Which material would stand up best in the environment you’ll be using your workbench in?  Are the sides solid, mesh, or open, and which would be most beneficial to you?  Taking the time to evaluate your needs and ask questions about different models of mobile workbenches can help to ensure that you’ll find the exact workbench that you need and that it will be able to do everything that you need it to do.