Choosing a workstand/table...

chaotik · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2009, 07:01 PM

I want to get a work table to get my bike off the ground. Already have front and rear stands, but tired of bending over that much!

Question is... What to go with. I like the traditional shop tables you see, but I want to be able to hang it up when not in use. I hate things cluttering up floor space. So , I thought about a Powerstand folding table... But $200+ for one is kinda crazy. So.. Next thought is to build one. I know I have seen pics on here of bikes on homemade tables, so let's see them.

Plus any advice or comments would be great!

DRFLGD · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2009, 07:16 PM

I have this lift!
Combination Air Hydraulic Motorcycle Table Lift At Discount Ramps.Com
I hardly ever use it for more than a storage table. LOL
I have Pit Bull stands for all my sportbikes. I also have Craftsman roll around chair creepers that I will use to roll around the bike when cleaning it. But I rarely get them out too. I usually just crawl around doing what I need to do on the bike.

DesperateSP2 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2009, 09:16 PM

500 US $ is a steal!

Around here second hand work tables (which can be serviced and resprayed but are usually well past their prime) are about 500 €.

bensexcessbikes · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 12:16 AM

Two bits of advice:

1) post a WTB on craigslist. It's amazing how much comes out of the woodwork on that site. I scored my lift for $125. It was a used-once Harbor Freight red one. It's never done me wrong for a year of heavy use. Even a 6.0L Chevy and 4l80e were on it for a while.

2) make your own. wood is cheap and there are tons of varieties. Plus you can makey how you likey.

chaotik · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 12:50 AM

Yeah... I have some good ideas for a wood one. Have thought about a design quite often using wood, so it can be broken down.

Will have to try craigslist.... Even though I am on the forums alot... Would you believe I have never even been on craigslist!

bensexcessbikes · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chaotik

Even though I am on the forums alot... Would you believe I have never even been on craigslist!

Dude, you have to rock the WTB if you are near a major metro area... it's da bomb. I am near a quasi-large metro area and I have scored some fatty isht from da list. But then again, I am hear NY, Boston, Montreal and all the upstate cities. Holllllla!

chaotik · #7 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009, 03:28 AM

Have to try it out.... Live just outside of Chicago