When running a carpentry or locksmith shop or performing other workshop work, you should organize your work space appropriately. In this article, we will tell you how to choose the perfect work table and what should you pay attention to when choosing?
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What should a work table be made of?
Choosing the right worktable is important for maintaining health and safety in every workshop. The workbench must be solidly made and durable. The surface of the worktop and the presence of additional shelves or drawers for tools are important. When choosing a table, pay attention to what type of materials will be processed on it, whether it will be wood, metal, or maybe another material. The size of the materials to be processed is important, because the working space must be comfortable and ensure precision of work.
The worktable can be stationary or portable, and this is also one of the criteria to be taken into account. The workbench can be made of strong and damage-resistant wood, but also metal. You need to pay attention to the load capacity of the work table and the possibility of adjusting the height and length. Universal work tables made of beech wood with a steel edge work well because they are suitable for work using a vice, bending, cutting or grinding. It is best if the table can be folded. Thanks to this, when not in use, it does not take up much space in the workshop. It can also be easily moved to another place, e.g. when carrying out renovation work.
How high should a workbench be?
It is also worth paying attention to the optimal dimensions. Standard height ranges from 75 to 90 cm. A good solution is to choose work tables whose height can be adjusted. Thanks to this, you can work comfortably both in a standing and sitting position.
When it comes to the size of the worktop, you can choose from models with a length of approximately 120 to 240 cm, although larger models are also available. It is also worth knowing that the worktop should be 2 to 5 cm thick. Such a model will serve for a long time. The optimal width of a workbench is from 60 to 90 cm. How to adjust the height of the workbench to your individual needs? Just measure the distance of your straight wrists from the floor and subtract 10-15 cm. Thanks to this, you can work freely without having to bend or lean away from the work surface. In the case of electronic and construction works, tables with a height of 75 to 80 cm may be suitable. Tables with a height of 85-90 cm will be suitable for carpentry or locksmith work. The highest tables are needed for work in car workshops.
Work tables at the Onninen wholesaler
A work table is essential equipment for every workshop. At the Onninen installation wholesaler you can choose the Scheppach UMF1600 worktable . This model is designed for miter saws. It will work not only for Scheppach models, but also for this type of equipment from other brands. It is a table made of steel, 81 cm high. It is also worth paying attention to the lifting capacity, which in the case of this model is 200 kg. At the same time, the structure of the table itself is light, as it weighs only 12 kg. Ensures stable mounting of the miter saw and safe operation.
For demanding carpenters , the Wolfcraft Master Cut 2600 worktable may be a suitable choice. It can be used as a table for jigsaws, miter saws, a table saw, a milling table or a table for a hand-held circular saw. It is also suitable when using manual circular saws without splitting wedges. It is equipped with a safety switch. Enables serial cutting in the range of 60 degrees. Workpieces can be attached to it using clamps. With a load capacity of up to 120 kg, it allows you to cut even massive wooden boards. The worktop is made of MDF and aluminum, and the table has a steel and aluminum structure. The weight of this table is 20 kg and, importantly, it is a mobile model.
The Eriflex Manual Flexibar Work Center worktable is also worth attention. This workbench is made of steel and composite material. The height of 92 cm ensures comfort of use. 95 kg is the maximum load for this table. Its length can be adjusted from 120 to 191 cm. The table provides plenty of space for storing hand tools. It is equipped with a set of bending and folding tools.
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