BigBen
Shohin
Hi All,
Being that I really didn't want to spend several hundred dollars on just ONE of these tables, I decided to try and "build" them on my own.
The rest of the parts & tables arrived yesterday, and I simply swapped-out one of the flat bases with the base that has the inline-skate wheels.
I do most of my work in the backyard, and this thing travels over the grass with no issues at all.
Or I could just use the flat based table.
The flat-based unit adjusts from 27 1/2" to 36" fully extended.
The wheeled based unit adjusts from 29 1/2"" to 38" fully extended.
According to the product description, the cylinder is rated to 110lbs., which IMHO is great for bonsai work.
Anything larger than 110lbs., might pose an issue when trying to compress the cylinder (in order to lower the table). You have to push-down on the top, to lower it.
Next Step(s):
I might also add a 24" wooden table-top (shown in one of the photos) to at least one of the tables, because the existing black table-tops are MDF with a coating/covering on them. Naturally, I'd treat the wooden top prior to installation.
I'm now looking for thin rubberized matt material that can be placed on top, to prevent sliding of the pots.
The tops also swivel 360 degrees, but they don't "lock" (YET). So I'm working on an idea to add some sort of a locking mechanism. Possibly a magnetized device??? Then again, I might just leave them as they are.
Might add several screw-in "eyes" or brackets, to enable tie-down capability.
Suggestions on improvement features/feedback is always appreciated.
Final Thoughts So Far:
At this point, I am extremely happy with the results.
And if anyone would like further information on these handy goodies, I'll be happy to share it with you.
Best Regards,
BigBen
Being that I really didn't want to spend several hundred dollars on just ONE of these tables, I decided to try and "build" them on my own.
The rest of the parts & tables arrived yesterday, and I simply swapped-out one of the flat bases with the base that has the inline-skate wheels.
I do most of my work in the backyard, and this thing travels over the grass with no issues at all.
Or I could just use the flat based table.
The flat-based unit adjusts from 27 1/2" to 36" fully extended.
The wheeled based unit adjusts from 29 1/2"" to 38" fully extended.
According to the product description, the cylinder is rated to 110lbs., which IMHO is great for bonsai work.
Anything larger than 110lbs., might pose an issue when trying to compress the cylinder (in order to lower the table). You have to push-down on the top, to lower it.
Next Step(s):
I might also add a 24" wooden table-top (shown in one of the photos) to at least one of the tables, because the existing black table-tops are MDF with a coating/covering on them. Naturally, I'd treat the wooden top prior to installation.
I'm now looking for thin rubberized matt material that can be placed on top, to prevent sliding of the pots.
The tops also swivel 360 degrees, but they don't "lock" (YET). So I'm working on an idea to add some sort of a locking mechanism. Possibly a magnetized device??? Then again, I might just leave them as they are.
Might add several screw-in "eyes" or brackets, to enable tie-down capability.
Suggestions on improvement features/feedback is always appreciated.
Final Thoughts So Far:
At this point, I am extremely happy with the results.
And if anyone would like further information on these handy goodies, I'll be happy to share it with you.
Best Regards,
BigBen