UTD DIR Table

nielsent · Apr 5, 2011

Okay,

So after watch a whole pile of the videos on the UTD website, I have decided that the little black plastic table that AG always has everything on is the coolest thing, its most definitely the doing it right table, or DIRT, as I have now decided to start calling it. I was curious if anyone else knows of this table that I speak of, and I would love to know where you get one.

I am asking this in the DIR forum because i figured that someone here must know the table that i speak of, if this is not forum appropriate, please move as necessary.

Thanks in advance all.

nielsent

Gombessa · Apr 5, 2011

It's made by Husky, and I think it's called an X-workhorse. It's about $35 at Home Depot (typically in the wood section, for some reason).

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Scott L · Apr 5, 2011

Does GUE utilize a similar version? :idk:

Gombessa · Apr 5, 2011

Scott L:
Does GUE utilize a similar version?

It's popular with all sorts of divers here on the west coast, DIR or otherwise. I'd say it's community-specific rather than agency-specific. It's very useful for setting up doubles, so you tend to see it a lot among the tech/rec-doubles crowd, regardless of agency affiliation.

Scott L · Apr 5, 2011

Gombessa:
It's made by Husky, and I think it's called an X-workhorse. It's about $35 at Home Depot (typically in the wood section, for some reason).

Husky X-Workhorse, Power Tool Stand, Heavy Duty Sawhorse and Worktable, Holds 750 Lbs., 23.2 In W x 21.2 in. D x 30.7 in. H - 17185155 at The Home Depot

I am suspicious of anything costing less than $35 which claims the ability to support me 4ft off the ground.

Gombessa · Apr 5, 2011

Scott L:
I am suspicious of anything costing less than $35, which can support me 4ft off the ground.

The load is straight-down. If you torque it, or it's not sitting on a flat surface, it can in fact collapse catastrophically

I've only heard of one such instance locally, when someone set it up on the slope of a sand dune. In general, you have to want to break it in order to do so.

I've used mine for several years; I can sit on it with my doubles and all my weights and it's quite stable.

nielsent · Apr 5, 2011

That's the DIRT I was looking for!!! It's even available where i am! Thanks very much Gombessa!

LiteHedded · Apr 5, 2011

these tables are great and will hold two complete steel doubles rigs on them no problem.
not the most comfortable way for two people to gear up but it is better than nothing when you're at some sink in the middle of nowhere.

nielsent · Apr 5, 2011

What i really like is that they will fold up and fit in the back of my car. I have tried using other folding workbenches, but so far they all are too big even when folded. Based on the specifications, I am hoping that this will be a better solution.

Divedoggie · Apr 5, 2011

Gombessa:
It's made by Husky, and I think it's called an X-workhorse. It's about $35 at Home Depot (typically in the wood section, for some reason).

Husky X-Workhorse, Power Tool Stand, Heavy Duty Sawhorse and Worktable, Holds 750 Lbs., 23.2 In W x 21.2 in. D x 30.7 in. H - 17185155 at The Home Depot

So, I saw this thread this afternoon, then went directly to Home Depot and bought one. (In the aisle next to saw horses and table saws.) I got it home and promptly cracked the worktop while assembling it. It's a cool little table, and a perfect height for donning gear, but don't apply any pressure out near the edges.

I'm hoping this cracked edge was the result of a defect. Tomorrow the table will be exchanged for a new one. Tests upcoming.

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