Model Train Journal

All,

Sometimes when you are putting up benchwork and working alone, it becomes necessary to support a table accurately in place. I have been known to use boxes or plastic bins to do that.

I'm looking for something that is a little less trial and error and can be quickly and easily set to the right height (it doesn't necessarily have to measure the height, just be settable).

Some of the things I've seen are called dry wall supports or holders. I'm wondering if there is anything a bit less expensive.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

George

Not sure what pricing you are looking at, but, in general I've found it costs me more (including a zero labor cost computation) to build supports than to purchase readily available commercial (and yes, made in China, etc.) supports. I still build my own anyway.

G3750 wrote: I'm wondering if there is anything a bit less expensive.

Local Amish lads

Would this work?

https://www.harborfreight.com/132-lb-capacity-roller-stand-68898.html

Try your local rental center...they may have a small lift you could use.

Maybe, you could use your car jack.

Generally I use "C" clamps when working alone.
If you need to hold something up and there is no support to clamp it to, use a length of 2x4 as a temporary "leg".

chuck wrote:Would this work?

https://www.harborfreight.com/132-lb-capacity-roller-stand-68898.html

Perfect! Thank you, Chuck.