Adjustable Workbenches

An adjustable workbench can come in handy in a setting where an unusually high working surface is needed, or where a work station below waist-level would be useful. Some adjustable workbenches have two large legs attached to a wider base. These legs are made out of metal (usually steel) and are built using two parts so that they can slide up and down to adjust the height. Other adjustable workbenches look more like a conventional table because they have four legs. Usually these four legs each have an extendable portion on the end that can be retracted or pulled out to lower and raise the workbench.

The versatility of an adjustable workbench is sometimes utilized in industrial settings where people are working on their feet for extended periods of time. In some facilities, adjustable workbenches are raised up to hold computers that need to be accessed for invoicing or control purposes. To make the adjustment easier, some workbenches are actually fitted with a hand crank that can be turned in one direction to raise the bench and the other direction to lower it. Accessories like shelving, drawers and cabinets can also be added to an adjustable workbench to facilitate storage of tools and other instruments. Read More…