Here is a good video of smaller, portable, knockdown Festtool Multifunction style workbench. This is the workbench that a Glowforge Pro could make with pass through slots, after getting your hardware/lumber store to make the initial smaller boards in the plywood. Great way to use the flip over 1/2" cut capacity. No doubt a long operation, but definitely possible. And then you can tote it when you take the GF on the road.
I like that table… Almost Danish modern looking
Here’s a good portable stand. I’d incorporate table tops that can hitch on to the sides when transporting, then place on top after unfolding.
I’m really digging that folding work table. I think I have a permanent place for my forge but I might just build that for an assembly table that can easily be folded up and put against the wall in the garage.
I live in a townhome and have a one car garage. We only get one additional parking space outside so I always have to have one of the two cars in the garage overnight. This would be perfect to just put away to the side and bring out when needed.
Thanks for sharing this.
I just picked up a table for my Glowforge today! Found it in the back of a surplus store! 48 inches across and 30ish deep. I’ll probably use the keyboard tray and computer mount for material storage.
Awesome! I see it comes with a cat scanner too! 
That looks perfect. Good score!
Hey! That boy needs fixin!
Seems fixed (repaired) to me. Removing parts is breaking, not fixing 
Might not be a good choice if you’re getting the pro version and want to feed material through it.
I just happened to glance at it yesterday in the store. The top part is bolted on and has a little florescent lamp. Just don’t add that section when putting it together. Its just a little over 23 inches wide so the lid might not swing open properly with the top section installed, pro or not.
So I was considering one of these, and they are always on sale around that price, but when you get to see them in person they are really flimsy. the metal is really thin and the drawers dont feel like they could hold more than a few thumbtacks. I ended up going with a home made bench instead and couldnt be happier. It ended up costing a less too. I was also able to customize it to my liking. Ive posted it elsewhere on the forums. lemme see if i can find the post…
Decided to build the same bench this morning for something else. Mine looks exactly the same except I didn’t use the pretty kit, premium 2x4s, shellac, routed edges, add the shelving, and it’s a different size. But other than that it looks EXACTLY the same. Or maybe not.
I only mentioned because I saw it today. I already have my table ready. I got a 60 inch base cabinet on sale and added a laminated counter top. Just need to find a home for the stuff that is currently on it.
I was thinking of going this route, but I wanted the table to only be about 24" high so the height of GF plus filter would be where I wanted it, but as far as I know those legs only come in one length. Anybody know differently?
Well its definitely taller than 2’! haha. However, it is designed to have 3 shelves, and the second shelf would sit at about 22.5" above the floor. So technically you could cut the top back a few feet to have the middle shelf exposed, still allowing you to have a high level workspace, and access to your glowforge.
Even further still you could cut your top level and hinge it to allow for half or 1/3 of it to be lifted up to allow access to what is below it.
Im not sure if you can see in my photo the x-carve on the bottom level of my workbench, but this was actually one of the main reasons for me using this layout. I now have a psuedo “case” for my x-carve and I have left the top of the whole workbench loose, so I can flip it up should I need more access to the x-carve should I need it.
I forgot to mention that it also comes with the necessary pieces to build shelves in any manner youd like. This picture will give you an idea of the second level height, as well as how you could potentially use the shelving supports to potentially make space for the glowforge.
Hmmmmm, some good ideas there. You’ve given me something to think about, thanks!
