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You can get a laminated 8' folding table nicely finished with a steel frame for $80 new that will hold at least 1000 lbs and doesn't have to be taken apart. i

You can get a laminated 8' folding table nicely finished with a steel frame for $80 new that will hold at least 1000 lbs and doesn't have to be taken apart. i actually got one for $50 new a few years ago. I tried lots of lumber yard solutions, too until I realized there is a superior engineered solution.

vonmoltke 14y ago
That was what I originally wanted, but I haven't seen any around Dallas that strong for less than ~$150. I probably would have been fine with a regular (but no el cheapo) folding table, but I have a tendency to overbuild things.
- aneth4 14y ago
  So, $150... vs. $50 and several hours of labor and cleanup. The issue is not really the money. I suppose there is a positive in the pride of workmanship and if someone is handy and feels like doing this - have at it. The monetary savings don't seem worthwhile. If they exist, they are purely symbolic - at least for a company that can afford to pay rent.
- codeonfire 14y ago
  These are solid and $80-$90, rated for 600 lbs, seats 8 people or 8 machines. http://www.officemax.com/office-furniture/tables/folding-tables/product-prod3360130 http://www.officemax.com/office-furniture/tables/folding-tab... http://www.staples.com/Staples-8-Folding-Melamine-Banquet-Tables/product_885759 http://www.staples.com/Staples-8-Folding-Melamine-Banquet-Ta...
jonhendry 14y ago
Problems (IMHO) with folding tables: 1. The metal reinforcement underneath the tabletop, around the perimeter, would interfere if you wanted to install a keyboard tray. 2. The collapsible diagonal metal struts that reinforce the legs reduce the usable space underneath the table somewhat. You may not be able to fit a filing cabinet (or small rack, or tower PC with hard drives on top, etc) under a folding desk near either end, because of the struts.

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You can get a laminated 8' folding table nicely finished with a steel frame for $80 new that will hold at least 1000 lbs and doesn't have to be taken apart. i

by codeonfire 14y ago

vonmoltke 14y ago
That was what I originally wanted, but I haven't seen any around Dallas that strong for less than ~$150. I probably would have been fine with a regular (but no el cheapo) folding table, but I have a tendency to overbuild things.
- aneth4 14y ago
  So, $150... vs. $50 and several hours of labor and cleanup. The issue is not really the money. I suppose there is a positive in the pride of workmanship and if someone is handy and feels like doing this - have at it. The monetary savings don't seem worthwhile. If they exist, they are purely symbolic - at least for a company that can afford to pay rent.
- codeonfire 14y ago
  These are solid and $80-$90, rated for 600 lbs, seats 8 people or 8 machines. http://www.officemax.com/office-furniture/tables/folding-tables/product-prod3360130 http://www.officemax.com/office-furniture/tables/folding-tab... http://www.staples.com/Staples-8-Folding-Melamine-Banquet-Tables/product_885759 http://www.staples.com/Staples-8-Folding-Melamine-Banquet-Ta...
jonhendry 14y ago
Problems (IMHO) with folding tables: 1. The metal reinforcement underneath the tabletop, around the perimeter, would interfere if you wanted to install a keyboard tray. 2. The collapsible diagonal metal struts that reinforce the legs reduce the usable space underneath the table somewhat. You may not be able to fit a filing cabinet (or small rack, or tower PC with hard drives on top, etc) under a folding desk near either end, because of the struts.