Every workshop should have not only the right equipment, tools and spare parts, but also the right furniture. The racks or tables that we have at home will not pass the test here. So what distinguishes workshop furniture? What to pay attention to when buying them? What exactly will be useful? Which material is the best? All this you will learn from the following article. Familiarize yourself with it and your doubts will be dispelled!
What features should furniture for the workshop have?
Workshop furniture largely affects both the comfort of the work performed, and its safety, efficiency and effectiveness. So we take into account the material from which they are made. We undoubtedly consider metal workshop furniture to be the most solid, which we will discuss in more detail later in the article. The individual pieces of furniture should also be quite heavy. Why? This makes them more stable and does not wobble under pressure, making it possible to perform even very precise operations.
Added to this is the increased resistance to chemicals. Various substances, or even lubricants, are used in the workshop. The furniture should not discolor or deteriorate. Not without importance is also resistance to moisture, to sparks, and even to sharp and heated tools. Not a move without corrosion protection.
Furniture you need in the workshop
Now that we know what qualities professional workshop furniture should have, we can now move on to the next issue. Namely, this is a short list of the most necessary and best performing and functional furniture. What exactly are we talking about?
Tool carts
Extremely useful in the workshop are tool carts, which can be described as a chest of drawers on wheels. They are designed to easily store tools, power tools, screws and other necessary materials and accessories. On top of that, the aforementioned casters make this piece of furniture very mobile and can be set up anywhere, depending on your needs. Here, however, a small note: the tool cart must have a safety device to prevent accidental movement.
Toolboxes
When equipping the workshop, let's not forget how helpful tool chests of various sizes are. They undoubtedly make it easier to group tools by size and type, take them out, move them around and store them safely. In addition, tool boxes can be on wheels, with drawers, extendable or with handles. They are made of steel or plastic in such a way that they can withstand a fall from a height without damaging the items inside. Interestingly, there are also padlocked boxes, so then we are sure that no unauthorized person can get to their contents.
Table, cabinets, shelves
A workstation will not be complete without a decent workbench. It is usually located at a central point. Of course, its top must be solid and the whole structure stable. A great solution are tables with integrated drawers and cabinets or a whole wall. This is a big space saver and a clever extension of storage space. Of course, in large plants it may not be enough, so you will need stand-alone capacious cabinets and shelves. It will not be an exaggeration if we say that the greater the number of storage compartments, the better. Some may also find it useful to have casters that allow the table to be moved to the desired location.
A place to sit - stools
Furniture for the workshop is not only work or organizational surfaces. It's also swivel stools, set either on non-slip legs or on casters. The seat can, of course, be raised or lowered at will, depending on what height suits us during work. A practical solution are additional trays in which we can place screws or other accessories.
Robust workshop furniture made of metal
Coming back to metal workshop furniture - powder-coated with abrasion-resistant paints - it should definitely be emphasized that they are the most durable and solid. They are not intimidated by various types of dirt, corrosion, dents or other mechanical damage. In addition, they are really easy to clean and maintain. They also do not react with chemicals and do not deteriorate after contact with water. No other material has such properties. It is also worth noting that metal furniture retains its appearance for many years. They do not deform, do not lose their color or rigidity.
In conclusion, the choice of workshop furniture should not be random, but well thought out. Consider first of all the profile of your business and your needs. Perhaps you will need more tool carts or a table that is not too big. Keep our tips in mind and use them when shopping! After all, furniture is meant to help you in your work, not to bother or disturb you. Buy professional furniture, designed for workshop conditions - ordinary ones that you have in your home or basement will not work at all. Good luck!
