This was reviewed in the latest issue. I struggle with back issues so having a height adjustable table like this could really help me. The only issue is this is not cheap, I went to their site and it’s showing $1,700 before tax and delivery. I wanted to see what you guys think of this and are there any other models of something like this that are cheaper without really sacrificing quality. If nothing else exists, then I might really consider this as the cost for this table versus the cost for more doctors. Thanks for your input.
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Harbor Freight has a 1000lb capacity lift cart for $319. One could add a table top to that and still have $1000 left over. One possibility.
I’ve got a tool chest that is going to be somewhat heavy. I’ve been looking for something similar and have seen online a number of scissor lift carts around $250-300 range. For my needs that is what I will likely get. Will take a closer look at the harbor freight one as well.
If you need to get higher, not lower...
https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-adjustable-height-workbench-with-manual-crank/t33252
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-46-in-W-x-24-in-D-Adjustable-Height-Black-Workbench-Table-with-Solid-Wood-Top-HOLT46XDB12/301809931
https://inventiveproductsinc.com/products/workbench-steel
I have the 500 lb capacity scissor cart from Harbor Fright. I don't recall what I paid for it, but it was not a lot or I would not have purchased.
I added a 30"x48" top to it to use as an adjustable height assembly table. I have also used it to move heavier projects from my standard height assembly table to the floor.
I have also found it useful for attaching/removing cast iron wings from my table saw and planer by myself.
Almost all of those seem to have a long handle that would seem to get in the way of a work surface. How did you get around that?
I put the top up to the handle (see picture). Most of the work I do on this table will fit the 30x48 surface. However, I have taken the handles off temporarily to work on a longer piece. The biggest issue with this approach is the cart is a little top heavy on the front end. It has not been an issue, just have to pay attention and put most of the weight toward the handle end. Not the ideal situation, but a heck of a lot cheaper than other solutions and works for me.
I see. Thanks for sharing your setup.
I’m looking for something to lift projects as big as a dining room table, so the handle would have to be permanently off or off and out of the way most of the time.
Not really contributing materially to the discussion here, but do note that the magazine bit referred to by OP is not a review, it's sponsored content. So Felder paid for it to be there, and most likely provided the copy, as well. FWW ran this totally above board--the design is different from the "tools & materials" column and every page in the section is labeled as sponsored content. So it's up to us as readers to distinguish an editorial review from an advertisement from sponsored content, which I guess you might say is partway in between. Lots of cool products featured there, for sure, but just be aware of what you're looking at.